Quote from: LPC2104 on July 07, 2006, 12:20:48 PM
On a serious note, I've never rode with the 2 harley people but they are a husband and wife duo and I'd be shocked if they rode like idiots.  The guy on the ninja is as careful as I am and that's saying a lot.  If the 2 guys from Billtown come up I'd personally like a quick review as to how to ride in a group as I've never done it before and I'm not crazy at the thought of people staggering too close to me in a corner.  I'm a rookie and my braking/line taking will prove it.  I like some space in the corners, but we can cross that bridge when we get there. 

It's no biggie.  i've just had a few bad experiences going out with some of the younger riders from the college.  As for group riding, it is very simple and common-sensical.  Ride within your limits, don't tailgait, and enjoy.  You don't have to be the fastest in the group... that's what waiting is for.

looking forward to FINALLY getting a group going around here!!! 

I'd say if more people can go sat and/or the weather is nicer sat I totally understand you going then and I'll catch u guys the next time around. If you do decide on sunday count me in, but dont change the date just for me if you'd rather go Sat.

I havent been to state college yet since i moved to williamsport last year, so I hope to check it out sometime this summer.

If I do make it, theres also the 50/50 chance of me riding two up. My fiance Jen might want to go along. But you dont have to worry about me stunting either way lol.

Lets let the weather decide.

I propose the following:  Lets say by Thursday afternoon, when the weather forecast has at least a snowball's chance in hell of being somewhat accurate, we set a day.  I have no objections to making it Sunday.  My main constraint is that I'd like to make it a late morning ride to keep the sun/heat/storm risk to a minimum.

im only a little north west of you guys ... ride up here. 

Quote from: vtlion on July 08, 2006, 08:58:04 AM
Lets let the weather decide.

I propose the following:  Lets say by Thursday afternoon, when the weather forecast has at least a snowball's chance in hell of being somewhat accurate, we set a day.  I have no objections to making it Sunday.  My main constraint is that I'd like to make it a late morning ride to keep the sun/heat/storm risk to a minimum.

Sounds like a good call.  Being that this weekend was fairly nice both days, what are the odds of us getting two full weekends in a row? 

right now it is looking like a typical mid-atlantic summer forecast... 30% chance of afternoon T-storms as far ahead as they care to forecast.  I'd be willing to bet that either day will be fine so long as we get started by 10am or so.  We would be back to State College by 2pm, right about the time that the afternoon storm threat starts to build up.

I'm in for either day.  My friend with the ninja is out as he reservations for camping.  I don't know if the harley couple is in or out.  I think she's scared of riding with guys from the internet.  You bunch of weirdos.   

I'm assuming that VT and PDG are in for sure and barg is in if it's on a sunday.

Can't wait, it's going to be fun.

Yep, internet people are weird.    You guys might kid nap me and make me ride all day and eat over priced funnel cakes. 

yep, I'm in, barring and any unforseen circumstances.  Last time I tried to meet up with VT I hit a piece of concrete on I-80 and bent BOTH my rims on the way to meet him.  That sucked.  I was more ticked that I couldn't ride, than that the bike was out of commission.    I'll be avoiding that section of 80 this time.

I'm looking forward to it.  This will be my first group ride in about a year. 

Paul, don't you DARE bend the rims on that beautiful machine.  I'm really eager to get an up close look at her this weekend.

Sor far the weather looks like its nearly a toss up.  Sunny skies Saturday and isolated T-storms on Sunday.  Lets give it a couple more days and then we can firm up the day/time.

LPC, I think your friends need to relax and come ride with us!  If they don't like the ride, they can always turn around, It's not like she's going to be sitting on the back of one of our bikes 

The forecast is looking good.  we should be able to settle on a day soon.  I was thinking we should shoot for a start around 10 am.  (Paul/Bargo, could you guys make it to town that early?)  Both days look great, and an early start will ensure us of a few things...

1. We will beat the weekend afternoon slow-pokes out onto the road

2. We should escape the afternoon heat and any chance of T-storms

3. There will be time afterward to blow by ArtsFest, throw some steaks on the grill, knock back a few cold ones (or in my case more than a few cold ones since I'll already be home for the day  ) and still have time to rest up before everybody has to head home.

im game for going early if u guys decide on sunday. I been trying to talk my fiance out of going to ride the rails to trails bike ride on sat by telling her there might be a bunch of rattlers out there, but shes not scared. So it still looks like im only open for sunday.  Ill watch to see what day u guys decide on. both days look hot, but sat the less wet right now.

OK gang... time to pick a day for the ride.

Forecast looks about the same for both days.  Saturady is "isolated Tstorms" in it, but those tend to be an afternoon phenomenon around here, so I think we are clear either day.

comments?

I'm fine with either day.  You guys can decide.

Paul and Bargo,

How is Sunday looking for all?

If its a good day for everybody, then I'm game for sunday.  That just means I need to spend my saturday doing errands around the house (in-laws are coming next week.. gotta get her ship-shape).  So you can all give the place a mock inspection when you get here 

Everybody sound off on Sunday at 10 am... my place (directions to follow in a pm).

Im game for sunday as you know. Paul let me know if you want to ride down together.

well gang,

from Bargovic's availability to the forecast to my big arse honey-do list for the weekend... all signs point to Sunday.

Lets plan on that.  Sunday we will meet at my place at 10am and roll shortly after.  ArtsFest will be packing up by Sunday afternoon, so I dont know if it would be worth stopping by or not.  We can definitely throw some cow on the grill at my place though (if anyone cares to hang out after the ride).

cheers.

Ron

Directions and contact info PM'ed to pdg108 and bargovic.

Alan, I'll call you with directions if you need them

Sunday, sweet, sounds like a plan to me.  Got the directions should be a no brainer. (famous last words)

Bargovic, looks like about a 1:25 ride if we take 80 most of the way.  How about we meet around 8:15 at the gas station (Sunoco?) there at the intersection of 15 and 54.

Looks like it will be a good day, never put this many miles all in one day on the 675 should help the bike break me in.

Quote from: vtlion on July 13, 2006, 04:27:30 PM
Alan, I'll call you with directions if you need them

I know the area where you live but not the exact place.  Feel free to call me or PM me a street address/house number. 

anyone/everyone up for some burgers/beers/soda at my place afterward?

if so, let me know and I'll stock up the fridge tomorrow.