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Mellow Group Ride - MGR - Sat 5/10 10AM

BigB

Mr Honda #849
Joined
Mar 19, 2003
Location
Mountain View
Moto(s)
14 CBR 1000RR Street, 09 CBR 1000RR Track
Name
Bryan
BARF perks
AMA #: 2743740


Join the "Original MGR" - Mellow Group Rides started in 2008!

Meet Place: 6009 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123 (Starbucks)
Meet Time: Sat, 10AM, KSU 10:30AM 5/10/14 (Please be on time)

Planned in-route snack spot: Gizdich Ranch

~~~NEW RIDERS WELCOME~~~


Things to know:
  • Arrive with a full tank of gas. We are meeting near a gas station. Easy fill up there.
  • Make sure your bike is in good operating condition. (Chain lubed? Check tire pressure?)
  • As usual we will break into groups depending on who shows up (to accommodate varying skill levels) if necessary.
  • Everyone is expected to ride within their comfort level.
  • Safety is our priority.
  • Experienced riders who wants to ride a mellow pace are always welcome.
  • Volunteers for lead and sweep always welcome and appreciated.
  • We will be making several planned stops to regroup and stretch any sore legs.
  • All riding levels are welcome, Mellow pace required. PM or post if you have concerns.
  • If you arrive after the pre ride speech, you must ride in the last group until the first rest stop.
  • All riders are expected to have a basic understanding of our planned route.

WARNING:

  • We will NEVER have a “A pace” group. Drag knees? No. Find a different ride.
  • You can't ride without getting an 'achievement award'.... Find a different ride.

Route: (approx 70 miles, 2 hours seat time + Pit stops)

LINK

-- Please read the map, know the names of the roads if you don't print it out and bring with you. --

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In for pie!

I also beat Geno and replied first!
 
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Oh, two weeks away for the next ride, good. Just broke a finger pretty bad yesterday, we shall see how it is in 2 weeks. Hopefully I can join.
 
Likely in.

How did you break your finger?
 
Count me in!

I've been waiting for one of these to come around! I need more seat time on rides with experienced riders so I can learn to be less of a n00b.
 
I've been waiting for one of these to come around! I need more seat time on rides with experienced riders so I can learn to be less of a n00b.

That's the wrong way to approach your POV, haven't you been reading?

IDK your experience but you're a giving the impression of a noob trying to ride above skill level.

Or have you been reading and just want to start something? Being sarcastic, please don't. Sarcastic is the weakest language when it comes to the internet.
 
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MGRs not for new riders?

That's the wrong way to approach your POV, haven't you been reading?

IDK your experience but you're a giving the impression of a noob trying to ride above skill level.

Or have you been reading and just want to start something? Being sarcastic, please don't. Sarcastic is the weakest language when it comes to the internet.

No sarcasm intended. I took the MSF BRC in January, bought my bike in February, and it's my first bike. When I joined BARF, the "Welcome to BARF" message said to watch out for MGRs, which I did.

My intent is to go on a Mellow Group Ride, enjoy a moderate pace and get better at riding without holding everyone up :ride. If this isn't the intent of the MGRs, let me know and I'll skip it and stay out of the way.
 
No sarcasm intended. I took the MSF BRC in January, bought my bike in February, and it's my first bike. When I joined BARF, the "Welcome to BARF" message said to watch out for MGRs, which I did.

My intent is to go on a Mellow Group Ride, enjoy a moderate pace and get better at riding without holding everyone up :ride. If this isn't the intent of the MGRs, let me know and I'll skip it and stay out of the way.

That is exactly the intent of MGRs - you are in the right place. Hope to see you Saturday!

:ride
 
If this isn't the intent of the MGRs, let me know and I'll skip it and stay out of the way.

That is the reason we do the ride. Make sure you come up to me and let me know who you are, I will make sure we keep an eye on ya, make sure you have fun.
 
I'm tempted to join. My bike is breaking in also, can't go past 6k rpm, so it should be good for it. It would be my first group ride with you guys.

Too bad the starting location is some 50miles from home, full of highways in bad shape...ouch.
 
But once ya have Pie.... all those miles are worth it!! :)
 
I was on Uvas/McKean between Watsonville and Bailey Rds. today.
Didn't there used to be some hella whoop-de-dos somewhere around there?
I couldn't find them, maybe they went missing...:(
 
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