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    Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 19th or 20th of May 2012

    I apparently cannot change the title of the post so I'll just add the date here:

    May 20, 2012 @ 9am, KSU 9:30

    I thought about doing another Newb Ride like we have always done in the past, but it seems newbs are in short supply during those rides and everyone else complains of the slower pace, so this year I thought I'd throw out a revamped version of the classic Newb Ride.

    What I'm thinking is this:

    Same Bat-time, same Bat-location (http://g.co/maps/ywwqn at 9am) with groups of riders according to their various skill levels riding together. We meet somewhere for lunch and people can either choose to go home at that point or go for an additional ride with a group or on their own.

    Yes, this is more of a social function than a riding function, but let's face it, the CSC is more of a social group than a riding group.

    Why the 20th of May? Yes, yes, I know it's an MRA weekend, but let's face it, most MRA racers don't ride on the street in groups anyway. Also, the weekend after is Memorial Day making the roads too busy and the weekend before is my birthday making me too hungover. Anytime before that is less than a month out and I wanted to give people a chance to plan ahead.

    Not to mention I also want to make sure it warms the "F" up.

    That being said, this is an official CSC ride so gear will be mandated as well as adherence to ALL rules of the road. Show up for this in shorts, sandals a t-shirt or a combination thereof and I will tell you to go home. Show up with a bad attitude and you'll just make an ass out of yourself.

    http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/club/rules.html

    Proper gear includes:

    a helmet
    a jacket, preferably a riding jacket
    full length pants, again, preferably riding pants but I won't knock jeans
    gloves and boots/shoes that cover your ankles.

    I am not a fan of people dying or being scarred for life if it can be avoided.

    I am thinking three types of groups: aggressive, moderate and newb. If the ladies want to get together and ride their own group that's fine, too.

    Since we had a problem with Lunatard, or whatever his name was last year, I have to announce: I did check and it turns out I am not a registered babysitter for any of you. Please have your license and registration up to date. If you aren't and you run from the police I will turn you in to the state patrol, myself.

    You only make the entire sportbike community and CSC, in particular, look bad when you run.

    I don't want to have to turn a anyone in for being a jackass. Don't be a jackass.

    Route to be determined based on response to this posting. I am thinking Central City Race-, er, Parkway since it's nice and wide open for the newer riders and aggressive enough for the more experienced riders, but getting to and from is up for grabs. If anyone has a suggestion post or PM me a map link.

    I'm also thinking of finishing my ride with a stop off at Baker's Street Tavern in the Tech Center. Sunday they have an all day happy hour and a fantastic outdoor patio. You are all welcome to join me there.

    http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/club/rules.html

    If you want to be a leader or sweep let me know. I have a feeling there will only be one or two groups of faster riders, most will be moderate and one or two of the slower/newb riders. Again it depends on response to this post how many we will actually need. And yes, experienced riders will need to ride with the slower or newer riders. Sweeps will need to know basic motorcycle maintenance, preferably CPR and/or first aid and have a cell phone to call for an ambulance if needed. Leaders will be setting the pace, watching out for road hazards and alerting their group to any situations they should be aware of as soon as possible.

    Also, if you sign up to be a lead or sweep I need you to show. Last year a couple of people didn't or couldn't at the last minute and put us in a bind. Luckily a few other CSCers stepped up. This part requires some semblance of adulthood, so know yourself before agreeing to take any responsibility.

    All groups will need to take the same route so we know where to look should someone not finish the ride.

    Questions? Comments? Concerns? Preferably constructive?
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    On a Sunday, so I won't be able to join up.
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    Work?
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    Quote Originally Posted by Jason ON View Post
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    Volunteering as a either a n00b ride leader or sweeper. Otherwise I will be happy to hang in the intermediate group.
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    Asked for day off; I'm down, I'll sweep if needed Newb's / n00b's group
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    Can ya move it to Sat?
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    can we make hotdogs in the parking lot?
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    I am a possible in, willing to sweep the newb group or chill along with intermediate folks.

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    This falls dead center of a 2 week field problem of mine. If for some reason the weekend changes I'm down to sweep. (Don't like to lead much as I'm a dirty southie and don't know crap about Denver.)
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    Does anyone have a problem with moving this to Saturday the 19th? This way BC14 can participate? Normally I wouldn't care, but he's an SVer now.
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    No problem here, might be more convenient , everyone will get a Sunday "Shake Off" day or not


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    Does anyone have a problem with moving this to Saturday the 19th? This way BC14 can participate? Normally I wouldn't care, but he's an SVer now.
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    If moved to Sat, I'll volunteer to sweep the speedy group or lead the mid-pack, if no objections.
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    I'm in
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    If it's the 19th I can't make it then, work 6 days that week.

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    I'm in if it's on Saturday. I'll be in the noob group. Another SV joining the fray!

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 20 May 2012

    I'm in probly whatever day is decided, and bring a few more dudes. I'm a 310 pounder on a R1, so noob ride for me.

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 19th or 20th of May 2012

    Either day works well for me, looking forward to it!

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 19th or 20th of May 2012

    But it's an MRA weekend.....
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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 19th or 20th of May 2012

    I would like to show face at one of these rides. I'd be up to lead an aggressive group. I'm a little confused about the point Jason ON makes about adherence to the rules of the road yet is inviting an aggressive group of riders to the function. In terms of getting pulled over the worst reaction to passing a cop speeding is to pull over and await there arrival. This is an admission of guilt. You do not have to incriminate yourself or any other person on the side of the road to a cop. You should continue on and insist that they pull you over and site the reason for doing so. The problem often occurs when - by the time a cop gets turned around the slower group is coming up on the situation and will be pulled over and baited into giving information about other peoples identity. You don't have to! So why would you? It's not running if you never see the flashers. I’m not suggesting that anybody should run but I don't think pulling over out of fear is the answer either. 9 times out of 10 if you don't jam your brakes and or pull over they just keep going. Who loses in that case, nobody? 10 times out of 10 if you pass a cop and immediately pull over you will be talking to a cop in short order. Registration is a dumb reason to get an entire group pulled over as is not displaying registration. I get that clearly. As a potential leader of an aggressive group of riders I want to be really clear on the expectation I should have of that groups strict adherence to traffic laws. Since it's Jason ONs ride I’m asking him.


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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 19th or 20th of May 2012

    I would like to throw my hat into this circle, I have never been on a 'ride' like this ever (group ride), so...I'll stick with the newbs. Any day on the weekend works for me, I am marking this down on my calendar.

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    Re: Seasonal Kickoff Ride -- 19th or 20th of May 2012

    If this stays on sunday I'm in. Small chance I could make a saturday work.

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