NOVA Weekend Rides - Page 67

HBN · 11-25-2011, 04:53 PM

10:30. Sheetz, Haymarket

mnd · 11-25-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HBN

10:30. Sheetz, Haymarket

Since the CX is taken apart. Again. I'm going to not even bother racing the clock to get it back together.

Hopefully I'll be able to keep up with you guys on the KE.

HBN · 11-26-2011, 06:37 AM

Cant make it this AM, have fun riding. Kalsop is out too. Sticking closer to home.

bwalsh · 11-26-2011, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HBN

Cant make it this AM, have fun riding. Kalsop is out too. Sticking closer to home.

Maybe this thread title can be changed to "Cat Herders: NOVA inmates weekend rides".

mnd · 11-26-2011, 12:20 PM

Well, I made it and with the CX too. Figured water crossings were a strong possibility and the KE has the carb below the waterline.

ADVmouse · 11-28-2011, 04:17 AM

Had a nice ride Saturday with MND Matthew. We waited to about 11:15, visiting, and queuing for gas (boy that Sheetz is busy!).

We hit both Beaverdam and Peach Orchard water crossings. There were a couple other places challenging enough to be better up on the pegs. Woo hoo!

We tried to stop in Middleburg for a late lunch but it was very crowded. Next time I need to remember to go to the Aldie barbecue place.

Thanks MND!

Chris

sboada · 12-02-2011, 08:07 PM

Anyone riding this weekend?

BluWolf · 12-03-2011, 08:08 AM

I am going to try and get some riding in tomorrow, probably a little later in the day. We have end of season football parties and X-Mas light duty to get through.

I will post up tomorrow morning after today's progress.

sboada · 12-03-2011, 08:31 AM

Sounds good. Will stay posted

Cambion · 12-03-2011, 12:43 PM

It was nice this afternoon, not too chilly. Rode through Leesburg on my way back from a short ride down 15 and stopped to talk to the guys at Loudoun Motorsports about replacing the springs and adding cartridge emulators on my VStrom. Looked at a couple of WRs and DRZs just for kicks (I'm totally buying one of those as soon as I find a good deal on a used one!) They have a Super Tenere there that I drooled on a bit too.

Anyway, if you all ride tomorrow afternoon I might be able to make it depending on the time.

BluWolf · 12-04-2011, 11:33 AM

There is a better chance of me winning the Effing lottery than seeing my bike this weekend. FACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

SmileyO · 12-05-2011, 11:34 AM

Four of us, (3 Old Town Alexandrian's, and 1 Washingtonian) headed out Sunday for a bit of a ride in the Manassas area. We had the gamut of the BMW lineup, a GSA, a GS, a F800gs, and a F650gs single). I will write up a little ride report and get pictures once one of the other guys gives me permission, but I have a "tag"-o-rama / search and recovery operation if someone is interested. My neighbor and friend (on the GS) was having a grand old time, but somewhere between the Bull Run Crossing, and Oatlands Rd/Rt. 15 intersection, he lost his VA liscense plate and the Bob's BMW placard behind the plate. If someone finds the plate, we will be most grateful, plus, it gives someone a reason to ride some beautiful dirt roads. I am going to try to attach the map to show you our route.

VACommuter · 12-05-2011, 12:38 PM

I'm off Friday. Anyone want to go on a license plate hunt?

VAC

Beast Rider · 12-05-2011, 12:45 PM

A new "TAG" game....

SmileyO · 12-05-2011, 05:07 PM

Attached are some of the pictures of our ride. With all 4 types of GS bikes, we look like a BMW commercial that I will never get paid for. All pictures are provided by our ride photographer Lucas, and I know it is in capable hands....the guy works for NASA!

Fuelling up in Old Tpwn Alexandria. When you bicycle to work, I get sticker shock everytime.

Pulled off 66 because of bumper to bumper traffic. Kevin (on the right whom you will hear later) is checking his fancy pants Iphone to see how much further the traffic is...good news...it's cleared up just ahead, time to cruise out to Gainesville!

River Crossing at Bull Run River. Who's going first?

Who's going into the creek to pick up a bike should it fall or stall....I guess I am since I organized this ride.

I guess I also am running point to see how deep it is. I swear it was a lot deeper as I rode across it! And Yeah, I need some bar risers.

Clay on the GSA...that bike makes a creek look like a puddle!

Kevin going through...one of the cleanest guys I know. I think this is his first water crossing. Somehow his bike never got dirty, and yet he still washed it when he got back home. Please note, lisc. plate is still attached.

Another shot of Kev.

Lucas, now this guy can do anything, including most of the photography. Later his tail light rattle loose, as the rest of us chatted, he had it on in a jiffy. I guess it's good he's a NASA boy!

Lunchtime....but this is kind of in the middle of nowhere. Wait, there's Middleburg in the middle!

End of the day, in Middleburg, after lunch...all smiles. Casualties of the day, Kevin's lost lisc. plate, and Lucas's brake light won't flash. Somehow this picture looks like either a bmw commercial, or maybe a beer commercial?

So with that, anyone finding a VA liscense plate, as well as the Bob's BMW placard, please notify me and I will come pick it up. That or Kevin will have to stand in the VA DMV line. I don't know what it's like out there in the boondocks, but here in Alexandria, it's where time has stopped, and most likely your day is over before it began..

11-25-2011, 04:53 PM	#991
HBN plays in traffic Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Oddometer: 10,976	10:30. Sheetz, Haymarket __________________ Only those that go would know. - WayneJ 2001 R1150GS - 1976 R75/6 - 1975 XL250 HBurgNinja - The Thread \| HBN Boondocking the Nation \| Beards to Canada

11-26-2011, 06:37 AM	#993
HBN plays in traffic Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Oddometer: 10,976	Cant make it this AM, have fun riding. Kalsop is out too. Sticking closer to home. __________________ Only those that go would know. - WayneJ 2001 R1150GS - 1976 R75/6 - 1975 XL250 HBurgNinja - The Thread \| HBN Boondocking the Nation \| Beards to Canada

11-26-2011, 12:20 PM	#995
mnd Mad Neanderthal Disease Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Oddometer: 1,063	Well, I made it and with the CX too. Figured water crossings were a strong possibility and the KE has the carb below the waterline. __________________ Map of Northern Virginia Tag-O-Rama My NoVA Dirt map.

12-03-2011, 08:08 AM	#998
BluWolf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg, VA Oddometer: 188	I am going to try and get some riding in tomorrow, probably a little later in the day. We have end of season football parties and X-Mas light duty to get through. I will post up tomorrow morning after today's progress. __________________ Marc Langlois BMW F800GS BOA #166285

12-04-2011, 11:33 AM	#1001
BluWolf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg, VA Oddometer: 188	There is a better chance of me winning the Effing lottery than seeing my bike this weekend. FACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!! __________________ Marc Langlois BMW F800GS BOA #166285

11-28-2011, 04:17 AM	#996
ADVmouse Whiskered Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Falls Church, VA Oddometer: 145	Had a nice ride Saturday with MND Matthew. We waited to about 11:15, visiting, and queuing for gas (boy that Sheetz is busy!). We hit both Beaverdam and Peach Orchard water crossings. There were a couple other places challenging enough to be better up on the pegs. Woo hoo! We tried to stop in Middleburg for a late lunch but it was very crowded. Next time I need to remember to go to the Aldie barbecue place. Thanks MND! Chris

12-02-2011, 08:07 PM	#997
sboada Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Oddometer: 129	Anyone riding this weekend?

12-03-2011, 08:31 AM	#999
sboada Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Oddometer: 129	Sounds good. Will stay posted

12-03-2011, 12:43 PM	#1000
Cambion Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Ashburn, VA Oddometer: 71	It was nice this afternoon, not too chilly. Rode through Leesburg on my way back from a short ride down 15 and stopped to talk to the guys at Loudoun Motorsports about replacing the springs and adding cartridge emulators on my VStrom. Looked at a couple of WRs and DRZs just for kicks (I'm totally buying one of those as soon as I find a good deal on a used one!) They have a Super Tenere there that I drooled on a bit too. Anyway, if you all ride tomorrow afternoon I might be able to make it depending on the time.

12-05-2011, 11:34 AM	#1002
SmileyO Sorta n00b Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 22	possible new "tag"-o-rama Four of us, (3 Old Town Alexandrian's, and 1 Washingtonian) headed out Sunday for a bit of a ride in the Manassas area. We had the gamut of the BMW lineup, a GSA, a GS, a F800gs, and a F650gs single). I will write up a little ride report and get pictures once one of the other guys gives me permission, but I have a "tag"-o-rama / search and recovery operation if someone is interested. My neighbor and friend (on the GS) was having a grand old time, but somewhere between the Bull Run Crossing, and Oatlands Rd/Rt. 15 intersection, he lost his VA liscense plate and the Bob's BMW placard behind the plate. If someone finds the plate, we will be most grateful, plus, it gives someone a reason to ride some beautiful dirt roads. I am going to try to attach the map to show you our route. Attached Images

12-05-2011, 12:38 PM	#1003
VACommuter Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Oddometer: 803	I'm off Friday. Anyone want to go on a license plate hunt? VAC __________________ 2002 KLR w/ Enduro Sidecar "Dirt Nasty" 2003 KLR "Street Ugly" 2000 BMW K1200LT w/Sidecar "Bavarian Princess"

12-05-2011, 12:45 PM	#1004
Beast Rider Beast Rider Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Orlean Virginia Oddometer: 1,400	A new "TAG" game.... __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!

12-05-2011, 05:07 PM	#1005
SmileyO Sorta n00b Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 22	Sunday's Ride...where were you all? Attached are some of the pictures of our ride. With all 4 types of GS bikes, we look like a BMW commercial that I will never get paid for. All pictures are provided by our ride photographer Lucas, and I know it is in capable hands....the guy works for NASA! Fuelling up in Old Tpwn Alexandria. When you bicycle to work, I get sticker shock everytime. Pulled off 66 because of bumper to bumper traffic. Kevin (on the right whom you will hear later) is checking his fancy pants Iphone to see how much further the traffic is...good news...it's cleared up just ahead, time to cruise out to Gainesville! River Crossing at Bull Run River. Who's going first? Who's going into the creek to pick up a bike should it fall or stall....I guess I am since I organized this ride. I guess I also am running point to see how deep it is. I swear it was a lot deeper as I rode across it! And Yeah, I need some bar risers. Clay on the GSA...that bike makes a creek look like a puddle! Kevin going through...one of the cleanest guys I know. I think this is his first water crossing. Somehow his bike never got dirty, and yet he still washed it when he got back home. Please note, lisc. plate is still attached. Another shot of Kev. Lucas, now this guy can do anything, including most of the photography. Later his tail light rattle loose, as the rest of us chatted, he had it on in a jiffy. I guess it's good he's a NASA boy! Lunchtime....but this is kind of in the middle of nowhere. Wait, there's Middleburg in the middle! End of the day, in Middleburg, after lunch...all smiles. Casualties of the day, Kevin's lost lisc. plate, and Lucas's brake light won't flash. Somehow this picture looks like either a bmw commercial, or maybe a beer commercial? So with that, anyone finding a VA liscense plate, as well as the Bob's BMW placard, please notify me and I will come pick it up. That or Kevin will have to stand in the VA DMV line. I don't know what it's like out there in the boondocks, but here in Alexandria, it's where time has stopped, and most likely your day is over before it began..

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