Ride to Marin Sat., July 12th anyone?

[CharliesAngel]

There was quite a bit of discussion about setting up a group ride at yesterday's Ducati Meet in Marin... so I'm just going to go for it...anyone up for a ride in Marin this Saturday AM, July 12th?   Riders of all experience levels are welcome.  The rule is that whoever leads waits at the next big turn for the rest so that we don't lose riders. 

Meeting Point: Tambucks at 9 am
Gassed up/Kickstands up at 9:15 am
Quick 20 minute stop at Bovine Bakery for some baked goods
If the weather is hot, I suggest a quick 10 minute stop at Perry's Deli in Inverness to buy a sandwich and sticking it in our jackets and riding to South Beach, sitting by the ocean and eating our sandwiches - this portion of the road was re-paved last year and is a beauty to ride to the ocean! 
(Sidebar: If we go this route, we can decide at Inverness if we want to make a pit stop at Drakes Bay Oyster Farm which is en route to South Beach...
If the weather is not hot, I suggest we stop at Tony's in Marshall and eat inside
Either way, we'll stay on Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, onto Nicasio Valley Rd and then back to GGB

Who is In:
Countzero
CharliesAngel (sweep)
Alex D.
Keith S.
Csongor
Pierre
Maciek
Micheal Moore
smducman +1

Maybes:
Adam S  (maybe)
Yeloducnymph + 1 (maybe)
Halodoc (maybe)
Matt H (maybe)

Looking forward to a beautiful ride on Saturday! 

[Vindingo]

Ill be in LA exploring what roads they have to offer this weekend.  I should have left already, but Im a procrastonator! 

Ride safe!   [moto]

[duckwrench13]

Desmostro?
Duckwrench13 & Maria?

Desmostro & I were kicking around the idea of pedaling a few miles, but no day/time set yet.

Personally, I think I'm going get some bicicleta time. It's the last weekend before GP, and I don't feel like stirring up any unnecessary  problems. They're gonna be out in force for sure...a whole week of good weather, and squids itchin' for the weekend.

Just my $.02.

[MendoDave]

Giving it some consideration.

[smducman]

+ 1 tentative  sound fun.

[CharliesAngel]

C'mon Guys/Gals! Let's get a big group of Ducatis together for a ride this Saturday morning - weather is BEAUTIFUL!!!  [moto] [moto] [moto]

[707soldier]

I would love to go, too bad I have a class this weekend and bike might be still at the shop 
Enjoy and ride safe.  [moto]

[Popeye the Sailor]

I would love to go, too bad I have a class this weekend and bike might be still at the shop 
Enjoy and ride safe.  [moto]

So.......you'd go on the group ride if you weren't .....

1) learning how to actually work your bike and
2) busy getting your oh-so-recently binned bike repaired.

Are you really considering following a group of experienced riders on a set of of terribly windy roads that they will absolutely fly down?

It's a recipe for riding above your limit. This is not something you should be attempting....

[707soldier]

So.......you'd go on the group ride if you weren't .....

1) learning how to actually work your bike and
2) busy getting your oh-so-recently binned bike repaired.

Are you really considering following a group of experienced riders on a set of of terribly windy roads that they will absolutely fly down?

It's a recipe for riding above your limit. This is not something you should be attempting....

The answer is yes, what is wrong with that?
I have to start somewhere, I no my limit.
Don't worry about me, with due respect I've been to hell and back.
You reminded me of my uncle who told me not join the Army coz they might send me to Iraq.
Anyway, appreciate the concern.

[duckwrench13]

The answer is yes, what is wrong with that?
I have to start somewhere, I no my limit.
Don't worry about me, with due respect I've been to hell and back.
You reminded me of my uncle who told me not join the Army coz they might send me to Iraq.
Anyway, appreciate the concern.

OK, DROP THE SOLDIER ATTITUDE NOW!! NO ONE HERE DISCOUNTS ANYTHING WE HAVE DONE IN OUR SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY.

JUST BECAUSE YOU WENT TO IRAQ DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN JUST SMUGLY WRITE OFF OTHERS' CONCERNS AND ADVICE.

YOU ARE IN OVER YOUR HEAD! JUMPING IN ON A RIDE AND TRYING TO KEEP PACE WITH FAR MORE EXPERIENCED, AND FAR MORE RESPONSIBLE RIDERS WILL END BADLY. GO READ SOME OF THE BARF THREADS... IT'S THE EXACT SAME STORY WITH TRAGIC RESULTS.

NO ONE HERE IS TRYING TO PROVE ANYTHING TO ANYONE! AND THE LAST THING WE WANT ON A RIDE IS SOME HOT HEADED THRILL SEEKER GETTING IN TOO DEEP! I'VE PULLED ENOUGH BIKES OUT OF THE WEEDS, SALVAGED FAR TOO MANY MACHINES FOR TWITS THAT DIDN'T LEARN, AND I WON'T BE DOING IT ANY MORE.

IF YOU WANT TO PLAY "MR. INDESTRUCTABLE," DO IT SOMEWHERE ELSE!!

YOU'RE NOT WEARING AN IBAS OR K-POT ANY MORE! YOU CAN'T RETURN FIRE HERE! YOU KNOW I.E.D.S. ARE OUT THERE AND YOU'RE GONNA GET HIT. BUT THAT IS OVER!! QUIT BEING HARD HEADED, LISTEN TO THE ADVICE YOU'RE BEING GIVEN, AND GROW UP!!

YEAH, YOU CAME BACK FROM A WAR. YOU WANNA WIND UP A WET SPOT ON THE SIDE OF A ROAD SOMEWHERE?! FINE. DO IT ON SOMEONE ELSE'S RIDE!

[707soldier]

Is there something wrong with your keyboard?
With all due respect, if you read my entire post.
I'm can't go to the ride anyway, second I'm not soliciting any advise.
I definitely understand where coming from.
You don't have to be all upset.
To be honest with you, I'm forever be a soldier.
Let's not talk about Iraq anymore you're just giving me flashbacks.

[hypurone]

I gotta side with 707 here. LIGHTEN UP Someguy & Duckwrench. All of this is a non-issue since anyone organizing a group ride would be responsible enough to SET THE PACE according to the riders involved, yes?? Instead of beating the guy up, lay it out for him nicely. Let him know that maybe he should check with ride organizer about the intended "pace" of the ride and as to whether or not a "newb' should attend and would have company at his skill level so as not to be put in the position of feeling left out and wanting to try to keep up. 

Geez! You guys are harsh... 

So 707 had a moment and lost it, you guys can't tell me you weren't there once. You also can't tell me you didn't go on rides with more advanced/experienced riders. It's how one gets the experience to become a more advanced rider. Albeit some guys obtain the experience in better ways than others but usually with the "help" of other fellow riders.

I agree with your sentiments of caution regarding his skill level, but your delivery SUCKED!

Now back to our regularly scheduled forum...

[hypurone]

And oh yeah, I would be up for the ride but I'm FINALLY getting the new tires mounted on the new BST's Sat morning.  Then truck em home and mount em up on the bike etc. Both BST and the dealer who has experience with BST's suggest they be left overnight to "seat up" and the air pressure checked again the next day.

So 707, if you want to tag on Sunday with us you can. If your bike is fixed by then. It will be a relaxed pace as I will be "re-learning" the beast with the new BST's mounted.  [moto]

[Reddymon]

For those who go, have a good ride.  For me, this Sat. is a honey-do day.  Catch you next time.

[Meltz]

I gotta side with 707 here. LIGHTEN UP Someguy & Duckwrench.

Geez! You guys are harsh... 

I agree with your sentiments of caution regarding his skill level, but your delivery SUCKED!

+1   

I would definitely recommend you check with BARF for the newb friendly rides though.  Great for gaining experience and confidence.  I'm sure a MOB ride could be good too if the group leader offers up to all experience levels. 

Hopefully going wakeboarding Saturday, but will see.  A bakery stop before lunch?  Could be a day of quick rides inbetween long talks.