Bkizz

Have fun guys. After the last chilly morning ride, I know I definitely need to get some warmer gear...gloves being the most important part. My fingers were completely numb and that's not good when all my controls for the bike are on the handle bars. I need to find some that are warm but not bulky so I can still feel my controls through them.

Here you go its Coshocton.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/759401/embed

Thanks man. I gotta add an extra 100 miles me since I am on the West siiiieeeed of Columbus. Still debating on if I wanna go. That last ride was 290 miles...and I was BEAT on those last 50 miles. Hmmmm.

Phil, get on that route map buddy! I wanna take a look...

Well...after riding with Hutch, Brent and Joey today and because I don't know these roads I'm going towards the riding with Hutch and company to the other ride route. I learned a lot today in that maybe I should learn a little more before I start leading these things or putting them together and I should probably ride with established riders and routes. Doesn't mean I won't explore....just don't want to take the reigns.

Sorry guys (Bkizz) if I started something I didn't finish. I apologize.

And Allen: You're welcome to come along on any of these. You have more experience than me and heck....I've been playing around with planning them.

bummer man...but yea I understand. I'm not trying to ride that hard tomorrow. Sounds like you boys are. I guess it's onto plan B...whatever that may be.

U doin this or riding with hutch?

Talkin to me? Planning to do this b/c it's closer to home.

Anyone willing to meet me at my house in Galloway in the morning? If so, PM me for directions. I'm not big on riding alone since I can't walk. Thanks!

Enough about weight, air flow and comfort...I hit a TREE head first while wearing my Shoei RF1000 and it saved my life. Didn't crack, just caved in and the inside is still perfect. There's my reccomendation.

I'm down like a clown Charley b-bb-rrrrown.

I really wanna go on a ride Saturday but I'm not sure I wanna do 150+miles. Hmmm. yea, where are you located?

Any idea how long this ride will be??

I couldn't view the cliffs but what I gathered was that he was paralyzed and decided to commit suicide? There's no one else here who knows how much being paralyzed sucks more than me. My whole fucking life was flipped upside down and I'm still trying to get things back in some order. God knows I've had many dark thoughts of my own and I'm sure I will have many more in my lifetime...I just hope I can stick it out and continue to find things I can still enjoy. I personally don't think my life is worth ending...I just hate to hear that others like me do. I've talked to other guys in my shoes who want to commit suicide and it's tough. I can't say I blame them for how they feel but common! There are so many people worse off than me...who can't think, speak, take care of themselves, etc. Sometimes knowing it could be worse is what motivates me.

Thanks to everyone for showing up. We had a great ride today. It was awesome to be able to ride with Brian Kinney again. If any of you want to know how to make the best out of a bad situation you need to spend some time with Brian. This man is an inspiration to everyone. We rode over 200 miles today without any mishaps. Lunch at Nutcracker in Pataskala was good, service was excellent and the company was awesome.

Thanks John for the kind words and a great ride! All you guys made for a good ride and I am really glad I came. I was a little apprehensive about a ride that long but you guys made plenty of stops and waited up for me so it was all good. By the time the bike was back in the garage, I had logged 288.7 miles. Not bad for a cripple!!

It's amazing how freeing it felt to ride some of those roads. There were several times I forgot I was paralyzed. Good times...definitely wanna do it again sometime.

Brian sure is a trooper he had to be sore. But I'm sure he had a big grin on his face inside that helmet

Oh man, my arms and shoulders were pretty beat. Still, I am thankful for touring bars and bar risers...there's no way I could handle my sport bars for that long.

I had a blast on the ride, learned a lot about the capabilities of myself and my new (to me) bike.

Yep, me too...I learned that gravel on the road scares the shit out of me. I took it easy yesterday but I still had fun in the twisties. I've decided I am perfectly happy with the power/torque of my 650. Still puts a smile on my face!

I'm planning to come tomorrow and I won't be riding crazy aggressive. I'm looking forward to a good ride though!

Is anyone planning to bring a GoPro/camera mounted on their helmet/bike? Just curious.

I WANNA RIDE THIS ROUTE SO BAD!! Not nearly as long as the other rides you've done. How many of you will there be? Everybody planning to ride balls out fast??

Time for a new GF? That's 1000% just a joke, btw...?

HAHAHA, she puts up with a lot of shit so I will keep her around.

I might be able to do this. I'll have to see what we have going on.

Let's do it! You know you wanna! I'm in the same boat...I wanna do it early so I'm not killing the whole day. Not to mention my GF will be preoccupied so that will keep her off my back...she HATES HATES HATES my bike. I can't understand why. haha

Hey guys, I haven't been out in a few weeks and really want to go on a ride tomorrow. I'm not looking for anything long...maybe 50 miles or so. I'd like to leave around 11ish tomorrow morning and head up Riverside Dr to Delaware, over to 315 and back down. I live off on the west side near West Broad/Galloway Rd. Anyone available??

Everytime I see one of these CSBA rides I want to go! I just know 300 miles would be pushing it waaay to much for me. I wish I had a way to take the freakin' chair with me! I am brainstorming a wheelchair mount so I can actually ride somewhere and not worry about chair transportation all the time.

Definitely had a good time. Thanks again Jason and Kristen...much love for getting me out there.

Brian do you still need someone to drive your chair?

YES! That's kinda the only thing holding me back from showing up...b/c I would be stuck on the bike.

Did this get worked out or did you still need a lift?

It'd be great if you could ride the bike over.

Let me know.

I got your PM. Texting you now!

Anyone riding over from the west side of town?? Still looking for someone to ride with.

I want to check this out...I've been itching to get out on the bike for a few weeks. I gotta figure out how to get the wheelchair there. Anyone happen to be driving there who is willing to pick up my chair in the Galloway/Hilliard area?? If not, I'll have to stay on the bike.

Anyone wanna go on a little ride before/after the meet? Maybe take the "long shortcut" there?

"i try to pull my pant-leg down so i'm not flashing sexy ankle to anyone."

so much win.

Chicks dig the sexy ankle...and I don't want em getting destrated.

Awesome set up. Gear shift indicator mod looks clean as hell.

Thanks!! That was a tedious process but the results were worth it.

How the hell do you not feed a little kid lunch.

EXACTLY!!! That's not even funny. The LEAST they could do is feed him and tell him to bring the money next time. That's rediculous. Play phone tag until you get an apology.

Good thing there are kind people out there...below the age of 10.

Maybe something along this line would be easier for you to use

Good suggestion but that might be even harder...trying to thread the end through the loop with only one hand.