God bless the Unemployed Ride, 8/8

[atul]

dnkase and I were thinking about a Angeles Crest ride on Thursday late morning (or thereabouts)

We could meet at a coffee shop in So. Pas. (near the end of the Pasadena FWY) or at the gas station off the 210 at the bottom of the Crest. (Can't remeber what brand gas, but its a common stop before going up the mountain.)

Any takers?

[ersigh]

Originally posted by atul
dnkase and I were thinking about a Angeles Crest ride on Thursday late morning (or thereabouts)

We could meet at a coffee shop in So. Pas. (near the end of the Pasadena FWY) or at the gas station off the 210 at the bottom of the Crest. (Can't remeber what brand gas, but its a common stop before going up the mountain.)

Any takers?

i might be interested ... what qualifies as "late" morning?

i'll need directions and all that ...

[Kurt'sSV]

Planning rides for weekdays!?!:mad: I hate all you peoople! Damn this desk job!!! :finger:

[Natedawgg]

The one where the 2 crosses over the 210? Shell.

[ersigh]

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Planning rides for weekdays!?!:mad: I hate all you peoople! Damn this desk job!!! :finger:

honestly, i've reached the point that if i could work, you know .. have money (maybe be able to make those payments on my bike that are required), i'd be doing that ...

riding during the week is a benefit of unemployment but it also underlines this feeling of irresponsibility that likes to weigh me down far too often ...

[atul]

I was thinking of around 10:00 am. I'm totally flexible though. Since this is David's neck of the woods, I'll invite him to give more specifics about times and meeting places, etc.

BTW: My neighbor (CBR 929) can't make it.

[ersigh]

Originally posted by atul
I was thinking of around 10:00 am. I'm totally flexible though. Since this is David's neck of the woods, I'll invite him to give more specifics about times and meeting places, etc.

BTW: My neighbor (CBR 929) can't make it.

hmm, i don't know how long it would take me to get to the meeting place ... any one have any idea? need to know, so i know when i'd need to get up and leave and all that

[linp]

It'll take you 1 hr 3 mins to get from Huntington Beach to Hwy 2. Which means you'd need to get up at 8AM, leave 9AM. Need a copy of the Map program?

[ersigh]

No ... I'd never use it ...

:)

[dnakase]

Getting there?

45 min. from HB would be my guess. But with traffic maybe an hour.

You have diamond lanes up the 605 for part of the way.

I would suggest pushing it back the meeting time by an hour since 8-10 am is peak traffic. Or we could split the difference and say 10:30?

[liammtierney]

im right there with all you unemplyed folk...lol. i just moved here west covina) from san luis obispo, so i dont start my new job till next week. any time is fine with me really. and any place is fine too. i have never been to angeles crest though, so some brief directions might help.

i went on a ride today at GMR with a couple guys from sportbikes.net. it was really fun. theyre from south pasadena. ill see if maybe they want to go too. they have a gix750 and ninja 9r.

im looking foward to hearing those dual renes too:D

[dnakase]

Angeles Crest (http://www.socalsvriders.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=403)

Basicly GMR is a subsection of Angeles Crest. Same type of basic geography.

I should caution that like GMR the "Crest" is infamous for those patched of gravel and sand that like to catch you in the apex at full lean.

Atul and I share a similar riding phylosophy: When in doubt, ride slow. So those of you that like a brisker pace should have no problem catching us on the way up.

I propose stopping and resting/waiting for slower riders, at the junctions.

1st the junction where the road to Palmdale splits off.

2nd would be the junction for the road out to Mt/ Wilson.

[ersigh]

Originally posted by dnakase
Angeles Crest (http://www.socalsvriders.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=403)

Basicly GMR is a subsection of Angeles Crest. Same type of basic geography.

I should caution that like GMR the "Crest" is infamous for those patched of gravel and sand that like to catch you in the apex at full lean.

Atul and I share a similar riding phylosophy: When in doubt, ride slow. So those of you that like a brisker pace should have no problem catching us on the way up.

I propose stopping and resting/waiting for slower riders, at the junctions.

1st the junction where the road to Palmdale splits off.

2nd would be the junction for the road out to Mt/ Wilson.

A friend of mine that I've not ridden with is going to join on Thurs. He pretty much only rides the crest and does track days ... I'm not sure what his street bike is, but his track bike is an R1.

[atul]

Taking Dave's advice on timing, should we just target 10:30am at the (mysterious unnamed) "coffee shop"?

BTW: My wife demanded I at least try to find a job today, so I went to the outplacement service my former employers were kind enough to spring for. What a bunch of LOSERS!!!!! I was probably 10 years younger than anyone else there! Also, when the "career coach" was asked about his success rate, he sheepishly replied "well, we haven't placed anyone since January". This "Super Loser" then told us he has over 140 clients at the moment!!!!!!

I'm doomed. Lets ride.

[ersigh]

Where is the mysterious coffee shop??

I'm gonna meet up w/Paul (friend whose joining) and then ride w/him there, since he knows the way. I'm guessing that meeting @ the gas station would be a better idea ...

Maybe I'll get to take some pix ...

[dnakase]

This is the Mystery Coffe Shop. (I think it would be too difficult to meet there, but might be a nice stop after?)

Corner of El Centro and Diamond in South Pasadena.

[liammtierney]

so whats the decided time and place? anyone know yet? or should i just check early in the morning? im coming from west covina so i might hit some traffic on the 210 going west. but once again, im up for any time of the day. see you all tomorrow.

[dnakase]

Meet Shell station off the 210 at 10:30 Am

Check here for map:
http://www.socalsvriders.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=403

I plan to ride to Mt. Wilson, (2nd map), then back down.

Be aware that there are some tight sections going out to Mt. Wilson from Angelest Crest Hwy.

Ride at your own pace, I know I will.

My cell ph# 626 695 4530 if you need to contact me the day of.

[ersigh]

My cell is 714 809 2116

It doesn't work @ my house ... but it works most other places.

[dnakase]

Originally posted by ersigh
... It doesn't work @ my house ... but it works most other places.

I live in a radio free zone as well... 626 403 5626 is my home #

[dnakase]

Thanks Leigh, liamm, Paul and Atul!

[idukes]

Damn, makes me wish I was unemployed. I'm missing so much great riding. :( :confused: :angel: :o

-Ian

[dnakase]

Riding is the only great thing about being unemployed, trust me.

P.S. You could always, "caugh", "hack", call in sick.:rolleyes: :D

[liammtierney]

yeah i had a great time. first time up the crest...now other places are gonna feel so.....not like the crest:D

[ersigh]

i've had the same reaction to the crest both times i've been there ... "damn, i could go a lot faster than i'm going, but ... i don't see any point in doing so ... where are the corners?"

granted, flying thru that one section at 100mph was kewl, if i can do it one handed, it's not tight enough ...

i had a good time tho', riding the crest after putting the heavier wt oil in my forks allowed me to get to appriciate the change it had on my bike, all over again. :)

and of course, good company makes all the difference. :)

[dnakase]

Originally posted by ersigh
... granted, flying thru that one section at 100mph was kewl, if i can do it one handed, it's not tight enough ...



Untill they invent a motorcycle cloaking device I think you need one of these:

http://www.hightechspeed.com/products/b_lcdplate.asp

[ersigh]

ooooh.

tooo kewl.

hehe.

not that anyone can see my plate unless they actually stop me ...

heh.

my problem is that i actually stop ... damn i need a faster bike.