Ride report
Jul 17, 2006 14:15:55 GMT -5
Post by desmo2 on Jul 17, 2006 14:15:55 GMT -5
7/16/06
Despite the 98 degree heat, we had quite a turnout today for our weekly Sunday ride. Eleven bikes in all, including one newbie to the group. He showed up with a Kawasaki ZX-9 that had a custom blue paint job, chromed wheels and frame and blue tires
. Whatever his riding orientation before, he wanted to ride the twisties with us today. If we could convert just one rider a month to a true sportrider, I would be thrilled. Alan, a co-worker who also has a Suzuki Hayabusa, showed up today with his Ducati 999. Bellissimo! Provocante! My eyes were also drawn to the black and yellow '06 R6.
Our first leg was a bit long for the heat. We took Rt. D out of Jefferson City because it has great pavement and is nicely curved. Rt. C to Versailles was uneventful. Rt. W, however, is very curvatious but is plagued by wavy pavement. Rt. W between Versailles and Rocky Mount also happens to be where I crashed in '02 and broke my wrists. I was glad to see that stretch of road disappear in my mirrors!
Our first break was for gas and fluids in Osage Beach. One of the riders had his girlfriend riding pillion, and she was suffering from the heat. She needed additional recovery time, but we were getting hungry anyway. We stopped for lunch at City Grill, which just happened to be showing the MotoGP race on one of their bar tv's!
After lunch we hit Rt. A in Camden County, then started the return on Rt. C. I hadn't ridden Rt. C in quite a while, and it was great! The pavement was in excellent condition and made for some very entertaining, spirited riding. South of Tuscumbia we turned onto MO 52 toward St. Elizabeth...another route known for its curves. Once we hit St. Elizabeth we stopped again for rehydration. Considering I was already late for work, I decided to take a direct route back toward Jefferson City. Four others decided to accompany me.
The rider with the blue tires seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself! His tires were NOT up to the task, however, and he had grip issues. Throughout the day he rode at his own pace and brought up the rear, accompanied by someone so he didn't feel abandoned. We didn't chide him at all about his rubber, but we did STRONGLY encourage him to get some real tires and join us again.
Next week the ride is scheduled to depart early and make a 400-mile trek south. Alas, I have to work and won't be able to make it. My rubber is worn and needs prompt replacement, anyway.
The bikes represented today included three R1's, a CBR929, a ZX-9, a 999, my 900SS, an R6, a GSX-R600, an SV650S, and one more I am forgetting.
Despite the 98 degree heat, we had quite a turnout today for our weekly Sunday ride. Eleven bikes in all, including one newbie to the group. He showed up with a Kawasaki ZX-9 that had a custom blue paint job, chromed wheels and frame and blue tires
. Whatever his riding orientation before, he wanted to ride the twisties with us today. If we could convert just one rider a month to a true sportrider, I would be thrilled. Alan, a co-worker who also has a Suzuki Hayabusa, showed up today with his Ducati 999. Bellissimo! Provocante! My eyes were also drawn to the black and yellow '06 R6.Our first leg was a bit long for the heat. We took Rt. D out of Jefferson City because it has great pavement and is nicely curved. Rt. C to Versailles was uneventful. Rt. W, however, is very curvatious but is plagued by wavy pavement. Rt. W between Versailles and Rocky Mount also happens to be where I crashed in '02 and broke my wrists. I was glad to see that stretch of road disappear in my mirrors!
Our first break was for gas and fluids in Osage Beach. One of the riders had his girlfriend riding pillion, and she was suffering from the heat. She needed additional recovery time, but we were getting hungry anyway. We stopped for lunch at City Grill, which just happened to be showing the MotoGP race on one of their bar tv's!
After lunch we hit Rt. A in Camden County, then started the return on Rt. C. I hadn't ridden Rt. C in quite a while, and it was great! The pavement was in excellent condition and made for some very entertaining, spirited riding. South of Tuscumbia we turned onto MO 52 toward St. Elizabeth...another route known for its curves. Once we hit St. Elizabeth we stopped again for rehydration. Considering I was already late for work, I decided to take a direct route back toward Jefferson City. Four others decided to accompany me.
The rider with the blue tires seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself! His tires were NOT up to the task, however, and he had grip issues. Throughout the day he rode at his own pace and brought up the rear, accompanied by someone so he didn't feel abandoned. We didn't chide him at all about his rubber, but we did STRONGLY encourage him to get some real tires and join us again.
Next week the ride is scheduled to depart early and make a 400-mile trek south. Alas, I have to work and won't be able to make it. My rubber is worn and needs prompt replacement, anyway.
The bikes represented today included three R1's, a CBR929, a ZX-9, a 999, my 900SS, an R6, a GSX-R600, an SV650S, and one more I am forgetting.
