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MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 #459810 08/15/2011 12:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Even thou the leaves haven’t turned yet, Skyline Drive is calling. We are headed out to Skyline Drive on Saturday 9/3. We will meet up at Clinton Cycles that morning and leave from there. I’ll post the meet time shortly. If you can’t make it to Clinton we also stop in Warrenton on the way to Rt 211 to hook up with the VA guys. Even thou the leaves haven’t started to change, it’s still a beautiful ride. Hope you can join us... "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459811 08/16/2011 9:42 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	Gene, I'll absolutely try and make it. You going to stop at the Sheetz in Warrenton as usual? '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459812 08/17/2011 5:56 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Yep. I couldn't remember if that was a Sheetz or a Shell station, but yes we will be stopping there to hook up with the VA guy's and top off the tanks before heading up the mountain. I figure we should be there about 10ish.... "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459813 08/17/2011 8:23 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA Hairdoo Adjunct
Hairdoo Adjunct Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA	I'm right up the road from warrenton and would love to go as well. I'll work the kid-sked and confirm I can make it. It'd be great to meet some folks from here in person! ...you're gonna feel a little pressure....

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Hairdoo #459814 08/17/2011 11:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	bumping this back up... the old dominion boys need to show up. there are more of you out there, lets hear from you. '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459815 08/19/2011 9:39 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	Bump '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459816 08/20/2011 11:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	We will meet up at Clinton Cycles that morning at 8:00 and will roll by 8:30. We will head to Warrenton to pick up the Virginia guys at the Sheetz station. We should be out that way around 10ish. Will also hit the Brookside Inn on 211 for a bite to eat before getting on Skyline. If you’ve never been out that way, it’s really a pretty ride. We will head south on Skyline and jump off at Rt 33. Hope you can make it…. "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459817 08/20/2011 3:42 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 124 Oak Harbor,WA atperrin Adjunct
atperrin Adjunct Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 124 Oak Harbor,WA	I will do my best to make this, pending the "needs of the Navy" and CINCPACWIFE tasking. 2010 EFI Speedmaster,AI Removed,Polaris Belmouth,K&N,Long TORs,Rivco Risers,a clock and a Roadster screen.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 atperrin #459818 08/25/2011 6:27 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Cool....Hope you can make it.... "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459819 08/28/2011 9:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand
AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA	Quote: bumping this back up... the old dominion boys need to show up. there are more of you out there, lets hear from you. Looking at trying to make it up there, need to check out the maps. Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459820 08/28/2011 10:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand
AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA	Where in Warrenton? and when? Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459821 08/29/2011 5:48 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 109 Baton Rouge LA LA_Geezer Adjunct
LA_Geezer Adjunct Joined: May 2011 Posts: 109 Baton Rouge LA	If I still lived up that way I'd be riding with you guys, but I haven't been on 29-211 since the early 70s. Great scenery for sure!

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 LA_Geezer #459822 08/29/2011 6:59 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA Hairdoo Adjunct
Hairdoo Adjunct Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA	last I saw was sheetz around 10 am - I know of one sheetz in warrenton - hopefully that's the one. ...you're gonna feel a little pressure....

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459823 08/29/2011 9:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Just checked the long range forecast. A slight chance of some isolated rain with temps in the mid 80's. Sounds like a nice day for a ride..... "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459824 08/29/2011 9:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Quote: Where in Warrenton? and when? Take the business route into Warrenton. At the first light you come to there's a Chevy dealership and a Sheetz gas station. We meet up at the Sheetz for the VA guy's. Should be there around 10ish Saturday morning.... "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 LA_Geezer #459825 08/29/2011 9:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Quote: If I still lived up that way I'd be riding with you guys, but I haven't been on 29-211 since the early 70s. Great scenery for sure! Your right. When we head out Rt 211 to Skyline, that has got some of the most scenic views in the area. Plus the twistees headed up the mountain are pretty fun.... "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459826 08/30/2011 8:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Also, if you’ve never ridden Skyline Drive, once you get up on the mountain it’s usually at least 10 degrees cooler so dress accordingly….. "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459827 08/30/2011 1:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Just an FYI for those who have not ridden on the "Drive" before. The toll for motorcycles is $10. "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459828 08/30/2011 7:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand
AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA	Quote: Just an FYI for those who have not ridden on the "Drive" before. The toll for motorcycles is $10. There's a toll? How long have they been doing that! Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459829 08/30/2011 7:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	If you want to map it the address is 600 Blackwell Road, Warrenton, VA 20186. Baring a crisis at work, I'll be there by about 0930. '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459830 08/30/2011 8:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Quote: Quote: Just an FYI for those who have not ridden on the "Drive" before. The toll for motorcycles is $10. There's a toll? How long have they been doing that! Toll, fee or whatever you want to call it they've been charging it for a while. It's been getting more expensive like everything else. When the group started to ride up on the drive it was $5. Now it's $10. However you can save money if you ride Skyline a lot. You can buy a yearly pass for $30 and ride as many times as you want. "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459831 08/31/2011 9:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	bumping back up '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459832 08/31/2011 9:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand
AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA	info on the route? Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459833 08/31/2011 9:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	MD and Old Dominion boys will meet up at the Sheetz in Warrenton (600 Blackwell Road, Warrenton, VA) at 10am on Saturday. Ride 211 out over Thornton Gap to lunch at the Brookside Restaurant. Then back up the mountain to Skyline Drive. Ride south on Skyling to 33 and jump off there (or not). Then 33 to 29 (north) back towards home. '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459834 08/31/2011 10:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	The guy’s headed back to Maryland pick up Rt 3 from 29 and follow it until it crosses back into southern Maryland… "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459835 09/01/2011 1:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA Hairdoo Adjunct
Hairdoo Adjunct Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA	unless I miraculously find a babysitter for saturday, I am out ex is suddenly out of town, I have the kids, and most of the babysitters are back at college. ...you're gonna feel a little pressure....

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459836 09/01/2011 6:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand
AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA	How many riders are to be expected? Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459837 09/01/2011 7:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	I'm hoping for about a dozen. '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459838 09/01/2011 7:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand
AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA	Lord willing, Creet don't rise, barring mechanical or environmental or traffic disasters I'll see you Saturday AM. Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459839 09/02/2011 9:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Hope you can make it. Weather still looks like it will cooperate. Still just a slight chance for isolated showers. The only change was in the temp’s. They originally were calling for low to mid 80’s, now it’s the low nineties. Another reason to go riding in the cool mountain air… "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459840 09/02/2011 9:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Also for those who haven’t ridden with us, this is a nice leisurely paced ride through the mountains. Great views. We also stop a few times on the overlooks on Skyline so you can check out the scenery and take some photo’s… "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459841 09/02/2011 10:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	Quote: How many riders are to be expected? I can never tell with these rides. We don't get a lot of conformations ahead of time and never know until you see who gets their a** out of bed to go riding. We’ve had group rides with as few as 6 and as many as 20+. Hard to say but everyone usually has an enjoyable ride… "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459842 09/02/2011 5:21 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	The weekend is here and I'm not working for a change. I'll see you at the Sheetz in the morning!!! Ready to Ride. '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459843 09/03/2011 6:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	See ya in a few hours.... "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459844 09/03/2011 7:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA lylesdo Learned Hand
lylesdo Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,382 Warrenton VA	Great ride today! Thank you guys. '06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 lylesdo #459845 09/03/2011 9:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 591 Lower Slower First Larkfarms Adjunct
Larkfarms Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 591 Lower Slower First	Yes it was Thank You fella's http://s410.photobucket.com/albums/pp183/larkfarms/

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Larkfarms #459846 09/03/2011 10:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA AngusPT Learned Hand
AngusPT Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847 SW VA	Made it home, safe and sound, 'round 9:30 PM, Great ride, thanks, nice to meet you all. Warren 04 Caspian Blue and Silver America

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 AngusPT #459847 09/04/2011 9:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA Fred OP Adjunct
OP Fred Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 749 Brandywine, MD, USA	The ride turned out ok. 6 of us made it and I was surprised that Robert (Larkfarms) rode all the way from Delaware Saturday morning to hook up with us at Clinton. The other surprise was Warren (AngusPT) who rode up from the Southwestern part of VA near N.C. to hook up with us in Warrenton. It was good to see Robert again and was nice to meet Warren. Anyway it was a cool and cloudy start, but we never ran into any rain at all. Headed over and had lunch at the Brookside near Luray then back up the mountain and onto Skyline. The first part of Skyline was cloaked in clouds and at times was pretty hard to see. We waited it out at a lounge and tossed down a few quick ones. When we finally headed back out it the clouds were starting to clear out and the rest of the ride was pretty clear. All in all it was another good ride. Hopefully more can join us next time… "It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Fred #459848 09/04/2011 9:54 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA Hairdoo Adjunct
Hairdoo Adjunct Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 499 Likes: 5 Haymarket, VA, USA	I will be there next time come hell or high water ...you're gonna feel a little pressure....

Re: MD, DC & VA-Skyline Drive-9/3 Hairdoo #459849 09/04/2011 2:47 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,047 Northern, Kentucky Mlessard Oil Expert
Mlessard Oil Expert Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,047 Northern, Kentucky	Dang, I should be on the site more often! I was on skyline drive for the last week and left Sunday morning.

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