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Look what just showed up at my house!! Sure could have used these yesterday. http://gthonen.home.comcast.net/TempImages/CIMG0357.JPG Pat, no problem on the tube. Just bring it along next time we ride. We'll undoubtedly need it! I question the foam inserts and ball inserts as well. As hot as these th...

I don't know what to say about this one!? Five riders, five flats and about 250 miles – and we didn't even finish the route! The flats really took the wind out of our sails. Two of the flats were failed patches that basically melted off from the heat. So we called it a day after Wathena/Troy and hea...

David, we'll leave Olathe early and meet you at BK at 7:00.

Sorry you can't make it Daryl. I'm sure we'll have plenty more riding soon.

This is starting to shape up nicely. Looks like about 6 riders if everyone shows. Looks like Atchison only got about .67" of rain so we should be fine. David, the edited route sounds good to me. I wish we could start earlier but I don't know if that will work for everyone. Guys, post below if you wa...

Sunday's ride is still on with possible route change.

David: do you think it will be too wet up North to ride River Road and Doniphan County?

MacWildcat: I emailed you the route. That will be a long haul from Manhattan.

Anyone else planning to join us?

I'm filling out my registration form right now! Sounds like a good time. KCHusky, you going to ride out or trailer it? I'm up for either if you want to join forces.

Don't think I'll camp though, so I'll check into lodging.

Clean that air filter and change that oil! I need to do the same thing, actually. Where's a good place to meet in Atchison? At the start of the River Road? I'll have to look at the route and see if we can find a spot. The bigger question is the timing. Get the KC group together, then the Lawrence gr...

KCHusky brought it up, so I'll put it out there. The "KS Dakar" from Lawrence to Atchison to White Cloud and back with a total mileage of roughly 250. Forecast: Sunny and beautiful with a high of 88. KC Riders: meet at 7:00 at the main entrance to Shawnee Mission Park (79th & Renner Rd.) All Riders:...

Definitely a great day riding! Looking forward to another one soon. How about the KS Dakar (Atchison, White Cloud) next Sunday? Here are some pix from yesterday: http://gthonen.home.comcast.net/TempImages/Aug19Ride/CIMG0322.jpg http://gthonen.home.comcast.net/TempImages/Aug19Ride/CIMG0325.jpg http:/...

Sorry this is so late, but here's a recap:

KCHusky: meet me at Starbucks at 7:15 and we'll shoot up to SMP to get JSherm, then head to Lawrence to meet at The Harm's house.

David: meet us there at around 8:30 and we'll get that KLR rolling then head out.
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Just got off the phone with David and he suggested the same thing. Let us know where you're located Harm and we'll meet at your place instead of BK, if that's okay?

What kind of bike and what did you change while you had them off? Are both wheels giving you fits, or just the rear? I know my rear wheel can be a bugger to get back on.

Let us know. We'd hate to lose you since you inspired us in the first place.

This is going to be a great ride! Glad to see the group growing. JSherm/KCHusky: we may want to take the Northern route to Lawrence from Bonner. JSHerm, we can meet you anywhere between Olathe and Bonner (see below) and then head West. http://gthonen.home.comcast.net/TempImages/KCHookup.jpg KCHusky:...

Yep, I'm planning on it. Burger King at 8:30 will work. KC...you and I will have to leave around 7:30 or so to make it by gravel. I'll give you a call Saturday.

That's a great deal! I was at Bass Pro recently and they only had a $50 mail-in rebate. I'm still thinking the 276C is the way to go, though.

I'm gonna try to make this one. KCHusky is down the street from me and we could motor over to Lawrence to meet you. West loop would be great counter clockwise as I haven't ridden the Northern section yet.

KS Dakar would be fine too. I'm open.

I'd like to ride Sunday. Depends on how much self control I exercise Saturday night

What do you have in mind?

Thanks again to David for putting together a great route and leading us around!

Box Turtle Rd: I think it was a quad and a utility cart stuck in a mudhole.

Looking forward to doing this ride again soon. This time making the whole loop North to Wamego and back to Lawrence.

What a ride! 295 total miles, a few flats and one get off. Fortunately the misery was spread out amongst the three of us. Thanks to David H. for showing us around. Okay, now the scoop: I met up with KCHusky in Olathe and we hit the road at about 7:00 to meet up with David H. in Lawrence. We decided ...

David,

Glad you can join us! I'm meeting KCHusky in Olathe at 6:30 so that should put us at the Burger King around 7:30

Anyone else?