armith

Woot!! now all the toys can be included!

boots sold!

SOLD: Mens Sidi Way Rain boots Size 45EUR/11US - $85 shipped obo. Purchased them new in mid 2008.. In very good condition. Velcro, zippers, and insoles all good, very light wear on boot shell, shift pad still like new. Light to normal tread wear on outsole. A couple scuffs from an occasional toe drag (see pics). Mainly worn on a couple multiday adventures and a handful of day trips. Never became a daily wear or commute boot. They've seen everything from random angry clouds to hail and standing water and raingear failing downpours but the toes remained dry. Only reason I'm selling them is they are a tight fit for my 11-11.5 shoe size.. I bought on the smaller side on what turned out to be bad newbie advice. For day long rides they squashed my feet to the point of pain and in cold temps I couldn't wear thick socks or double up socks. As I've acquired other boots (including other Sidis), the discomfort of ill fitted boots means they just sit in the closet season after season. They deserve a chance to see more of the world. Will ship as priced anywhere in lower 48 states.. Offers accepted for local pickup or meet up. I bit dusty but otherwise very clean. size tag and clean inner shell shows no breaks in waterproof lining. Insole shows light use and kept clean and dry. Light tread wear but otherwise lots of meat left. Road gravel included optional. free of charge! close of to show stitching is still solid and intact.. Shift pads are still like new. Flash even really makes any dust/dirt/blemishes really pop to prove I got nothing to hide. Back shot to again show solid stitching and the reflective pieces. Simply put, I ride a sport bike and developed a bad habit real early on. I've since worked hard at breaking this habit

here are my 2 cents. 1. gear is king.. your leaving in march, and doing a day trip.. if you know the bike has the reserve, heated gear can save on bulky suits. This is important because your favorite gear may be great for all day adventures on your bike and configuration.. but slapping on 3 layers and a snow suit may actually very constricting and uncomfortable in the saddle. Base layer, heated gear, and a windproof layer keeps it light yet still effective. 2. make sure to have a Plan B route with waypoints that have more main arterial roads or slab to your destination or for an bailout point.. You can wish to ride the epic ride, but there comes a point where if the conditions, weather, fatigue, etc. cause too much delay or create too high of risk and you just need to get to point B. You just never know when a bridge is washed out, a county road is closed detouring you an hour out of your way.... And its cold.... And it's raining.. and damn, are those snowflakes in the distance? always have a plan B.. Be it an alternate route, an bailout point, or a predetermined lodging point. In the last 7 riding seasons, I've exercised Plan B more than I care to admit. But it has always been better than rolling in to my destination, miserable, stressed, and over fatigued way after hours.

oh yeah.. that wouldn't have worked at all.. we were already a fistful of singles into the night.

I would have made it, bit of a communication breakdown, ultimately it came down to not really wanting to ride all that way there in the cold, to ride the loop, then ride all the way home to then go to my bachelor party that night.. I"d have been too wiped out to really enjoy myself. I'll definately have to sneak a road trip in before november though.. I got the map of this route so might have to finish off my tires before the snow flies. Glad there was a good turnout despite the unfavorable weather. well done doc

I might be in

would have loved to have made this.. but 3pm is too late and I'm still doing final clean and prep for my Deals trip this week. Hope everyone had a good ride.

Dear right brain, I got us a car with a 270hp turbocharged engine.. And apparently could pull a redwood up Pikes Peak. Through nearly the entire powerband. feel free to check their website yourself.

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wow... don't know what else to say..

Unfortunately, I'm out.. Way too much "life" happening coupled with the shakey weather. It would be very difficult for me to block off the necessary time to go forward with this ride with and meet obligations especially with minimal commitment. Anyone wishing to take the lead the ride, feel free to PM me and I can send info on the planned route, otherwise consider the ride cancelled. Sorry...

1000!

Go pro is on my Xmas list this year.

great job! makes me wish I would have made it.