I went on a ride this past Thursday with the boys. It was good except one of the guys ended up going down on his bike. He was ok except for some minor road rash and bumps. His bike was more banged up than he was. Naturally, he was more upset about that. lol I could totally relate. Luckily, he had an EMT and a nurse along to doctor him up.
Other than that, the ride went well. I find myself riding more and more these days. I’m loving my beast so much. I know I’ve said it before but I can’t believe I waited so long to upgrade to a bigger bike. I’m doing my best to make up for lost time.
We took a brand new route this time. We rode up thru Orinda and around thru the back roads. Not growing up here, I’m a bit clueless when it comes to the routes, however I am learning fast. There are some really great roads in the Bay area. Some were super windy which makes for a good time. Being mid-day it wasn’t too busy. I finding I like riding in smaller groups. It is easier to keep everyone together and makes for more fun over all. I usually play the sweeper [1]The last rider who keeps an eye out for everyone and makes sure no one gets left behind.
I remembered to bring my camera this time. Can ya tell? lol Don’t ask me how but my angle and shirt conspired to make me look 4 sizes larger than I am! I know for a fact because I bought my riding pants a size small on purpose and they fit now!
Anyway, I made the mistake of letting William get a hold of my camera and he went off on a bender taking Princess Barbie pics. [2]See the stream *Mental Note* Never let William near the camera.
I’m hoping to ride again before my vacation is over, however the Aids Life Cycle is this weekend and everyone is tied up with that. There are a couple different rides proposed for tomorrow so I’m bound to pick one. The biggest problem is getting my lazy ass up early enough to make it.
You make me so jealous. Keyron has pretty much forbidden me from getting a motorcycle. I think he knows me a little too well. I suppose I should never have told him about popping wheelies on a mini-bike when I was a kid.
E.g., speed limits are merely a suggestion in my view.
It's funny, a friend and I were talking about GPS units. In particular about how they talk now. So we decided, why don't we do a northeast U.S. guido accented voice. So if you're speeding instead of flashing the speed red, just have it say "Ooooohh.. slow the fuck down!".
For turns, "Hook a left up ahead. "
Moby you're looking good. I'd look so hot on my Vespa with you fellas.lol Sweeper huh? Like the banner.
I'm so jealous! Your friends look like a great bunch of guys to ride with out and about!
Tony P: In Boston, Stop Signs are only a suggestion and turn signals are for wimps!
This is a great post. Absolutely love the pics! You're a hottie among hotties. 😉
WHO is that next to you? SCHWING!