Getting the Band Back Together
This adventure took place on 'Sunday September 20th, 2020'
While it's not the 10 day ride we would prefer, Duncan, Bruce, and I are going to ride together for the first time in a very long time. I'm pondering super slab up to Falls Road North of Baltimore, one of our favorites, and then loop over random roads to Catoctin ... dinner at McGinthy's at 8.
Adhoc late afternoon short ride.
This adventure took place on 'Monday September 7th, 2020'
We're heading out for a shortish ride before grilling this evening.
Post Injury K1300S Test Ride, Attempt 2
This adventure took place on 'Saturday September 5th, 2020'
So Saturday's ride attempt was a bust because of a nail Duncan found in his tire. We managed to get the tire replaced so the plan is to attempt an initial post injury K1300S ride on Saturday. Hopefully, we can get an earlier start than what we've mustered lately, but sleep has been so elusive for me.
Post Injury K1300S Test Run
This adventure took place on 'Friday September 4th, 2020'
On Friday, we're going to do a test run to see if Duncan can manage the K1300S with his banged up leg. Things went so well when riding the DR650SE that we think there's a decent chance it'll be ok. As such, there's no real plan. We're just going to take it cautiously and see how it goes.
Adhoc Tuesday Afternoon Ride
This adventure took place on 'Tuesday September 1st, 2020'
I'm not sure where we'll go but we're getting out on the bikes for a few hours.
DR650SE Test Ride
This adventure took place on 'Sunday August 30th, 2020'
So my buddy destroyed his leg a few months ago in a tragic scooter accident. (Cue Spinal Tap Drummer memorial.) He's recovered enough to attempt a modest first ride since the injury. There isn't much of a plan other than to see if he can manage to shift and hold the bike upright.
Best of the COBDR 2020
This adventure took place on 'Monday August 3rd, 2020'
5 riders meet in Denver then set out to explore the hardest and highest sections of the Colorado Back Country Discovery Route on a 5 day ride on the highest mountain trails.
Rona Ride 2020
This adventure took place on 'Saturday June 20th, 2020'
A 2000+ mile ride through the central Appalachian Mountains over 10 Days.
Power of Left Restart
This adventure is underway.
This is an invitation only adventure.
Duncan to my great surprise showed up spontaneously and declared that we needed to go for a ride since it had been too long. Who was I to disagree?
Training Ride
This adventure took place on 'Sunday March 8th, 2020'
Riding with Farida today on a moderate initial training ride. We'll focus on mild to moderate back country roads with little traffic possibly interspersed with some parking lot work. There will be frequent stops. Depending on how things are going we might make it as far as Gambrills Park Road which is one of my favorite in the area.
Coaching Farida
This adventure is underway.
This is an invitation only adventure.
I thought I had it out of my system, but I do not, so I've decided to coach a new rider, one of Yun's friends. The weather is nice today and I haven't been on a bike in 3 months so I'll take a few hours out and spend it away from the computer. I've made plenty of progress so I can probably afford a short break.
Ford Routes and Western Maryland Ride
This adventure took place on 'Monday October 28th, 2019'
After some discussion, we decided to re-trace part of the route Duncan and I did with Jim Ford some years ago and follow that with a run out to Savage River Road and the general area out in the pan handle. If we're able to get out at a decent hour this should be a right proper riding day.
Potentially Rainy Day Ride With Bruce
This adventure took place on 'Saturday October 26th, 2019'
We had hoped this would be a multi-day ride but circumstances have conspired to turn it into a day ride. Thinking of not venturing out too far.
Random Southern Maryland Chesapeake Coastal Ride
This adventure took place on 'Saturday October 5th, 2019'
First properly cool day in ages. We have no particular plan. The thought is to stop by Bob's BMW and buy some parts and then head somewhere. Not sure where. Maybe McGinty's for dinner ... well, probably McGinty's for dinner.
Philadelphia Dinner Ride
This adventure took place on 'Sunday September 29th, 2019'
I've been invited to dinner North of Philadelphia. My thought is that we could ride North and East-ish.
George Washington National Forest Gravel Road 4x4
This adventure took place on 'Monday September 23rd, 2019'
Something a little different. My buddy Mike has built an off-road 4x4 and we have talked for ages about going on some of the roads I've come across out West in the George Washington National Forest. So the plan is to take him over at least two gravel passes and on some trails.
Another Attempt at West
This adventure took place on 'Sunday September 22nd, 2019'
Last week we got rained out and opted to ride the Delmarva Peninsula. My thought is to go explore a few roads in a blank spot on the map just North West of Front Royal and just go exploring from there. It's supposed to be warm but the chance of rain is low.
Canadian Maritime Run
Scheduled to Start on: 'Sunday September 15th, 2019 12:00'
This is an invitation only adventure.
Eastern Loop
This adventure took place on 'Saturday September 14th, 2019'
The weather is turning sour in all points West. If we go that way we'll very likely get wet based on Wunderground forecasts. Looking around there's one area we've never ridden to before. It's just super boring long and flat but we have not done a loop out to Ocean City. My thought, as reflected on the plan, is to head across the bridge to Ocean city and then loop up and over through Chesapeake city. It'd be a right proper 340+ mile ride but consisting mostly of slab.
Ad Hoc Cool Sunday Ride
This adventure took place on 'Sunday August 25th, 2019'
Heading out. Don't really know where we'll end up.
A Hot Sunday Ad-Hoc Ride
This adventure took place on 'Sunday August 18th, 2019'
It's super hot outside, the car thermometer read 98. We're planning on heading out on another late afternoon/early evening ride to roughly the same area as yesterday to see what other roads we can find. And I'm sure, as is customary, I will find my way to McGinty's afterwards. I've added the tracks from yesterday's ride and the ride we did with Garrett to the plan just for easy reference.
Short Evening "Dodge Thunderstorms" Ride
This adventure took place on 'Saturday August 17th, 2019'
Complications got in the way of riding today so we're getting a wicked late start. There are popup thunderstorms to the South and East and the sky overhead is turning dark, but I suspect we'll try anyway. McGinty's Probably later.