UMASS Ride Sunday, May 20th.

[FastJohnny]

So this is clearly becoming a weekly thing. This Sunday at Umass, same place, same time. For those of you that don't know:


Place: Southwest Circle, which is at the end of University Dr. on the right, by the basketball courts at UMASS Amherst. Google Maps

Time: 12:00 Noon, call if you are running late, but dont be.

Pace: However you want to ride, just dont put anyone elses life at risk. Also depends on turnout, as smaller groups we tend to go faster than in bigger groups.

We'll stop for lunch, gas, smoke breaks etc.. and if hammadown wants to plan a route its on him. It kinda worked out well just going wherever last week, so thats how Im gonna leave it.

Also if you want to ride from the Springfield area to Amherst we're leaving the Basketball Hall of Fame at 11:00 am.




Google Maps

[hammadown]

yeah im not gonna plan a route....but anyone that wants to can!

[Terminal]

More than 4 would be nice this time around, though that was an awful fun zip up and down 116.

[ejoy1220]

Definitely in again...hopefully my race baffles come in this week Powercommander comes next week

[bove]

hopefully i can make this one. i was hurting on sunday.

[Mrintersect]

I'ed love to tag along as well. I assume you don't do a lot of interstate? My final portoflio is Due on the 23rd so (I go to Hallmark if any one knows of it) If I can I'll be there.

-Josh

[FastJohnny]

The only interstate I do is getting TO the ride.

[ticket2ride]

i'ma try make it Hopefully i'll be out of the gym in time

[KillBill]

I might tag along on this one.

[hammadown]

i'ma try make it Hopefully i'll be out of the gym in time

Poor excuse! One ride with us and that'll be your workout

[ticket2ride]

Poor excuse! One ride with us and that'll be your workout

but but but.. it's upper body on Sunday!! I already took Monday off.. but went running... I'll tink aboot it. Unless I'm bench pressing and doing weight while riding I dun think it'll suffice!

we'll seeeeeeeee! I'll probably make it.

[FastJohnny]

but but but.. it's upper body on Sunday!! I already took Monday off.. but went running... I'll tink aboot it. Unless I'm bench pressing and doing weight while riding I dun think it'll suffice!

we'll seeeeeeeee! I'll probably make it.

Get some good countersteering going in the twisies, some heavy braking, and some wide open throttle. Thats all the upper body I need on a Sunday!

[ticket2ride]

Get some good countersteering going in the twisies, some heavy braking, and some wide open throttle. Thats all the upper body I need on a Sunday!

i'm super girl. I need weight lifting, cardio + a good ride to tire me out!

[FastJohnny]

Jeff, Dave, that was a fun ride the other night. I definitely had some speed to get out of my system! I think Im good now. The bugs are out in full force now! Oh Jeff, so when we were riding Rt.32 I was thinking to myself "Damn I knew there were some twisties on this damn road somewhere! I must be losing my mind!" Sure enough about 5 miles after you turn off, somewhere in the ware area I start seeing (twisties ahead) signs like I've never seen before!

It was like this:


But it had like an extra curve or even two in it. t really didnt last that long, and it was pretty dark by that point. Next time Im getting a pic of the sign though.

[Bansh]

Basketball hall of Fame! 11am...I think I can make this.

Hopefully the weather changes.....for the better!

[hammadown]

Thats alright johnny, Ill make up for it on sunday...hopefully the clearing comes in time! After we saw that shutebury cop we def slowed it a bit...lol

Oh and ticket, i'll tire you out lol sorry I had to say it cause im sure someone would have!

[ticket2ride]

i'll try to come long as yall don't plan to KILL ME with your speed demon-ness.

hamma.. hahaha i suppose i deserved that comment lol

[Adrenalinechic]

weather channel said scattered rain....i dont want it to rain!

[FastJohnny]

Yes it's definitely looking like rain! I dont think Im gonna be able to make this either. I was changing the brake fluid on my bike yesterday and let the master cylinder for the fronts run dry. Now I cant seem to get the air out. I ran out of time to fix it yesterday, and have no time today or tomorrow to work on it either. This sucks.

[Terminal]

Weather's looking slightly the better side of 40% chance of rain, getting better after noontime. If anyone else is still planning to go, I'll meet up at UMass, otherwise I'll be out anyway. Gotta break in the new boots and gloves!

[ejoy1220]

I'll probably be out Gene, I rode around today in some drizzle and it wasn't too bad I'll keep an eye on the radar maps.

[hammadown]

Johhny, shoot me a call if you need any help with the brakes...I could prolly make it up there afetr work most days this week...

[FastJohnny]

Johhny, shoot me a call if you need any help with the brakes...I could prolly make it up there afetr work most days this week...

Thanks Jeff. The problem was using a mityvac, not realizing there was a bleeder on the master cylinder, and not having an 8mm wrench. I bought the right wrench, had my recently unemployed mechanic friend come over and give me a hand, and bled the three spots by hand and they are now rock solid.

I appreciate the offer though!