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Mellow Group Ride - MGR - Sat 8/3 Sun

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: Chevron, 200 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd
Meet Time: Sun, 10AM, KSU 10:30AM 8/3/14 (Please be on time)

*** Small chance of rain on Sunday. If Santa Cruz shows 30% chance or higher, we will cancel group ride. Check post here on Sat. ***

Planned in-route lunch spot: Betty Burgers LINK

~~~NEW RIDERS WELCOME~~~


Things to know:
  • Start the ride with a full tank of gas. We are meeting at 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.

  • 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 103 miles, 3 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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Sunday. 8/3
 
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I want to come but my bike is with the dealer for service. Also, I had a flat tire and they didn't have the same tire available in stock.

Tentative date is Saturday for them to return the bike but it may take up to Monday.

Hopefully I'll make it for the ride!
 
See ya all in the morning!
 
CHP safety and moto awareness seminar scheduled at Alice's at 10:00. FYI

Hmm, I didn't see anything posted on the forum about that ahead of time.
I went to their moto open house at the SJ office last year (had been posted in Social Gatherings) and I thought it was a lot of fun. Was looking to attend that again this year but there was never a post on it.. I started a thread to ask and nobody replied :nchantr
Maybe next year!
 
Yet another fantastic ride. Great weather, great roads, great bikes and friendly riders. Thanks BigB for taking the lead, and cheers to everyone!
 
What a ride. Great to see everybody. Will post video when I get around to it. Thanks!
 
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