4bangers

I was thinking of doing a sunday ride, it looks pretty nice and suppose to be relaxing/enjoyable.

it looks pretty nice this sunday, also, the ride will be nice and moderate pace, not crazy speed due to cops around the area, i'm a new rider anyways

time around noon, from the map we could meet at factoria mall (intersection of I90 and 405) then ride east to XXX rootbeer for lunch then ride the route, if you want to make it longer we could go around lake sammamish too, I've been on that road and it's pretty nice.

Anyone want to join?

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mikefsu

What is this Mercer Island you speak of?

devnull

I'm up for it if you don't mind a fat slow turd on what looks like a cruiser

Seattle

I might join if the weather permits.

I did it last weekend. It's slow sure, but checking out all the enormous houses and hot MILFS jogging was actually really fun. There are cops all over the island so you really gotta keep your wrist out of it even though the roads beg you to open it up.

4bangers

^^^ thanks for the tips Seattle

devnull, don't worry about it, all bike type are welcome, we can't go fast anyways with all those cops around.

suzukigixxer

be cautious of mercer island lotsa old blind people and hidden driveways

Bouncer

they call it "52 turns" really tight hairpins! could be fun if no traffic! watch the loose gravel!

PeteN95

Also watch out for Supermotos and dual sports railing past you! Sport bikes are out of their element on this road, at least East Mercer Way!

AcXr50

Is that a challenge!?

KatiScarlet

I might make this if the weater is nice and dry. And if my birthday hangover from the night before (see Trailer Trash party) can tolerate my loud pipes.

I grew up there so I know it well. FYI if you are planning to go around the outside ring of the island it is only about a 40 minute ride. We will likely be stuck behind a slow old person driving their Lincoln about 15 MPH. It is totally residential with driveways off the road the whole way. And no, you really can't speed. The cops are always out.

Devnull, you can hang out with me. I am on a cruiser and will drag ass for sure. The entire ride is lined with trees, so the roads will be a little slippery with wet leaves. Sliding off the road and down a 75' ravine doesn't appeal to me.

Want to meet at noon at the East Mercer Way off ramp from I-90? When you get to the top of the ramp (coming from Bellevue; turn left and cross over the freeway if coming from Seattle) there is a little dead end street to the right with lots of room for staging. It is also an excellent place to start a tour around the island. That puts us ending at the Roanoke Tavern, which has very tasty grub and is close to the West Mercer Way onramp right before the bridge.

zookTLS97

I rode on Mercer Island recently. There were lots of leaves and muds on the road. Ride safe guys. It can get a bit technical over there, but fun nonetheless.

Dual sport will be perfect for the current road condition there.

IanSV

I just rode east mercer way yesterday. Loose gravel at the apex of some of the turns and lots of leaves, but nothing super unreasonable as long as your cautious.

suzukigixxer

lets put together a 530 or camano loop or deception pass home via the widby ferry?

Seattle

"That puts us ending at the Roanoke Tavern, which has very tasty grub and is close to the West Mercer Way onramp right before the bridge."

Ah yes... the Roay. We head to lunch there often on Friday's for "off site team building luncheons"

railer

CpjMech

The speed limits on the Island are strictly enforced. Also lots of wet leaves everywhere. It is a nice little put put ride in the day light though. Have fun and watch it there.

jdpesz

I don't know if I can get away, but I like the sound of this.

4bangers

would you prefer some othe route more safe? sounds like everyone saying wet leaves, hidden driveway, cops, gravel...I'm sure something will happen if we have a group ride there, does anyone have another idea?

I was thinking we could go to alki, kirkland waterfront, ....

YamahaBlue

highbridge and ben howard that's what you should do! or something else up north then i'm game with 2 others

Bouncer

how bout stuntin auburn!!!

YamahaBlue

how about stunting in everett and after go for twisties

4bangers

stunting huh? are you sure cops won't be around, ticket are not cheap nowaday, is there an empty parking lot? or are you doing it on the street?

do you know some route?

Bouncer

i was referin to the "stuntin in auburn" thread!

4bangers

ohhh sorry bouncer, sure do you know where it is? is it just stunting?

i just update the route, what do you guys think?

YamahaBlue

oh i'm just running my mouth i dont stunt its dangerous and irresponsible and it gives us all a bad reputation and nobody should do wheelies until i learn how to do them. why u stunt? pm me.
i'm probably going highbridge-ben howard-sultan basin- old woodnvll duvall hwy-seattle parking lots.

Bouncer

yo 4banger! what bike do you ride?

4bangers

no i don't stunt, i too think it's not good, that's why Im check to see what else they do beside stunting like a ride or something

4bangers

i ride an 03 r6

Bouncer

you should go on mikefsu's ride! should be fun!its on the same day!

4bangers

but he started at 9am or something, i have church until 11 or so, i would love to but church come first....heheh

Bouncer

well....maybe if you have time on a weekday I can show you some local routes around seattle! the ones you post up are ok but kinda boring! no disrespect! I'll give you A for effort though!

4bangers

hahah thanks

YamahaBlue

Bam suckas! noon at dest A which is starbucks off of i5 exit 183


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