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Started by Tony C., Fri 10, Feb 2023, 15:20:10

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Tony C.

Fri 10, Feb 2023, 15:20:10
With temps in the mid-50s to 60 in some places today, it was the first ride of the season for some Southern New Englanders. Including me. What a crazy non-winter we're having. No snow on the ground south of the Mass Pike and no ice for pond hockey or ice fishing.

Many towns laid down salt on Tuesday night because we had freezing rain. I was hoping that the salt would be washed away with Thursday night's rain. But we didn't really get a meaningful amount, so some salt remains.

Filled up the tires and left the house about 10:30. Temps were in the mid-50s, but the roads were still damp from the light rain on Thursday night. Ended up doing a loop around the Wachusett Reservoir, with a stop for lunch at a diner in Clinton, MA. Got home a little after 1 PM. By that time, I had seen a good number of bikes on the road. Total was 60 miles. It felt good.  :cooldude:

The bike needed a thorough wash to get rid of the salt and road grime. It's all clean and ready for what's next. That opportunity could come as early as next week. There's simply no snow in site in my area for the next two weeks.

Wall

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Fri 10, Feb 2023, 17:42:24
What's this motorcycle thing you speak of?
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.

Tony C.

#2
Fri 10, Feb 2023, 18:35:19
Quote from: Wall on Fri 10, Feb 2023, 17:42:24
What's this motorcycle thing you speak of?

Here's a model that might be good for you.  ;D



Wall

#3
Fri 10, Feb 2023, 20:10:07
HA! I like it!
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.

Wall

#4
Fri 10, Feb 2023, 20:12:46
HA! You should buy one, it looks good on you.
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.

holmes

#5
Sat 11, Feb 2023, 04:17:06
Sure was a beautiful day. Reminded me of that January years ago we all did RI

ybnorml

#6
Sat 11, Feb 2023, 05:45:17
Was a nice day way up here too Tony...
Still an enormous amount of sand and gravel on our roads...
Glad to hear you were able to get out for some fresh air....

Oss

#7
Sat 11, Feb 2023, 06:12:01
No potholes??

Here they are everywhere on the state highways and many local roads

But yeah, it was a great couple of days
If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison

When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra   (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)

Tony C.

#8
Sat 11, Feb 2023, 06:45:31
Quote from: Wall on Fri 10, Feb 2023, 20:12:46
HA! You should buy one, it looks good on you.

I'm good with the GW.   :cooldude:

Tony C.

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Sat 11, Feb 2023, 06:47:31 Last Edit: Sat 11, Feb 2023, 07:19:37 by Tony C.
Quote from: holmes on Sat 11, Feb 2023, 04:17:06
Sure was a beautiful day. Reminded me of that January years ago we all did RI

That was December 2001. I was riding behind JR and he was playing XMAS music on the radio of his Interstate. What a hoot!  ;)

Tony C.

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Sat 11, Feb 2023, 06:48:06
Quote from: ybnorml on Sat 11, Feb 2023, 05:45:17
Was a nice day way up here too Tony...
Still an enormous amount of sand and gravel on our roads...
Glad to hear you were able to get out for some fresh air....

Thanks Terry!

GaryC

#11
Sat 11, Feb 2023, 17:20:58
That was an unforgettable day!  JR, the guy on the far left is currently in the hospital with serious health issues. 

ybnorml

#12
Sun 12, Feb 2023, 04:06:15
Sorry to hear that about JR, hopefully he's on the road to recovery Gary.

Valkrocket

#13
Sun 12, Feb 2023, 11:51:18
Quote from: Tony C. on Sat 11, Feb 2023, 06:47:31
Quote from: holmes on Sat 11, Feb 2023, 04:17:06
Sure was a beautiful day. Reminded me of that January years ago we all did RI

That was December 2001. I was riding behind JR and he was playing XMAS music on the radio of his Interstate. What a hoot!  ;)



Look at all those "Young" bikers. Glad I didn't hang around with that group.  :roll:
;)
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