Uncle Punk

We took the long way there so we didn't get there until noon. Everyone was gone for the most part, the tables were set up in the back but I only recall seeing three yellow bikes parked out front. Had a good time riding anyway and ended up about 10 miles shy of 500 miles for the day.

I miss the old days of the larger group rides. Back then I had a lot more free weekends to ride so if the pace dictated that it needed to be slower because of who showed up it wasn't that big of an issue since another ride would be happening very soon that could possibly make up for the more sedate group pace. I do have some guilt about using this group to learn a lot of the great roads and not reciprocating so new people can learn them all but I just don't have that luxury of spare time anymore. I have spent plenty of rides helping people get more comfortable at pace or riding sweep to keep an eye on someone struggling. I am now mostly riding with people that ride the same pace that I do. Most of us have been riding a long time so crashes aren't common or expected even though we all know that they can happen at any time.

Prior to riding with TurnOne or Pauly the vast majority of Ducati riders were either slow or whiny little bitches, very often both. Thanks to the excellent representatives that Chris and Pauly turned out to be I have been forced to not dread seeing a Ducati show up to a ride.

Planning to get into Marietta about 11:00AM Saturday morning. Baymont Inn & Suites is the name for the hotel in all of the online sites but my mapping program is only showing Baymont by Wyndham Marietta. Not wanting to assume our way into a mistake which is the correct meeting place and address?

With enough speed you can turn a scenic route into a fun curvy road with the extra added benefit of plenty of danger. 555 ranks for me in a listing of favorite roads but I know I'm in the minority there. I like the little bit of thrill you get from the blind rises. I will go out of my way to avoid Skyline Drive the rest of my life on a motorcycle.

Damn you guys suck. Rubbing this shit in my face.

I sure have been. Last I bought a bike that I thought would allow me to ride more since I don't have to clutch it as often as the sportbike. I rode a lot last year but have only rode twice this year. Took a decent trip to Maine but one of the days was in a torrential downpour all day. Have I mentioned that my "mother-in-law" is moving in with us today? She has two dogs that we have had for the last month while she has been in rehab. Will only be released to live with family or assisted living. We are doing so much work around the house to accommodate this new living arrangement that I don't know when I'm going to get out on the bike again this year. When I do get out I intend to do some hard riding, whatever that means with my comfy old man bike.

Oh look someone with useful information. Thanks, this makes it sound interesting. Not sure about paying to ride roads I already know though. Why would you buy a Grom when the Monkey is available anyway?

You are right they will fit my bike, killer price too. If I was going to make a trip to California I would buy them in a heartbeat. When the stock rear wore out I replaced the rear with one of these. I hated the stock tires and this was only mildly better than that. They moved all over the place and never could find grip that I could depend on. Now to be fair to the tire I only managed to get 3,000 miles out of either one so I might have been pushing them past their intended purpose. I know plenty of people that really like that tire and I really like their sport tires so it's not a brand thing for me, it's just that using these sport touring tires as a sport bike tire doesn't do them any justice. Thanks for thinking of me but right now I'm a pass on them.

Next thing you know someone is going to suggest that I get a Grom.

If I have to ride slow enough that a Goldwing will do I'm looking for a new hobby.

Why are you trying to talk to me? Part of this is your fault. One of the funnest rides I've had in years was trying to follow you and now you won't ride with me no more.

I don't want to share no common values. I want to ride fast on curvy roads, pass people on double yellows for miles and miles at a time. All of the old guys are riding adventure bikes now and I'm too big of a sissy to take mine in the gravel.

http://www.flybyweek.com/RegHomePage.html Anyone know anything about these guys? I just did a trip up into Maine and it's time to take the bike out again this year. I'm leery of new groups since they rarely are what I hope for them to be. It's hard to find a group of people that ride the same or want the same things out of a ride. I've tried to ride with my local BMW group but it just didn't suit me. Looking for a little more entertainment from a ride. I don't have the luxury of getting away for a big trip again this year so I'm looking to find something interesting to get into.

I'm interested in this too. More specifically a good route from Ironton, OH to Elkhorn City, KY. Staying off of 23 and 119 as much as possible.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/2016-bmw-s1000xr-tricolor-showroom-condition-tennessee-axing-price-lowered.1364687/

No worries I've been mistaken for someone else before. That is not my bike or video, the SDR is not jschaf's. I tried to follow him around one sunny day and it almost looked like the two in the video except there was never a time when the BMW was in front of the KTM. I still have the BMW, Jim's KTM SDR didn't like the way it was being treated and decided to part ways with him. Now I am stuck riding with the adventure guys.

I'm slightly confused here. Did I just become Black Cuban Tod?

Riding won't be as much fun without you but I understand the time away from riding after what you've been through. More Squidly fun.

The S1000XR was able to keep the SDR behind him for a little while. More than I was able to do. @jschaf

I am a definite no for this year guys. Between home remodeling and another ride already committed to I can't find the time for this event this year. Have fun everyone.

USMC you bunch of damn smelly communist hippies.

Hey you damn kids, WTF is a key bump? 415 uneventful miles on what turned out to be a beautiful day. Should have went to eat with you guys though since my nephew bailed out on our plans. That was probably the best epic ride route yet.

We need to add an old mans group to the ride. Donuts and pee breaks at a leisurely pace.

Just for that I'm not gonna look at your new bike lovingly.