5th Annual Bald Eagle Ride January 17-20, 2014

[ozarksrider]

...forecast temp at meeting time, 18, gusty winds 15-25, possibility of ice/snow on gravel roads...

Hey Randy, you have heated grips.

[ajayhawkfan]

Lets see...forecast temp at meeting time, 18, gusty winds 15-25, possibility of ice/snow on gravel roads...three strikes and I'm out. You guys are braver than me!

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Randy, while we are riding you can do a little shopping. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_1?r ... =679337011

[ajayhawkfan]

........I did start riding off road....... got stuck ....... getting stuck ...... going down twice.......... we can help each other..........

Troy is the nice one. He will help pick up your bike, give a boost if stuck and will give a lot of encouragement. Chris will laugh and point if you get stuck or go down and I'll document it with my camera.

[troy]

I refer you to http://www.rideforum.net/viewtopic.php? ... 040#p14586

Despite being the coldest I've ever been in my life during the last 3 hours of last years ride, (strong head wind with no windshield, dark, 25 degrees), I'm ready to go again. Have you ever noticed how many of us are eager to go when it is sunny and 68 degrees outside and the cold winter is still a distant memory?

My only restriction other than cold, rain, ice snow, wind, is that I have to be back for a basketball game in Lawrence Monday night.

[ajayhawkfan]

Randy:

[ajayhawkfan]

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[ChrisCrash]

"...one of these men may save your life one of these days."
"Then again maybe one of us won't."

[rycomm]

I just dropped my daughter off at school, and was thinking about all of you as I was driving my warm car. I was actually wishing I didn't have conflicting plans. Have fun, and post some pics soon.
Ryan

[ajayhawkfan]

It was a chilly starting off but the sun was bright and once we got off 50 highway it was pleasant.

[ajayhawkfan]

Have not see a lot of Troy once we got to the motel. He paid extra for a jacuzzi tub and a bed with magic fingers. Last I heard was something about hookers and blow. Here in Cuba MO most likely all he'll find is meth and sheep.

[Bob Morgan]

I believe the boys are enjoying a little cold rain and a stiff breeze this morning. Ride safe gents.

[ajayhawkfan]

I believe the boys are enjoying a little cold rain and a stiff breeze this morning. Ride safe gents.

Today had a lot of weather. We have 30s and spitting snow and then 45 and sunny at noon. Along Lost Creek Road is started sunny and then when gray but stayed in the 40's until we got to IL. It dripped to 38 in about a mile and some rain. During the summer the light rain would be refreshing but not in February.

Everyone kept the rubber down except Troy. On Lost Creek Road he wanted to take a polar bear swim. No one else wanted to join him.

[troy]

No one else fell into the river because I broke a path through the ice for them! The mighty F800GS almost made it across smashing through the ice, but her front wheel met her match in a thick wall of ice. My suit did a great job keeping me dry. Only my feet got wet.

[Bob Morgan]

I agree about ice... Best tip is to avoid ice.

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[ajayhawkfan]

The ice beat me today. I was leading the group and hit some ice and down I go. Bike spun 180 degrees while my cat like reflexes made my dismount look like is a planned.

[rycomm]

We need pictures. I know your still on the road, but soon.....
It looks like your making better time without me slowing you down while I do skid plate and engine guard testing.
And gore-tex testing from the sound of it.
Have a good ride back tomorrow.

Ryan

[ChrisCrash]

I think I have seen more gs's on there side than I have seen bald eagles.

[ChrisCrash]

Great ride

[ajayhawkfan]

17....It is spelled Eddie (no y)

[ChrisCrash]

What?? Looks fine to me. (edit, edit, edit)
All kidding aside it was a great ride. Everyone who didn't come missed out.