Westside Thursday Night Rides - July 30th, 2015 - PHASE III

Westside Thursday Night Rides - July 30th, 2015 - PHASE III

This will be PHASE III, our third and final run on this route.

Our first two rides on this route have both gone very well. Based on our success, my guess is you're all following 'The Ben Spies Method' training program.
From the objects or animals envisioned in our course map, I'd say some in the group are 'Neo-Impressionists.' Keep it up and keep us all smiling.

Time approximations for selected waypoints are again provided.

I'll take down names before our start and text Lupe's with a Dinner Count. Before we depart we'll assign a 'Sweep.'

Kickstands Up at 6:05 PM 'ish'

Imbrie Chevron Station
21755 NW Imbrie Dr
Hillsboro, Or 97124

Leave heading WEST on NW Imbrie Dr.
RIGHT turn at NW Evergreen Pkwy - and - immediate
RIGHT turn at NW 229th Ave.
This will become NW Bennett St
RIGHT turn at NW 235th Ave
This will become NW Huffman St.
RIGHT turn at NW Brookwood Pkwy and move into left lane
LEFT turn at NW Meek Rd. Slow for neighborhood area.
RIGHT turn with Immediate left at NW Jackson School Rd
LEFT at NW Scotch Church Rd. Keep exhaust noise down.
Signal at NW Glencoe Rd @ 6:15 PM
Cross NW Glencoe Rd onto NW Zion Church Rd
This will become NW Cornelius Schefflin Rd
At the first round take a RIGHT to NW Verboort Rd.
At the second round take a LEFT to NW Martin Rd heading South
NW Martin Rd to Hwy 47
LEFT on Hwy 47
Signal at Hwy 47 and Hwy 8 Pacific Ave @ 6:25 PM
Cross Hwy 8 staying on Hwy 47 to B St. About a 3 minute ride.
RIGHT on B St and immediate LEFT onto SW Stringtown Rd
At the STOP go straight.
Remain on SW Stringtown Rd until it junctions with NW Gales Creek Rd (Hwy 8) @ 6:35 PM
LEFT on NW Gales Creek Rd through the town of Gales Creek.
Remain on NW Gales Creek Rd until it junctions with NW Wilson River Hwy (Hwy 6) @ 6:45 PM Good Meet Point if you missed Kickstands Up!
LEFT onto NW Wilson River Hwy to NW Timber Rd
RIGHT onto NW Timber Rd.
Continue on NW Timber Rd. to the town of Timber @ 7:00 PM Very Very Short Stop Here
Continue on NW Timber Rd to the junction of NW Sunset Hwy (Hwy 26) @ 7:05 PM
Cross NW Sunset Hwy remaining on NW Timber Rd.
Follow NW Timber Rd to the Junction of Nehalem Hwy South (Hwy 47) @ 7:20 PM
RIGHT onto Nehalem Hwy South (Hwy 47)
Continue on Nehalem Hwy South to the junction of NW Sunset Hwy (Hwy 26) @ 7:35 PM
LEFT onto NW Sunset Hwy heading for Portland.
Continue on NW Sunset Hwy to the NW Cornelius Pass Exit @ 7:55 PM
From this end point we will take NW Cornelius Pass to Lupe's Escape for a late dinner or a drink. @ 8:00 PM

Lupe's Escape
19405 SW T.V. Hwy
503-591-5278

Ride Safe
Dick 'Marbles' Winders

P.S.
If at all possible keep Saturday, August 15th in your schedule. Nearly a year ago we ALL lost a dear friend, Matt Runkle. I don't believe I was ever around Matt when he didn't smile at least once. On August 10th last year it was Matt, Jen and Ty making sure I was O.K. when I went down. God had MUCH MORE IMPORTANT WORK for this MAN.
RIDE WITH US IN MEMORY OF MATT.
He just might be your 'Guardian Angel.'

 

Shawn,
Our pace won't be radical. You shouldn't worry.
Nice shot of your bike. That"s out at Hagg Lake isn't it?

 

Jamie,
You're right on tomorrows hot weather!
I'm gonna go with Motocross gear with GOOD ARMOR as a base.

 

We'll miss you Yasar.

For a 'Track Bike' - seriously look at the YZF R6. 2011 would be a good pick. 2008 would be as far back as I would go.
The Suzuki GSX R600 from 2013 or 2014 is another great pick but expensive. Don't consider 2012 or older.

Dick

 

@rider4ever

Don't listen to ANYONE'S advice for a 'Track Bike.' Investigate for yourself the MotoAmerica & AMA Pro Road racing results for 'near showroom stock classes. THAT will tell you which bikes handle pretty much out of the packing crate.
Want the improve your skills? Put a WELL engineered machine under you. Don't fight with flaws.

Look in these 'near stock classes' which manufacturers are placing in the top ten.

Don't pick a bike on looks or because it has a red seat. Pick it because the PRO'S do VERY WELL on it.

Dick

 

@rider4ever

Done your research yet?

Last Saturday at Mazda Raceway, in the MotoAmerica Superstock 600 class what manufacturer finished 13th 15th and 16th?
What manufacturer had the top 12 finishing positions?
Did you read the rules for this class?

This is REAL WORLD, not how some magazine test rider felt about a bike
Generally you can use that magazine article to wipe your butt.

Sorry but these are the FACTS. Not my 'dumb' opinion on a brand. Sometimes the truth hurts.

Dick

 

The key statement here is a WELL engineered machine under you and NOT fight with the flaws of a lesser machine.
Get a start with a known. Pro racing results in the SuperStock 600 class is a good indicator of engineering refinement
Please remember - it's rider feedback that enables support engineers to make the setup work for said rider.