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03-08-2009, 10:33 PM
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| MotoGP Champion | *Standing Ride* Westside Wednesdays Daylight Savings is upon us, so it's time once again for our standing Wednesday Westside rides. Where: Sylvan exit Starbucks/Shell station (where Skyline meets Highway 26). When: Every Wednesday night during the summer! Update: Meeting at 5:30 and getting underway as soon as possible. Route: Generally head up busy Skyline with different side routes (McNamee, Newberry. Logie Trail) thrown in. Ride for 1–2 hours, depending on light. This is normally a fairly technical route well-known by many on the ride. [Contact me or one of the other ride leaders (Fun4i, Polvo2, Twisties4me, etc.), if you have questions or are new to the ride and want someone to watch out for you.] See you there! Last edited by lena; 09-29-2009 at 05:46 PM.. Reason: OP's request |
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03-10-2009, 08:51 AM
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| Moderator  Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Monster 750 | Hmm, usually it is rain or shine but better check here first to see if anyone is going. Sometimes even when it's sunny, no one will show up and on other days, even when it's not sunny, it's a crowd. It depends more on people's schedules than the weather I think. 
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03-11-2009, 06:49 PM
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| Zone Head | nice to see old friends and meet new ones. Went ahead and rode sky line home and the cops were no were to be found.  lots of great rides to come |
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03-12-2009, 08:15 PM
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| Zone Head Joined: Aug 2006 From: Portland, Or (Bethany) I Ride: 03 636 | Might have to go doubled up with the girl. She us a great passenger, so I can keep up. If you need a sweep, we are there! We will prolly show up anywayz, but stay at the back. We just went down Skyline tonight and the roads were great. Kept a solid 50mph on the south side of Thompson. |
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03-17-2009, 03:17 PM
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| Training Wheels Joined: Feb 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 2006 zx636, 1982 cb650 | Looks like it might be kinda nice tomorrow: http://www.weather.com/outlook/recre...doors&dayNum=1 any one thinking of heading out? |
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03-17-2009, 03:39 PM
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| MotoGP Champion | If it is not raining, I'll most likely go. I did Skyline Saturday in the rain and Sunday also in the high winds. Besides some downed branches and leaves, the roads were fairly clear. I also played with a Carrera S4. I thought the S4 stood for four cylinder, it was so slow. |
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03-17-2009, 04:05 PM
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| Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: 04 Kawi ZZR 1200 | Very cool, you guys are on my Wednesday callendar notes, There is a possibility of a Thursday coffee on the east side, and Tuesday coffee on the West side. We are doing a 7 ish thing in Vancouver at the Firkin and frog, and Friday nights at the Drags. Nice to have some options as my days to ride usually just happen to me, spontaniety is grand but I do like having some structured events that I know I can go to. Oh yeah, there's the first Sunday thing at Beaverton Honda too. |
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03-18-2009, 06:34 AM
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| MotoGP Champion | The forecast is 10% chance of rain with partly sunny skies and a high of 59 degrees. Looks like a go! So, who's up for McNamee?  |
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03-18-2009, 07:11 AM
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| Zone Head Joined: Aug 2006 From: Portland, Or (Bethany) I Ride: 03 636 | I am not sure of the conditions on McNamee, but if you want to hit it early today, I can accompany you to check conditions prior to the ride this evening. As far as the ride tonight, I need to see how the girl is feeling. If she is up for it, we may hit the ride tonight doubled up. |
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03-18-2009, 07:13 AM
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| Zone Head |
 Looks like the weather is going to be a ok I will be there  | |
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03-18-2009, 07:32 AM
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| MotoGP Champion | Just kidding about McNamee (unless someone is "dying" to do it). If I lead, I've got another loop in mind that I did this weekend. It dives down the west side of Skyline rather than the typical (and steeper) east side. If it's still light after that, we can run down Logie Trail and then either up McNamee or Newberry back to Skyline. |
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03-18-2009, 02:26 PM
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| Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2007 From: Hillsboro I Ride: 1977 KZ400 cafe racer | I'll be there! I won't be joining the ride, but I figure I'll give you guys a sneak peak at the 'ol cafe project and take in some rays! |
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03-18-2009, 02:26 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: NoPo I Ride: Hondas: 954RR/VT750/S90 | If the weather stays as it is right now (beautiful) I think I'll join you guys. I'll be on a black/anthracite 954RR and have a black Icon helmet on. -- Darren |
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03-18-2009, 02:40 PM
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| MotoGP Champion | Wonderful, Darren and Valvesprung. I hope a lot of lurkers are intending to show up. A day like this is just irresistible. I am going to try to make it from work to home to Sylvan by 6:00, to take advantage of as much daylight as possible. |
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03-18-2009, 02:51 PM
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| Training Wheels Joined: Nov 2007 From: Beaverton Or I Ride: 2006 Honda 599, 2006 CRF250X, 1989 KX250 | Count me in, look out for a black Honda 599. Its too darn nice out, and I just got laid off. Never made it out to any PNWR rides, been lurking for awhile. I'm familiar with the general area, but I intend to take it easy and enjoy the weather. |
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03-18-2009, 03:40 PM
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| Zone Head Joined: Aug 2006 From: Portland, Or (Bethany) I Ride: 03 636 | Depends on the girl. I would love to head out there. I am still working on bedding in the brakes, so I will probably take it fairly easy. The brakes only have about 50 miles or so on them. |
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03-18-2009, 03:58 PM
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03-18-2009, 04:24 PM
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| Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Beaverton, Oregon I Ride: Buell Lightning XB9S | Arrrgg this is killin me. Just found this site a few days ago and am dying to go on a ride but my tank is still off my bike, will be back on by this weekend so ill have to join in then. Ugg, just went outside of work for a smoke and two monsters went past me followed by an R1. Taunting me they are, what a nice day for riding..... you guys have fun. |
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03-18-2009, 04:29 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: 2007 Ducati Monster 695. 2002 CRF450R | How technical are these roads? I have never been on these roads before as i am from the east side. I don't have much confidence in my cornering ability and my tire is getting a chicken stripe in it. |
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03-18-2009, 04:34 PM
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03-18-2009, 04:41 PM
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| MotoGP Champion |
But, the roads I'm thinking of are pretty much like Skyline, which is to say two-lane asphalt through rural undulating roads with blind turns, bicyclists, pokey cars coming across the center line a bit at times (to get around said bicyclists), some gravel and or debris. Nothing I'm sure you haven't ridden on previously. It won't be a race, but the pace may pick up from time to time. | |
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03-18-2009, 04:45 PM
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| MotoGP Champion | I'll most likely go over these at the ride, if time permits. But, for your prior knowledge, here are the rules of the road for standing rides: Ride your own ride. Dont feel pressured to keep up. If your heart is racing, then back off and go at a pace you feel calm at. If you see gaps opening up in front of you or you feel pressure from behind, you can wave faster riders past as you pull to the right. Do not pass another rider within the lane. Allow plenty of room to pass and be as courteous as possible. Very important! At intersections, stop where the next rider behind you can see you and wait for him or her to arrive before taking off. That rider should then wait for the next rider to arrive and so on until the sweep arrives. Do not leave the group without informing someone else, so we dont have to come looking for you. Tell the ride leader and/or sweep if you have any reservations about the ride. They will adjust the ride accordingly and/or keep an eye on you. |
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03-18-2009, 04:55 PM
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| Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Beaverton, Oregon I Ride: Buell Lightning XB9S |
Mcnamee road is for the birds... .i went on that for the first time last year just not too stoked on that road. I like curves like the next guy, but that was just painfull in some spots. I hit some gravel in one of those tight areas and came really close to losing it. | |
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03-18-2009, 04:57 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: 2007 Ducati Monster 695. 2002 CRF450R | Is there a link to a mapquest or something that shows the route so i can take a look and decide if i am up to the difficulty level. I haven't been on a spirited ride since last summer so my skills are a bit rusty. |
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03-18-2009, 05:00 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: 2007 Ducati Monster 695. 2002 CRF450R |
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03-18-2009, 05:01 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: NoPo I Ride: Hondas: 954RR/VT750/S90 | All of these rules seem very level-headed and make me feel better about the ride. I have a question about this one:
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03-18-2009, 05:01 PM
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| MotoGP Champion |
Seriously, we don't leave anyone behind and we don't expect anyone to ride over their skill level or comfort level. The roads are just typical rural twisties that can be taken anywhere from 25 to 55 mph. You pick your speed. I suggest starting near the back and if you feel you can pick up the pace, pass riders. If you feel you are going too fast for comfort, drop back. The sweep will always be behind you to keep you safe. | |
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