Perfect September weather was just the beginning. After a month long down time replacing his tank R.D. was eager to join me on a easy going ride through the mountians.
Everything was perfect, the weather, the pace, even lunch was good.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
R.D.'s #1
The plan was to hit Skyline for our cookout. Things just didn't click. R.D.'s tank sprung a leak so he couldn't make it and the weather looked like rain.
So we decided to get lost on a few back roads and ended up at Vereran's park in Woodbridge and fired up the grill fo some burgers & dogs.
It turned out to be a good decision, heavy storms and lightning hit the are around the time we usually are heading home.
So we decided to get lost on a few back roads and ended up at Vereran's park in Woodbridge and fired up the grill fo some burgers & dogs.
It turned out to be a good decision, heavy storms and lightning hit the are around the time we usually are heading home.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Skyline 777
90+ degrees today so we head up to our favorite ride. Once we get in to the mountians the AC kicks in and it gets even better.
Next ride will be our 2nd annual Skyline cookout.
Next ride will be our 2nd annual Skyline cookout.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Blue Ridge Parkway
I get on the BRP north of Asheville N.C. and it is a great road to ride. Light traffic and easy going scenery. After a while we end up in the mountians and before long you are actually ridiing through the clouds. 90+ degrees for the forcast but along the parkway a comfortable cool that my light jacket is perfect for.
About 200 miles of riding ended up past the Virginia state line and the connection to the interstate for the ride to get home before dark. (and beat the rain)
I highy recommend to anyone to ride the BRP if you get the chance.
About 200 miles of riding ended up past the Virginia state line and the connection to the interstate for the ride to get home before dark. (and beat the rain)
I highy recommend to anyone to ride the BRP if you get the chance.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Day two on the Dragon
Since I had at least 550 miles ahead of me for the ride home it was going to be a short day.
So we rode the Dragon north and stopped and took a break then rode the Dragon back the other way. Riding the Dragon south is very different from riding 129 north.
We ended up riding for about 4 hours which was perfect for a long relaxing evening.
So we rode the Dragon north and stopped and took a break then rode the Dragon back the other way. Riding the Dragon south is very different from riding 129 north.
We ended up riding for about 4 hours which was perfect for a long relaxing evening.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Day one on the Dragon
Hit Robbinsville early with plenty of time to relax and rest up for the riding ahead. Fourteen riders joined in on the ride. THe Dragon is as challenging as ever a road I have been on. I'm sure I only got to 3rd gear a few times.
We rode the "loop" today. Starting out on 129 north and ending up on the Cherohala Skyway back to Robbinsville. It was about 150 miles of some of the twistiest road I could ever imagine.
We rode the "loop" today. Starting out on 129 north and ending up on the Cherohala Skyway back to Robbinsville. It was about 150 miles of some of the twistiest road I could ever imagine.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Road trip to Robbinsville
The ride down to Robbinsville went smooth. It took us about 12 hours stopping for a lot of breaks and a long lunch. We even stopped by Ghost Town HD in North Carolina.
We arrived just in time. The riders we were meeting had just got back from a beer run. We were staying in a dry county and it's 30 miles to the closest beer.
We arrived just in time. The riders we were meeting had just got back from a beer run. We were staying in a dry county and it's 30 miles to the closest beer.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Frazier-Mason Memorial ride
One of my co-workers lost her son in Iraq earlier this year. I have had a few friends wounded and one killed. So when I heard that a Memorial Ride was planned I was all over it.
The event honored Army Sgt. Nicholas Mason and Marine Sgt. Joshua Frazier, both of whom died serving in Iraq. It benefited scholarship funds in each of the soldiers' names. Over 500 bikers showed up.
If you get the chance to help a local vet, please do. It doesn't matter if you agree with the war or not. These soldiers have volunteered to serve and every little bit can help.
One way to help is to visit www.AnySoldier.com
The event honored Army Sgt. Nicholas Mason and Marine Sgt. Joshua Frazier, both of whom died serving in Iraq. It benefited scholarship funds in each of the soldiers' names. Over 500 bikers showed up.
If you get the chance to help a local vet, please do. It doesn't matter if you agree with the war or not. These soldiers have volunteered to serve and every little bit can help.
One way to help is to visit www.AnySoldier.com
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Getting ready for the Dragon
A big ride is coming up. In 2 weeks I will be riding to Robbinsville, NC to ride the Tail of the Dragon. US 129 has 318 curves in just 11 miles. The #1 motorcycle in the country. The best part is there are about 15 XL Forum riders coming in from all over for this one.
Basically I'm checking everything on the bike & getting all the stuff I need to pack and psyching myself up for a great ride.
Basically I'm checking everything on the bike & getting all the stuff I need to pack and psyching myself up for a great ride.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Rolling Thunder XX
We had a great ride with a couple of thousand fellow riders out of Dumfries and made our way up to D.C. for Rolling Thunder XX. I can't imagine a better way to celebrate our fighting men & women and remember all those who have not come home yet.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Skyline Drive May 2007
It took us a while to get back on the road. But perfect weather and Skyline was callin'. So 6 of us took off for our first ride of the season.
Lots of bikes were on the road. Rolling Thunder is tomorrow and tens of thousands of bikers will be descending on the area.
Lots of bikes were on the road. Rolling Thunder is tomorrow and tens of thousands of bikers will be descending on the area.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
USMC Museum
On a perfect day we began the 2007 riding season with a trip to the USMC Museum. It was just the right ride to get back on to the road. The museum is a must see if you are in the area.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
New life for my Sundowner
Well, it's been more than a month since my last ride. In the interim I decided to reshape & recover my sundowner seat.
Today was sunny & about 50 so it was time to go for a ride and test out that seat. More than 75 miles and the seat felt great!
It's a good thing I was able to ride today.
It started snowing tonight.
Today was sunny & about 50 so it was time to go for a ride and test out that seat. More than 75 miles and the seat felt great!
It's a good thing I was able to ride today.
It started snowing tonight.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
That Gopher better be right!
If Puxatawney Phil is correct and winter is going to be short it can't be soon enough for me. After the slush & snow finally melted this week the weekend is looking promising for a ride. Hopefully a ride to Waugh's Saturday will shake the withdrawls.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Christmas came early
Christmas Eve the temps reached mid-60's so I gave myself a gift of a 50 mile ride through the Spotsy backroads.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Appomattox Courthouse Ride
I don't know if it's global warming but the unusually warm day was perfect for riding. Gary & Jeff joined up for a ride through Louisa to Appomattox Courthouse. The all day ride took us on a 275 mile circuit back home.
I would be willing to sacrifice the planet's future for more winter days like this. It's not like I have any kids to worry about it!
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Turkey Weekend Ride
Almost 70 and sunny late fall? Sounds like a day to ride. The morning was pretty cool but bundle up until the temps rise and it was fine. We wandered through Northern Virginia until we ended up in Point of Rock, MD. Took some twisty back roads over to Hampton Roads and worked our way through some mountian roads the Charles Town, WV. Then we made our way back home. A three state tour was just what I needed. Since winter is setting in and this may be the last one til spring.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Veteran's Day '06
Robert & I rode up to D.C for Veteran's Day. 75 & sunny mid-November and a great day honoring the veterans.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
November 5th Skyline Ride
The November weather has been good for riding. A little cool but not too bad. Gary & I decided to head north on Skyline to Front Royal. The sun broke early and it turned in to a great day.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Skyline Drive Fall Colors
The fall turn was in full swing and it was a great day for a ride in the mountians. I never get tired of Skyline. It's such a relaxing day long ride. I might have to do this again before it gets too cold.
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