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Author Topic: Metro DC! Who's up for a ride this weekend?  (Read 205566 times)
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« Reply #105 on: July 06, 2010, 02:36:22 PM »
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 06, 2010, 01:08:43 PM
What time will you tell the boss you'll be home?  Wink

Hey! I was off by only an hour on Monday! Angry

I've done that ride plenty of times in under 7 hours. You guys are just slow! Grin

BTW, Ed - he peeled off to slab it back I81->I66 - he got home at 5:00... just as we did! He was kinda pissed we almost beat him back! A real tribute to the route (and our pace on 231).

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Now, if I can only learn how to keep up with you and Massimo in the mountains... Shocked
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« Reply #106 on: July 06, 2010, 02:41:24 PM »
Quote from: tuanogus on July 06, 2010, 02:36:22 PM
Now, if I can only learn how to keep up with you and Massimo in the mountains... Shocked

Just takes time, practice and confidence.  Familiarity with the roads (which I don't have yet) helps a whole lot too.

Like Massimo and I were saying, work on getting your feet up on the pegs.  Try riding with the balls of your feet, or maybe even your toes, in contact with the pegs versus the base of the heel rise.  You will get lots of extra cornering clearance just from that.  I'll stay behind you the next time we go up/down 33 or 211 so I can get an idea of how you are riding it and maybe be able to offer some pointers. 
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« Reply #107 on: July 06, 2010, 02:53:19 PM »
OK , Sunday
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« Reply #108 on: July 06, 2010, 03:10:02 PM »
Quote from: Lars D on July 06, 2010, 02:53:19 PM
OK , Sunday

Maybe we'll have more Ducatis than Buells...   Grin
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« Reply #109 on: July 06, 2010, 03:43:26 PM »
Quote from: Lars D on July 06, 2010, 02:53:19 PM
OK , Sunday

In! Told the wife I'd be home by 7PM. Grin
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« Reply #110 on: July 06, 2010, 03:46:06 PM »
Quote from: tuanogus on July 06, 2010, 03:43:26 PM
In! Told the wife I'd be home by 7PM. Grin

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« Reply #111 on: July 07, 2010, 08:34:55 AM »
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Like Massimo and I were saying, work on getting your feet up on the pegs.  Try riding with the balls of your feet, or maybe even your toes, in contact with the pegs versus the base of the heel rise.  You will get lots of extra cornering clearance just from that.
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+1 gazillion! And get off your ass!

You should also do some track days: they help you become more confident and develop a better feeling with your bike, you'll learn how far you can push your tires, brakes, and frame. I really like going to Shenandoah at Summit Point. Lots of turns and relatively low speeds are a great way to learn your corners.

There's two more dates at Shenandoay this year with Roger Lyle: Sunday August 8th, and Monday Sept 6th (labor day); I'd like to do both.
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« Reply #112 on: July 07, 2010, 08:51:04 AM »
How much are those track days??  I'd like to take the SD out to the one in September.
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« Reply #113 on: July 07, 2010, 08:53:04 AM »
Hey guys.  I really wanted to go riding on Monday.  I'm sad I missed it.  A whole weekend of drinking had me stuck on the couch on Monday.  Let me know when the next session is though and I'll come out.
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« Reply #114 on: July 07, 2010, 08:58:56 AM »
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How much are those track days??  I'd like to take the SD out to the one in September.

Shenandoah track days are $150 (with early registration: 10+ days in advance). There's also a $25 membership fee, btw.

Here's the site: www.motorcyclexcitement.com
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« Reply #115 on: July 08, 2010, 03:29:24 AM »
Quote from: 696DCRider on July 07, 2010, 08:53:04 AM
Hey guys.  I really wanted to go riding on Monday.  I'm sad I missed it.  A whole weekend of drinking had me stuck on the couch on Monday.  Let me know when the next session is though and I'll come out.

Just keep an eye on this thread. If you roll back a bit, there's a plan for this weekend already  waytogo
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« Reply #116 on: July 08, 2010, 07:12:03 AM »
I saw Sunday.  That sucks...Sad  I have too much going on these days.  Parents will be coming into town that day.  Oh well, I am subscribed, so I will try and stay on top of future rides.
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« Reply #117 on: July 08, 2010, 09:08:53 AM »
Quote from: 696DCRider on July 08, 2010, 07:12:03 AM
I saw Sunday. Parents will be coming into town that day. 

Get them a Metro pass and tell them to enjoy their day.   Evil
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« Reply #118 on: July 08, 2010, 09:16:53 AM »
haha, I wish.  bang head

Quote from: DRKWNG on July 08, 2010, 09:08:53 AM
Get them a Metro pass and tell them to enjoy their day.   Evil
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« Reply #119 on: July 09, 2010, 12:57:03 PM »
Ok, so the meet up is out in Bowie at 0930.  Who wants to meet up around Shirlington area and ride out together?
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