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Wench On Wheels · 11-25-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skychs

Wench on Wheels ..... Looks like Im heading east in the morning. If you can make it over to West Point ... love to ride with you.
chuck

Started at the mountain..... hit West Point late..... 'round 1130-noon-ish..... maybe catch ya next time. :) Ended at the beach.....

Rae

skychs · 11-25-2011, 04:47 PM

Serious mud is an understatement. Slippery, slimy, clay mud a foot to 15" deep is more like it. That and the 12" deep tire tracks leading into the mud was the real problem. I do have to say however, once we slowed the pace down everyone got the hang of it and plowed right through .... right side up. When I got home the wife had to wash me down with the garden hose. What a mess. If I keep this kind of riding up Im going to have to put a set of knobbies on the GS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L910Txj_-U

Sorry we missed you Wench. Had we known you were headed that way we would have waited a little longer.

JHVA · 11-25-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skychs

Serious mud is an understatement. Slippery, slimy, clay mud a foot to 15" deep is more like it. That and the 12" deep tire tracks leading into the mud was the real problem. I do have to say however, once we slowed the pace down everyone got the hang of it and plowed through right side up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L910Txj_-U

Sorry we missed you Wench. Had we known you were headed that way we would have waited a little longer.

BillsburgGS (Andrew) emailed me from Williamsburg Urgent Care and he's ok. Nothing broken. Might have a hairline fracture on a rib. He mentioned that he may be up for some more punishment tomorrow ("Maybe I can ride some tomorrow").

skychs · 11-25-2011, 06:13 PM

Sure .... get a group and lets do it again. This time Im taking my GoPro to capture the fun.
chs

JHVA · 11-25-2011, 07:39 PM

Return to King and Queen County. Anyone interested in some crazy slippery mud and puddles tomorrow (Saturday)?

Forest roads. Muddy. Country twisties as well with some gravel. About the only people we saw all day on the forest and hard surface roads were hunters.

I'm thinking a 10:30AM start time from West Point.

Let me know.

j

skychs · 11-25-2011, 08:42 PM

I can make it at 10:30.

Eddy Alvarez · 11-25-2011, 09:05 PM

Chuck, How long are you planning on being out riding? Any ETA on Richmond arrival that afternoon? I might be able to go...I'll call you if I can.

JHVA · 11-26-2011, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy Alvarez

Chuck, How long are you planning on being out riding? Any ETA on Richmond arrival that afternoon? I might be able to go...I'll call you if I can.

Just a few hours Eddy. We already know the roads/routes to take. Friday we explored and we were out longer.

We will meet at 10:30AM and be on the first trail/road 15 minutes later. Essentially the play area is between Rtes 14 and 17, so at any given time someone could boot scoot home to Richmond via 30/360.

skychs · 11-26-2011, 05:04 AM

Hey Eddy,
What ever you do .... bring your waterproof boots.

Its a great way to practice water crossings and slippery footing.

I agree with JHVA. A couple hours is all you need. Its a quick ride over there and back but lots of fun in between. I got the GoPro all charged up and ready to go.

SRMN8R · 11-26-2011, 05:08 AM

Y'all have fun to day, and be careful! Lot's of hunters will be out, and the deer will most likely be VERY active today.

Jimmy

BillsburgGS · 11-26-2011, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skychs

Hey Eddy,
What ever you do .... bring your waterproof boots.

Its a great way to practice water crossings and slippery footing.

I agree with JHVA. A couple hours is all you need. Its a quick ride over there and back but lots of fun in between. I got the GoPro all charged up and ready to go.

I can't make it again today due to prior commitments but those were some really fun roads. It's probably be a little easier for you guys today as my sideways sliding flattened out so many of the tougher portions

.

After my last fall I actually listened to Chuck's advice on how to ride through the muck and didn't fall again. I was thinking of naming my bike Das Boat.

DirtDoctor · 11-26-2011, 06:48 AM

Sorry I missed all the fun in the mud yesterday.Also will have to miss today.Hope you guys have fun and I'll join you next time.

JHVA · 11-26-2011, 07:23 AM

We can wait a bit after 1030 if any of you let us know you are on your way, etc

MrSandman818 · 11-26-2011, 09:44 AM

I really need to fix my bike! FML. Ive had the itch to ride for too long.

Guy Young · 11-26-2011, 11:22 AM

While some of yinz were out playing in the mud, figured I grab a couple Connie engines that had been temporarily moved for a spell:

and, do a little earthquake repair while the weather was so nice:

Dusty, nasty work, but someone has to do it.

And yes, I did wear a respirator mask to keep the cement dust outta my lungs.

EDIT: Done. Ready for the next shake, rattle, and roll:

.

11-25-2011, 04:47 PM	#12737
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 606	Mud ride Serious mud is an understatement. Slippery, slimy, clay mud a foot to 15" deep is more like it. That and the 12" deep tire tracks leading into the mud was the real problem. I do have to say however, once we slowed the pace down everyone got the hang of it and plowed right through .... right side up. When I got home the wife had to wash me down with the garden hose. What a mess. If I keep this kind of riding up Im going to have to put a set of knobbies on the GS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L910Txj_-U Sorry we missed you Wench. Had we known you were headed that way we would have waited a little longer. skychs screwed with this post 11-25-2011 at 05:06 PM

11-25-2011, 06:13 PM	#12739
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 606	mud ride Sure .... get a group and lets do it again. This time Im taking my GoPro to capture the fun. chs

11-25-2011, 07:39 PM	#12740
JHVA Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Lanexa, Virginia Oddometer: 1,781	Return to King and Queen County. Anyone interested in some crazy slippery mud and puddles tomorrow (Saturday)? Forest roads. Muddy. Country twisties as well with some gravel. About the only people we saw all day on the forest and hard surface roads were hunters. I'm thinking a 10:30AM start time from West Point. Let me know. j __________________ Greater Williamsburg Tag Map 2009 BMW R1200GS 1971 MGB Roadster 1965 Yamaha YG1-K Rotary Jet 80

11-25-2011, 08:42 PM	#12741
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 606	Mud Ride I can make it at 10:30.

11-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#12742
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,714	Chuck, How long are you planning on being out riding? Any ETA on Richmond arrival that afternoon? I might be able to go...I'll call you if I can. __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure!

11-26-2011, 05:04 AM	#12744
skychs chuck smith Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Glen Allen Va (N. Richmond) Oddometer: 606	mud Ride Hey Eddy, What ever you do .... bring your waterproof boots. Its a great way to practice water crossings and slippery footing. I agree with JHVA. A couple hours is all you need. Its a quick ride over there and back but lots of fun in between. I got the GoPro all charged up and ready to go.

11-26-2011, 05:08 AM	#12745
SRMN8R Down & Out Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Powhatan, VA Oddometer: 2,928	Y'all have fun to day, and be careful! Lot's of hunters will be out, and the deer will most likely be VERY active today. Jimmy

11-26-2011, 06:48 AM	#12747
DirtDoctor Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond,VA Oddometer: 567	Sorry I missed all the fun in the mud yesterday.Also will have to miss today.Hope you guys have fun and I'll join you next time. __________________ Greg '07 BMW R1200 GSA,'62 Ducati 200 Elite SS,'61 BMW R50/2,'05 Honda CRF 230F/Baha Kit "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not..." - Thomas Jefferson

11-26-2011, 07:23 AM	#12748
JHVA Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Lanexa, Virginia Oddometer: 1,781	We can wait a bit after 1030 if any of you let us know you are on your way, etc __________________ Greater Williamsburg Tag Map 2009 BMW R1200GS 1971 MGB Roadster 1965 Yamaha YG1-K Rotary Jet 80

11-26-2011, 09:44 AM	#12749
MrSandman818 INaVANdownBYtheRIVER Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Colonial Heights, VA Oddometer: 646	I really need to fix my bike! FML. Ive had the itch to ride for too long. __________________ -Chrome don't getcha home, but carbon fiber sure is fancy My real name is Chris to stop the cornfusion at the RTE's

11-26-2011, 11:22 AM	#12750
Guy Young Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: North Chesterfield, VA Oddometer: 7,667	While some of yinz were out playing in the mud, figured I grab a couple Connie engines that had been temporarily moved for a spell: and, do a little earthquake repair while the weather was so nice: Dusty, nasty work, but someone has to do it. And yes, I did wear a respirator mask to keep the cement dust outta my lungs. EDIT: Done. Ready for the next shake, rattle, and roll: . __________________ GB Young Services, LLC Garage Project: http://gbyoung2.smugmug.com/Family/G...11686385_YA8pi Guy Young screwed with this post 11-26-2011 at 01:08 PM

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