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by gagnaou
14 Oct 2022 23:17
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Fall bird farm trail ride
Replies: 8
Views: 715

Re: Fall bird farm trail ride

Not dead. Not sure if I can make it next weekend. We’ll try
by gagnaou
14 Oct 2022 23:09
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Fall bird farm trail ride
Replies: 8
Views: 715

Re: Fall bird farm trail ride

Not dead. Not sure if I can make it next weekend. We’ll try
by gagnaou
22 Aug 2022 13:01
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Post pics or video from your ride today
Replies: 440
Views: 359312

Re: Post pics or video from your ride today

Somewhere between Council Grove and Florence yesterday (Sun 8/21) https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycle/2022/Council-Grove-Breakfast/i-2xsrKS4/0/aa04d959/L/IMG_20220821_102351070-L.jpg Rear tire went flat 6 miles S of Florence. Right side of bead broke. I didn't even notice on the gravel road, but ...
by gagnaou
27 Jul 2022 10:58
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Opportunity to talk to a Dakar racer?
Replies: 4
Views: 1083

Opportunity to talk to a Dakar racer?

Hey guys, trying to gauge what would be the interest of you coming to a location within an hours of Kansas city where you would be able to camp, eat, rub shoulder with and listen to Top 10 Dakar finisher Mason Klein. There may also be the possibility of you getting your hands dirty in trying to do a...
by gagnaou
10 Apr 2022 21:03
Forum: Ride!
Topic: April 23 2022 Bird Farm trail ride
Replies: 5
Views: 1204

Re: April 23 2022 Bird Farm trail ride

Argh unfortunately we won't be able to make it this time.

Next time! Thanks for opening your place Bird Man!
by gagnaou
14 Nov 2021 20:06
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 14 th Manhattan Fun Ride (November 13th)
Replies: 3
Views: 2029

Re: 14 th Manhattan Fun Ride (November 13th)

Weather was just about perfect yesterday! Got quite a few people showing up and some kiddos having their first experience riding a motorcycle. Thanks for providing the bikes Troy! Well, I did not take very many pictures yesterday, but those kiddos went back at it this morning ;-) https://photos.smug...
by gagnaou
11 Nov 2021 17:25
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Riding School 14th of November
Replies: 0
Views: 858

Riding School 14th of November

I know it is super late, but I did not think about it and Troy suggested I post it here. A couple of friends of mine are organizing it, here is what they posted on facebook: "Anybody interested in a riding school? Time to practice up n get in control of the bike. Learn the techniques to excel over o...
by gagnaou
07 Nov 2021 20:18
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 14 th Manhattan Fun Ride (November 13th)
Replies: 3
Views: 2029

Re: 14 th Manhattan Fun Ride (November 13th)

Looking ahead at the weather, it looks like we will have a shower mid week for some primo riding dirt conditions. Weather will be in the low 50s on Saturday, but to the contrary of a dual sport ride where it may be considered chilly, it will be perfect conditions for trail riding. Shop will be heate...
by gagnaou
07 Nov 2021 20:18
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Fall Bird Farm Trail ride Oct. 23 ,2021
Replies: 24
Views: 7535

Re: Fall Bird Farm Trail ride Oct. 23 ,2021

It was a great time, we thoroughly enjoyed it! Leonce was a little apprehensive about getting back on the bike after a broken leg, but everything went perfectly!
by gagnaou
03 Nov 2021 21:24
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Fall Bird Farm Trail ride Oct. 23 ,2021
Replies: 24
Views: 7535

Re: Fall Bird Farm Trail ride Oct. 23 ,2021

Awesome, it looks like I may be able to come with the kiddos to ride for a bit in the afternoon. Thanks for opening you place!

Luc
by gagnaou
28 Oct 2021 15:35
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Farming is hard
Replies: 14
Views: 4106

Re: Farming is hard

I read what you were laying down troy and you are spot on. Luc is correct about the PPP plan and all of the $ from that, that went to farms. that was for 2020 though, not '19? Good point I had my dates messed up, those extra government payment from previous years were supposedly there to make up fo...
by gagnaou
28 Oct 2021 08:26
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Farming is hard
Replies: 14
Views: 4106

Re: Farming is hard

Troy, Just to bring a little perspective to the numbers, 2019 numbers had a lot of COVID assistance government help that most businesses (any business with employees or that could show a loss of income from pre pandemic) were eligible for, that is why the share of the net income coming from the gove...
by gagnaou
17 Oct 2021 10:56
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Post pics or video from your ride today
Replies: 440
Views: 359312

Re: Post pics or video from your ride today

Very nice!!! Thanks for sharing Troy! I am glad you guys had a great time!!!
by gagnaou
06 Oct 2021 14:46
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Fall Bird Farm Trail ride Oct. 23 ,2021
Replies: 24
Views: 7535

Re: Fall Bird Farm Trail ride Oct. 23 ,2021

argh, I will be out of town :-(
If anybody is on the fence, go, you will be glad you went, this is such a fun day and such a nice place to ride at! Bird man keeps his trails in tip top shape!!!!

Thanks for hosting! I am sorry I will have to miss it

Luc
by gagnaou
06 Oct 2021 10:49
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Sep 24-26: Adventure Palooza 2021
Replies: 16
Views: 5173

Re: Sep 24-26: Adventure Palooza 2021

Thanks for the report XR-nut! Looks like a good time was had by all involved!!! If you're up for a challenge, we plan to ride the entire route (roughly 500 miles) and do all the checkpoints straight through. Roughly 50 checkpoints with the bonus points included. We will have big lights on the 990s ...
by gagnaou
04 Oct 2021 09:43
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Sep 24-26: Adventure Palooza 2021
Replies: 16
Views: 5173

Re: Sep 24-26: Adventure Palooza 2021

Thanks for the report XR-nut! Looks like a good time was had by all involved!!!
by gagnaou
30 Sep 2021 10:18
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 14 th Manhattan Fun Ride (November 13th)
Replies: 3
Views: 2029

14 th Manhattan Fun Ride (November 13th)

Looks like there is not very much activity on the forum those days... But regardless, here it is, if you have small kiddos this is for you! Here is the date for the fun ride in Manhattan this Spring. Ride will be from 1pm until 6pm if the little ones can last that long! Please post if you are planni...
by gagnaou
28 Sep 2021 08:43
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Sep 24-26: Adventure Palooza 2021
Replies: 16
Views: 5173

Re: Sep 24-26: Adventure Palooza 2021

Sounds like it was a good time Troy!!!
by gagnaou
05 May 2021 10:12
Forum: Ride!
Topic: May 22 Spring Bird Farm Trail Ride
Replies: 29
Views: 8277

Re: May 22 Spring Bird Farm Trail Ride

Argh, we will not be able to make, but thanks for opening your place Larry! This is such a cool place to learn at and have a good time with the little ones!!!!

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