Reply With QuoteSeems like a pretty disastrous place for new riders to meet up judging by the quality of the drivers there and the chaos in the parking lot... lol.
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Hi everyone,
Those of you who are interested please refer to RIDES/HOOKUPS!
I'm a very new rider and kinda lack confidence on big roads....more meaningless to say....dont wanna ride alone. Let's make some friends.
YOU WANT TO TAKE IT SLOW AND EASY, i'll see you bright and early sat. aug 13 @ 9am @ pacific mall parking lot SOUTH ENTRANCE.
Last edited by chin.r; 08-09-2011 at 04:37 PM.
Seems like a pretty disastrous place for new riders to meet up judging by the quality of the drivers there and the chaos in the parking lot... lol.
Haha at 9 am? the crazies aren't out yet!Originally Posted by Jonnie
Seems like a pretty disastrous place for new riders to meet up judging by the quality of the drivers there and the chaos in the parking lot... lol.
I will show btw.
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oh i just picked that location cuz its close to me, haa....it can be changed
I was just teasing. Being from Sauga, I don't know much about the East end. haha
I may drop by if I can wake up early enough and if my bike related injury is no problem by then!
CRAZIES :P
Welcome!!
hahaha dam i got work!!! i would join you but then im working!
Save yourself! my god man pick another spot!Seems like a pretty disastrous place for new riders to meet up judging by the quality of the drivers there and the chaos in the parking lot... lol.
I like, do you have a venue in mind? I have some ideas if interested.
2009 Yamaha V Star 650 Midnight Custom
to MadPoet, i have nothing in mind....was hoping for someone to lead us all...
I did some organized group rides and some rides just for fun, so I have no problem leading but if a more experienced rider would like to lead and I can trail behind so no one falls off the grid I am ok with that too. I will check with rafiki if she wants to join. Are you ok with speed limits up to 80km/h ?
Also weather permitting, if raining then we can postpone.
Last edited by MadPoet; 08-10-2011 at 04:47 PM.
2009 Yamaha V Star 650 Midnight Custom
I am willing to lead as well, having done so on many ocassions, but I'm not familiar with Markham and wouldn't know where to go. If you give me a route beforehand, I can memorize it and take the lead. Like MadPoet, I am also capable of riding trailer.
Hope it doesn't rain Saturday!
So here is what I came up with, weather permitting as well. It does not look like it will rain in the morning, but you never know. SO we are still looking with anyone with some experience that will lead/trail/marshal and give pointers. This is a NOOB ride, so if you are expecting above the limit speeds and twisties, then please do not come, or you will be bored quickly, if you have no mileage at all, then get a few hundred kilometers in the neighborhood first, and join us in few weeks.
The purpose of this ride: Is to learn maintaining distance, speed and communication within a group ride, single file, staggered formations...etc. Those who are more experienced are welcomed to add. Higher speeds are definitely not on the menu for tomorrow.
Tips:
The weather: Check this thread in the morning to see if this ride is still on. If it is going to rain in the morning, then we will cancel, otherwise, bring your rain suite because you may use it later on (hopefully not).
The Time: 9:00 AM @ Pacific mall south entrance.
Ride at your own pace, if you feel at any moment that you are being overwhelmed then fall back and we will all slow down for you. If this turns out to be a parade instead, then so be it. If you feel that we are too slow for you, please split and go do your own thing.
So Tomorrow, 9 am, full tank, empty bladder. See you there, if 20 noobs show up and no leads or marshals then we will definitely cancel.
Map will be discussed in the morning, It will be nothing special, just straight lines to get people comfortable with rides. I will print a few before I leave in the morning.
2009 Yamaha V Star 650 Midnight Custom
Weather looks promising so ride is still on.
2009 Yamaha V Star 650 Midnight Custom
It was an amazing ride today, thanks to the ride leader Neal who came and showed us the nicest noob friendly yet very interesting route. Seabreeze showed up in the meeting point and saved the day by boosting Chin.r's bike. I will post the picture we took once I get it off my camera. After the ride, we went for lunch and then off to GP bikes in Whitby. We hit loose sand on the way on taunton road, crappy experience for Tommy, chin.r and myself. Then we rode back via highway 2. Total of 160 kms.
Last edited by MadPoet; 08-13-2011 at 07:05 PM.
2009 Yamaha V Star 650 Midnight Custom
glad you guys had a great ride. weather was fantastic for it.
~=Big Daddy of the Dope Dragons MC=~
'05 Blue&Silver Hayabusa
yeah what a bummer eh...i started the group ride, and my bike's battery died out on me during the talk thur our route! LOL
Many many thanks to our great leader NEAL! hooray!..and those riders who came.
Dammit! I missed out. Hope you all do it again soon.
Hi to everyone I met at Pacific Mall...Glad you had a great ride!!
It was sad when I saw you leave the parking lot, knowing I had get into my van and to go back to work....
Looking forward to riding with you sometime...
Ready to head out from Pacific Mall...
Last edited by SeaBreez; 08-14-2011 at 03:11 AM.
......"Nowhere is one as free as on the road with no destination in mind"
2007 Vulcan 1500 FI - Still Thrillin'
2003 Honda Shadow Ace (sold)
1979 Yamaha 650 Special (sold)
if you guys do one next week saturday i might be in bright and early!
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