Due to the expected weather, brunch will be moved to Sunday 23, 2009.

I'd love to do a meet and greet over brunch at Mountain Gate Family Restaurant in Thurmont, MD.  We can organize a short day ride around the Catoctin Mountain area afterwards.

Lets meet at the restaurant parking lot at 10:30, Saturday 22, 2009 Sunday 23, 2009.  PM me if you're interested.  Those coming up from the DC area can call me at 240-476-4726 and we can arrange a meeting place that morning and ride up together.

-Porkchop

This sounds interesting since I now have my bike on the road.  One problem though....I have a learner's and not a license.

Quote from: ver4 on August 06, 2009, 01:32:20 PM
This sounds interesting since I now have my bike on the road.  One problem though....I have a learner's and not a license.

Bummer.  Have you taken BRC?

-Porkchop

As far as I know I am free that weekend.  I'd be leaving out of Baltimore if you want to ride together ver4.  We could take Liberty Road if you don't feel like riding on I-70.  My GS's are in Bedford, PA at the moment, can I show up on an SV??

-Jessie

Quote from: BaltimoreGS on August 06, 2009, 02:54:28 PM
As far as I know I am free that weekend.  I'd be leaving out of Baltimore if you want to ride together ver4.  We could take Liberty Road if you don't feel like riding on I-70.  My GS's are in Bedford, PA at the moment, can I show up on an SV??

-Jessie

All are welcome no matter what you ride.  If you bike is in the shop, come in a cager if you have too.  The idea is to break bread with those that have something in common.  Besides, don't all GS's want to be SV's when they grow up?

- Porkchop

Quote from: Porkchop on August 06, 2009, 01:52:11 PM

Quote from: ver4 on August 06, 2009, 01:32:20 PM
This sounds interesting since I now have my bike on the road.  One problem though....I have a learner's and not a license.

Bummer.  Have you taken BRC?

-Porkchop

No I haven't.  Being a poor college student doesn't allow me to afford the course.  I had to take a loan out just to buy my bike and I will be paying that for the next three years. 

Depending on how much money I have I may or may not be able to take this trip.

BTW, I live close to Sparrows Point, so I would still need a way to meet Jessie up there.

gah.  i would love to make it but i already have about four things planned that day.  maybe next time.

QuoteDepending on how much money I have I may or may not be able to take this trip.

BTW, I live close to Sparrows Point, so I would still need a way to meet Jessie up there.

No worries.  We'll figure something out.

Jessie - How far away are you from Sparrows Point?  If memory serves me, its over by Edgemere.

-Porkchop

Quote from: Porkchop on August 07, 2009, 09:31:20 AM

QuoteDepending on how much money I have I may or may not be able to take this trip.

BTW, I live close to Sparrows Point, so I would still need a way to meet Jessie up there.

No worries.  We'll figure something out.

Jessie - How far away are you from Sparrows Point?  If memory serves me, its over by Edgemere.

-Porkchop

That's correct.  They're basically interchangeable terms for us around here.

1030 on a saturday!!!!! That's crazy talk!

I'll tentatively say yes to being there, and will be down with meeting up with Jessie and any baltimore people and riding up.

I'll be there.  I'll be coming from Ft. Meade and can meet up with the baltimore people too.

Quote from: PachmanP on August 07, 2009, 06:06:39 PM
1030 on a saturday!!!!! That's crazy talk!

I'll tentatively say yes to being there, and will be down with meeting up with Jessie and any baltimore people and riding up.

Ver4 needs an escort from Sparrow's Point.  Are you any where near him?

- Porkchop

I could hit Sparrows Point first if no one else is in that area.  I'll need some directions though, I'm not too familiar with Edgemere.  We could hit PachmanP along the way if he's awake that early...  How comfortable are you with the beltway ver4?  I'm not sure if you'd want to cross the Key Bridge on a windy day early in your riding career     Let me know

-Jessie

Quote from: BaltimoreGS on August 09, 2009, 04:50:53 PM
I could hit Sparrows Point first if no one else is in that area.  I'll need some directions though, I'm not too familiar with Edgemere.  We could hit PachmanP along the way if he's awake that early...  How comfortable are you with the beltway ver4?  I'm not sure if you'd want to cross the Key Bridge on a windy day early in your riding career     Let me know

-Jessie

Well I was hoping to get out today and go riding.  My Dad said we'd go and then next thing you know he never calls me.  As of now I haven't been on the highway, but I plan on driving more before this trip.  I'll keep everyone updated on my situation. 

PS....It's real easy to get to where I live.

No problem either way.  We can always cut through the city and take Liberty road all the way out.  I haven't been too far out on Liberty road, just to where it hits Route 27; it might make for a cool ride. Later

-Jesie

Looks like it's going to rain this weekend.  Stupid weather. 

Never trust a weatherman more than a day out   

-Jessie

Hopefully that storm gets here earlier in the week or waits until Sunday.

The extended forecast says 40% chance of shattered showers.  I'll keep an eye on the radar.  If the forecast changes to wide spread showers we may move the time to let the storm pass or change the date if the storm lingers.

- Porkchop

I definitely want to go, but if it's raining I don't think I'll be up for it.  Let's just hope the weather changes in the next few days.