RainMaker
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« on: June 11, 2011, 10:16:54 AM » |
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Per the last meeting, I volunteered to lead one of my yearly midnight runs (to escape the heat) in July. This ride will be on either July 8th or July 9th, depending on the feedback as to which night (Friday or Saturday) is best for the most. We will KSU about 9:00PM and arrive for a midnight breakfast at our destination.
The ride this year is to Ardmore, Oklahoma. It will start in Plano, go through Mickinney, Farmersville, past Trenton, Whitewright, Bells, over the Carpenter Bluff Bridge into Oklahoma, then to Kemp, Achille, Durant, over Lake Texoma and on to Ardmore to the IHOP at I-35 and 70.
This is not a twisty route - it's nighttime! But it does cross a major river, lake, etc and should be cool enough that we won't melt along the way.
I will preride this and determine a good start time plus our fuel stop along the way and post those later. It's 150 miles up so figure about 3 hours, then 2 hours coming back down I-35.
Maybe some of our Oklahoma brothers would like to join us for the eats at the IHOP. Or suggest a better 24 hour breakfast joint in that area.
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2011, 01:31:13 PM » |
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sounds like a nice ride ,hope I can make it out to see everyone and enjoy a nother moonlight ride  |
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2011, 03:37:18 PM » |
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My 2 cents, Saturday would work for me, I usually work late on Friday and sometimes come back on Saturday. Sounds like a great plan though. I haven't done a night run in years. Walt |
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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2011, 09:41:28 AM » |
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Well, this ride don't look too popular.  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2011, 05:11:21 PM » |
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Rainmaker I would love to make that ride but I will be in Florida at that time . I hope everyone has a safe and good time.
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« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2011, 07:46:33 AM » |
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I haven't made any of the previous Midnight Rides, but they sound like fun. I just don't like the riding through the countryside at night part.  |
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« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2011, 09:01:07 AM » |
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We don't go fast, the roads are generally not twisty and it is so much cooler than a day ride.
If I ever finish my maintenance, I'll do a pre-ride and let you know if I see any critters.
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« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2011, 08:23:44 PM » |
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Mark, you still going on this ride?? I am really interested in this one. A few years ago, the club I used to ride with would do these rides all the time. If I have enough advance notice, I will be there.
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« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2011, 09:23:38 PM » |
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As long as we get some decent interest, I'll lead it. Would like to fill a table at the IHOP.
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« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2011, 08:37:45 AM » |
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Here's a slight modification which will shorten the route.
We stop in Durant and have Pizza at the Americo Pizzeria at the Choctaw Casino. Maybe drop a quarter in the slots. That makes it a 92 mile out, 90 mile back trip.
What about that?
RM
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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2011, 09:29:17 AM » |
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As long as I get to ride for a while and hang out with Valk owners, heck lets rock and roll Walt |
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« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2011, 10:43:44 AM » |
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Guys, the midnite ride last year was the highlight of my riding season.
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« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2011, 06:10:22 PM » |
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" I just don't like the riding through the countryside at night part. "  you can ride sweep ....  |
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