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So, anyway… a few of us have already talked about a New Year’s Eve ride, since the weather’s going to be really nice this weekend. This one is an advanced ride, with lots of curves and hills, and speeds exceeding 50mph, so please, 125cc+ bikes, only. Here’s the plan:
Meet up at Thorntons (7102 Charlotte Pike, 37209) anytime after noon on Saturday, and be ready to roll out at 1:00 p.m., sharp. There’s 90 minutes of riding, and with three stops, add about 45 minutes. My goal is to get everyone home before dark, so we’re rolling at 1:00! I will get to Thorntons around 12:30, to go over some stuff and hang out to chat.
If you click the image above, it will take you to Google Maps, outlining the route and the stops. If you’re concerned about whether your riding chops are up to it — and believe me, I think everyone I’ve ridden with before can handle this one! — you can check out video clips I’ve taken of some of the more challenging parts (1, 2, 3) to get an idea of how this ride goes. There are numerous gravel driveways emptying onto the route, so watching for loose gravel and sticks, etc., is a must. That said, this ride’s a blast, and I’ll be signalling for road hazards and not ripping around curves at daredevil speeds. We’ll also pull off if anyone falls behind, so ride your ride, and don’t worry about keeping up.
If you have questions, shoot me a message here; everything else will be covered at Thorntons around 12:30, Saturday. Hope to see you there!
UPDATE: @aries is asking if folks might want to also/alternately do a shorter, in-town ride on 12/31 — so please check out her comments and provide your input! Nothing wrong with having two rides on the same day!
