RAA 9 June 2014 Ouray, Colorado Week ?

[1olbull]

Roughly 1,100 miles for me so we will probably overnight somewhere along the way just so that we don't arrive looking like hammered dog $hit. 300 - 400 miles in a day isn't that bad as long as we get a decently early start. If we follow the "Kickstands up at 10" model we'll be riding in the dark though. One other thing I suggest is that we put together a few other Captains to lead rides so that we don't end up with one large group all trying to do the same ride. Last time in Maggie Valley it was hard to keep a large group together and on track to complete the ride by dark. Last thing we want to do is lose somebody. I have never been in the area before, but as long as I have a map I'd be happy to help lead or ride drag.

I habla, Amigo. It will be about 1400 miles for me to Ouray. That's why I think using Monday for R&R and for "get to know ya" and sud suckin' time would be good.
I have had better fortune with kicks up at 8 AM for rides around 400 miles. I be NO iron butt - I like my coffee and butt breaks every 120 or so miles.

With a large group, a short rider meet is important. The route should be laid out to everybody. If someone wishes to drop out for a photo or a piss - no problema, just catch up. The leader should insure there are no stragglers at EVERY turn off the current road. IF there are stragglers, we should stop and wait up. Stragglers should also be mindful of looking for us at the roadside in case we are on a break. If there are many, many participants (and I hope so) we should consider breaking up into groups of like ten riders grouped by riding speed preference. The previous guidelines would apply to each group as well.

I recommend Nolton leads the first day ride . . . and buys all the beer on Monday!

 

[R3Tex]

I recommend Nolton leads the first day ride . . . and buys all the beer on Monday!

+1

 

[rainman]

it will take us a couple days of hard riding hopefully mulley and joesy will be riding with us

 

[1olbull]

it will take us a couple days of hard riding hopefully mulley and joesy will be riding with us

So then, you are saying mully & joesy are your radar detectors and should likely be placed in the "faster riding preference " group???

 

[rainman]

thats if they can keep up cause im always leading must of the time and u can also count for at least 1 day of rain if u dont believe me just ask any one that has rode with me

 

[mexican]

thats if they can keep up cause im always leading must of the time and u can also count for at least 1 day of rain if u dont believe me just ask any one that has rode with me

I can testify to that

 

[Triple Trouble]

about 1800 miles each way for me. I'd likely do it in 3 days if I am on my own but if I bring my girlfriend I'd add another day.

 

[1olbull]

thats if they can keep up cause im always leading must of the time and u can also count for at least 1 day of rain if u dont believe me just ask any one that has rode with me

Well then, Rainman, it looks like you shall be in a different group than I. One that is miles away . . .
I HATE rain! Are you te one that brought me rain at the dragon and two days wasted motel money at Maggie Valley?

 

[1olbull]

about 1800 miles each way for me. I'd likely do it in 3 days if I am on my own but if I bring my girlfriend I'd add another day.

Send picture of girlfriend!

 

[Triple Trouble]

Send picture of girlfriend!

with clothes on?