Skyline Drive Ride?


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dart1963

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15th or 22nd depending on weather?

I really want to get a ride-n-shoot in this year. If you've never been on Skyline during Fall, the scenery is beautiful! Can't really say much for the riding... it's 35mph, and it really is (or the park rangers will deal with you). So, if you take it easy and enjoy the views, it is a great ride.

I'd want to stop a few times for photo-ops, so may run some of Skyline, not all the way to the Blueridge, and anyone can split off at any time.

Any interest? Say meet up at 8am at the top and ride from there?
 
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Sparkxx1

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dart1963 said:
15th or 22nd depending on weather?

I really want to get a ride-n-shoot in this year. If you've never been on Skyline during Fall, the scenery is beautiful! Can't really say much for the riding... it's 35mph, and it really is (or the park rangers will deal with you). So, if you take it easy and enjoy the views, it is a great ride.

I'd want to stop a few times for photo-ops, so may run some of Skyline, not all the way to the Blueridge, and anyone can split off at any time.

Any interest? Say meet up at 8am at the top and ride from there?
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Damnit I just looked it up, it looks beautiful. Honestly if it were 2 hrs closer I might have done it... :mad:
 
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madmike

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I'd love to. The 22nd will be better for me, but honestly I don't know until closer if either will work.

But if I am available, I def will.
 
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leprecaun jon

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if i had a bike and a working camera id be all over it
 
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dart1963

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Details!

ok, we'll shoot for the 22nd. Say meet at the 7-eleven right by the entrance of Skyline (intersection of 340 and Chiser rd) at 10AM (not too early), kickstands up by 10:30. I'll probably get there early and do breakfast somewhere in Front Royal.

Bring along anyone you want, I'm gonna invite a few friends as well.... but I'm going to make it clear that I'm not looking to go balls-to-the-walls, I want to stop and take pics and relax for the day. If it rains, we'll cancel.

Chad, You and Stephanie in?
 
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Rabbitman109

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Don, I am sorry we won't be able to make this. I really want to, but both of those weekends are taken up already. Sometimes I really hate having responsibilities.... I will have my Beretta tomorrow.....
 
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dart1963

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FZRblack said:
Don, I am sorry we won't be able to make this. I really want to, but both of those weekends are taken up already. Sometimes I really hate having responsibilities.... I will have my Beretta tomorrow.....
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Sorry to...er.. ah! the Beretta, what was I saying :D Sweet!

Yep, I might have my wife and kids tag along, she's not sure yet. Figured we could have lunch out at the park or somewhere on the way back.
 
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FitZ6R

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Wow, I haven't done Skyline in 20 yrs or so.

Only 220 miles from me.... My Cee Bailey screen arrives today, and I'm planning 600-some miles this weekend. Assuming I survive that, a jaunt down to VA would be nada.

What happened to Chris (diluted)? Did he sell his bike?
 
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dart1963

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FitZ6R said:
Wow, I haven't done Skyline in 20 yrs or so.

Only 220 miles from me.... My Cee Bailey screen arrives today, and I'm planning 600-some miles this weekend. Assuming I survive that, a jaunt down to VA would be nada.

What happened to Chris (diluted)? Did he sell his bike?
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Don't know if he sold yet or not.

He's a Dad now, doesn't get much time to ride so he decided to get rid of it. He's still hanging around here though.
 
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madmike

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Update, looks like I should be in. However, if it's just me...the dragon. If the wife has the day off, you'll have to listen to the hog all day.
 
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dart1963

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dart1963

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heading out now... see you there... think we picked up a few more riders since last night.
 
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madmike

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Sorry for the no-show. We got halfway to Front Royal and turned back due to the cold. My hands felt like they were going to break off. Gotta get some cold weather gear, especially gloves.
 
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dart1963

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madmike said:
Sorry for the no-show. We got halfway to Front Royal and turned back due to the cold. My hands felt like they were going to break off. Gotta get some cold weather gear, especially gloves.
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NP, yeah, I brought my winter gloves with me and my heated liner... both came in handy. Warmed up nice later in the day, but it was chilly this morning.
 
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madmike

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dart1963 said:
NP, yeah, I brought my winter gloves with me and my heated liner... both came in handy. Warmed up nice later in the day, but it was chilly this morning.
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It was 39 degrees when I left the house. My fingers were just killing me. Winter gloves are being ordered this weekend ;)
 
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dart1963

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motogp6r said:
does anyone want to do this ride this year? sooner than later...:rolleyes:
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I ride it at least three times a year, just a great relaxing ride. Will be a bit chilly right now, but in a couple weeks should be perfect.
 

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