Ride the Goats! 8/10/13

Tahoebrian5 · August 10, 2013, 07:56:41 AM

Sounds like it's just me and you Mel. Now we can keep a pace unobstructed by other green riders (pun intended)

GreenMachine · August 10, 2013, 08:05:03 AM

True. I'd just hold you two up.

Mel · August 10, 2013, 05:21:57 PM

Thanks for making the ride Brian! I'd have to say that was the most fun ride I've been on since I moved up here. It's nice to find someone that likes to run a very spirited, yet safe, pace

! Got to scrub in my Dunlop Q3's properly! Hope you liked some of the roads less traveled that we did. The only way it could have been better is if I didn't have that 1MPH tipover on that 180 uphill switcback...rookie move

! I'm still chuckling about that one! Can't wait for our next ride.

Mel

GreenMachine · August 10, 2013, 07:50:28 PM

Mel,

Did TB5 wear you out too? He has a habit of doing that. FZ-6 dropped? Is it too bike of a bike for you???

Mel · August 10, 2013, 10:13:35 PM

GM, the tip over was in the beginning of the ride and we picked up the pace after that

. I'm just an old man, but kept the pace to the end as Brian can attest

. Awesome day!!!

Tahoebrian5 · August 11, 2013, 09:58:01 AM

Thanks Mel for a great ride. I'm pleasantly beat up and definitely got my fill of wearing out my sliders and tire edges. Highlight of the trip was pleasant valley rode. What a hidden gem and I've ridden right by it counless times without a clue. The last blast up and down washington road was awesome as well. I almost blew the centerline and had use all my skill to keep the tires on the right side and then the 180 near the top I pushed the front dramatically. Just a testament to how hard I had to push it to see if I could even pull a gap on that pesky little FZ6! On the downhills not a chance!

Mel · August 12, 2013, 01:09:07 PM

Hey Wiles,

Next time you need to come along! I think the 3 of us would have a great time

!

Mel

dub · August 13, 2013, 10:34:17 AM

Quote from: Tahoebrian5 on August 09, 2013, 12:31:07 PMHow'd it feel safety wise being in close quarters with other racers?

That's the best part. Unlike a track day, you know the guy you are next to can handle a close pass without freaking out.

Quote from: Mel on August 12, 2013, 01:09:07 PM
Hey Wiles,

Next time you need to come along! I think the 3 of us would have a great time !

Mel

All I need is the time. I'll post up next time I'm available for a goaty ride.