| Author | Message | ||
     M1combat |
I think the time was mostly it... Bart suggested a while ago that the "Not so fast" group could run through 169, and the "fast" group could run through Jerome. Quite frankly, I'd probably go 169 anyway because the road quality isn't exactly excellent through the mountains before Jerome. It is indeed a great road and the scenery is excellent as you come over the top, but... I guess I never really heard a definitive answer as to whether or not we're headed through Jerome either (although I'd guess one was given  ), but it does add a decent chunk of time to the ride... Probably 30 minutes longer than taking 169. | ||
| Bartimus |
We DID make the decision to take 169 a few months back when we were ironing out the route. Don did say at that time that the road was rough. Friday will be a 340 mile day with the chosen route, and time will be a factor. If a fast group wants to split and go that route, I don't see a problem, they will no doubt catch or beat the slow group to Payson... | ||
| Bartimus |
Carey, We need to remember that this ride is for our out of state friends. We can ride these roads any weekend we choose. They are here this one time, we need to show them as much as possible in as little time as possible. Get the picture? That is how the route was formed, to accomodate them, not us. We are just hosts showing our guest what we enjoy on a weekly basis. Shame we couldn't have thrown in South Mountain, eh? Maybe next year!!! | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Maybe Sun night  | ||
| Csg_inc |
So Bart What is the current count? Did you include me and two of my friends, Gordon and Tito? Just talked to Days Inn they said about 15 rooms are spoken for. | ||
| Jwz7 |
guys,me and my brother have to bail out of the run.my dad went into the ER today fluid on the lungs,fever,he lost his blood pressure but,thank god they got it back.i'm pray'in he pulls through!i don't want to be on the road and a few hours away and something should happen.if he's do'in better by sunday and if any of you are go'in to ski's after the ride i'll catch up with you guys there. god bless and have a safe trip!!! | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
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| Azbueller |
Sorry Bart I must have missed the post about the Rt. 169 thing, thats cool friday is going to be a long day of riding!!!! | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
James my thoughts are with him. He is more important and all of us understand that. | ||
| Azbueller |
If we get out of Show Low early enough we could hit South Mountain for a group photo maybe??? I guess it depends how sauced everyone gets saturday night!!    | ||
| Reindog |
Al and Tom are knocking the chock blocks from underneith the trailer and are pointed out of San Diego in just a coupla minutes. Keep the beer on ice and we'll see you in a few hours! | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
JWZ, I'm sorry, we'll miss ya. Al & Tom... As you pass the 3E turnoff to MCAS Yuma, think of me! LOL! I'm on a 48 hour shift...  | ||
| Bartimus |
YEEEEEEHAAAAAAAA!!! SpringFast has Started!!!! | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Have fun out there guys. I'll see ya Saturday night. Ride safe. | ||
| Bartimus |
Hey Charlie, here's the first pics of the attack of the out-of-towners, lol.  They sure do dress funny out there in Kalifornia | ||
| Bartimus |
 The man formally known as Ferris Bueller, now known as Mr. YamamotoSan, and the beautiful Denise. | ||
| Bartimus |
 of course, we had to stand around and drink lots of beer and drool on each others bikes. | ||
| Bartimus |
 and then we had to take them out to Casey's bar for a bit to eat, and some more beer... | ||
| Bartimus |
Well, it's time to hit the road, Wycked is here, picking up the refreshments for tonight and tomorrow night. We got the ramp and tools, and pretty much anything else we should need. See y'all up there!!! | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
Man I wish I could join you guys...My XB12 is dying to go on a ride, I'll be working all weekend though! Good luck, have fun and remember us shift workers!! Can anyone tell me where you will be around 4 pm saturday? Would love to look y'all up. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Eat me---it decided to rain in sunny NorCal today.Oh well ,I am at work anyway. | ||
| Billc |
Charlie, Are you still going up to Show Low? When and which direction? I didn't go today but can make it tommorrow. Let me Know. Anyone else out there want to go up tommorrow morning? | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Bill, Sorry so late just caught your post. We're leaving Yuma Saturday morning (tomorrow) around 0700 and are going to spend the morning in Penis shopping. We're renting a car and are expecting to head out of Phx around noon. If you are going up give us a call at 928-210-4518 cell. Bart and everyone up in Showlow, Looks like you guys are having a blast, or a Firebolt, or an S-1, he he he... Ride safe and I'll see you tomorrow night! Cheers! (Message edited by charlieboy6649 on April 23, 2005) | ||
| Tucsonxb9s |
Well, I was lucky enough to get half of the first leg in...what a day! Great roads, great new friends, and a great ride. I'm packing my azz off today looking out at some gloomy clouds...I hope you guys are safe and dry up in the mountains! You should be since the weather magnet is at home. Hopefully I kept all this nasty weather down in Tucson. Good luck y'all and I can't wait for the pics and war stories! Tip a few back for me tonight! | ||
| Sandblast |
" are going to spend the morning in Penis shopping." Thats a typo right? Who is that old guy with the pretty girl in that picture up there???? I know it cant be Ferris because the motorcycle is in a truck! I envy the crap outa you'se guys, work keeps me home as well. Dont lag on the pictures. | ||
| Iamike |
Well Darrell & I just made it home after a 26hr. drive. We dropped Brad (BluzM2 or is it S2 now?) off 200mi from home. He gets to fight a nice 25mph headwind all the way at 58deg. We had a great time (Alex, eat your heart out Bucko!) It was great meeting and riding with you guys. Hope we can do it again next year. | ||
| Csg_inc |
friday  | ||
| Csg_inc |
gas stop wickenberg  | ||
| Csg_inc |
 Christoper Creek  | ||
| Csg_inc |
Days Inn Showlow  |
