April 19th - Poker Ride
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Joe Borfo at 04.7.08 - 2:31 pm
Towliebong's Desert Route 66 trip on the 19th.
http://groups.google.com/group/r2rrrr-poker-ride
same as this -
http://midnightridazz.com/viewStory.php?storyId=845
Who else doesn't know about it? And why not?
So far on the list we've got -
1.Greg
2.Allan
3.Borfo
4.Dak
5.DCR
6.E
7.Jeronimo
8. Nicole
9. Marcus
10. Fluffer
11. Dolamyte
12. Regular Mike
13. Maadioo
14. ?
Towlies has put a lot of time and money into making this trip happen.
It looks like it's going to be super fun and adventurous.
WHO ELSE WANTS TO GO?
Carpooling is currently being organized. Get in on this. GAIS?
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Fuck it, I'm down for a camping trip people, not to mention this is still within the confines of my "don't-venture-beyond-until-driving-a-rig-again-zone".
bentstrider+1.
bentstrider04.7.08 - 3:20 pm
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Yeah, now we're talking!
Just make sure PC doesn't come to this one, Gais.
Joe Borfo04.7.08 - 3:24 pm
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Don't be such a pussy, Marino.
I'll bring brand new earplugs for you.
Come on whats the hold up. You're not going to Europe until May.
Joe Borfo04.7.08 - 3:39 pm
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I might be bringing a couple of guys I work with, assuming they can get their shit together and buy some bikes, or maybe find someone they can loan from, but there's three of them I'm trying to get, all or none may go. I'll update when I know for sure.
@benstrdier
One of the guys that really wants to go used to drive a rig, tons of good stories, I'm sure you guys will get along great if not for that then cause he's a great guy.
dolamyte04.7.08 - 3:43 pm
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It may be tough to bring bikes to loan out there. Try to get your friends interested enough and bug their neighbor to loan a bike.
Joe Borfo04.7.08 - 3:49 pm
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Wait why was I thinking I needed, like, thicker tires for this one? Would 23mm road tires be good on this one?! Why am I suddenly all confused. I just know I'm going... YOAH!
neverclever04.7.08 - 4:12 pm
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@Joe
Normally I would, and have been, but I'm the only one out here with a MTB, everyone else ( the 4 other regular rideres out here) have $$$$$$$$ Road bikes and wont loan them out. One guy has a bike he bought for his ex-wife but she never rode it so he's looking ot sell it, otherwise there just aren't many people with bikes, well the pedal kind anyways. I'll keep bugging them. Also the only bike store near here, about 30 miles away with the next closest one being 50 miles away burnt down the other day, so there aren't any local stores now.
dolamyte04.7.08 - 4:13 pm
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@NeverClever
23's should be good. The roads aren't the best, they've seen some bad weather, not Wilshire bad but there is a lot of tar repair and it's just rough in general due to sand storms, hot sun, ect. I just ride MTB for the vesatility and extra work.
dolamyte04.7.08 - 4:23 pm
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yeah, they will be able to ride on beach cruisers if they wanted to...
Joe Borfo04.7.08 - 4:26 pm
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is this ride doable on the tall fixie? If so someone can ride my other fixie.
brassknuckle04.7.08 - 4:29 pm
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I think they'd settle for any bike at this point, but a cruiser wouldn't be so bad.
dolamyte04.7.08 - 4:29 pm
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Brass. I say yes. but am I going to have to schlepp it? Ahhhh!
Joe Borfo04.7.08 - 4:37 pm
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if towlies can take it in the uhaul then we are fine.
brassknuckle04.7.08 - 4:43 pm
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But how is he going to fit my supper giant brass truck balls?
Joe Borfo04.7.08 - 4:44 pm
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I'm thinking of going fixed division with Midori on 25mm Gator Skinz for this one... ooh!
I ask 23mm for E because 650Cs don't tend to come in anything thick really but her 23mm Gator Skins are pretty meaty and somewhat thick so her bike should be fine. I guess I more wondered about off-road applications.
YOAH!
also, I think Kabuki Sky should be on this ride...
CAN'T WAIT SO MUCH I DON'T KNOW WHERE I'M SLEEPING!
neverclever04.7.08 - 4:49 pm
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Someone can ride Kabuki Sky If you'd like to and are nice to her.
Looks like I'll be taking the tandem cause I just got confirmation on taking
#19. Maria
Bentstrider, looks like you got a ride, essay.
And Brassknuckle, or your girl.
Joe Borfo04.7.08 - 4:54 pm
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this trip is very tempting. count me as a definite maybe.
indigis04.7.08 - 4:58 pm
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"The roads aren't the best, they've seen some bad weather, not Wilshire bad but there is a lot of tar repair and it's just rough in general due to sand storms, hot sun, ect"
Exactly. I ride 25s out there but mtn bike tires are srsly more comfy. The asphalt between the start and the turnaround (10 miles out, 10 miles back) is in decent shape, the asphalt between camp and the start (2.5 miles) is a little chunkier but still better than the potholes on the streets of LA.
There is a freak bike award so I'll make a priority for freak bikes in the Uhaul.
Awards are:
Hi hand freewheel
Lo hand freewheel
Hi hand fixed
Lo hand fixed
Hi hand freak
Sign up on the Google group if you're interested, next week I'll probably ask for a final hands up on who's going so we can greet all arrivals with an imaginary gift bag and a real beer. Valet parking will be available.
I was in Joshua Tree last weekend, it was beautiful during the day and chilly at night. Amboy is lower and a bit warmer so I'm expecting high 80s in the middle of the day and really nice at night.
Unfortunately the wildflowers of a few weeks ago are mostly gone now:
Next year I think I'm going to move up the weekend so we can take advantage of possible flowers.
On Sunday we'll be checking out
Amboy Crater.
toweliesbong04.7.08 - 5:21 pm
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@borfo
Cool.
I'll most likely be using my foldable, Hummer that everyone pretty much already knows about.
This area kind if reminds me of this place called, "Afton Canyon", off of the 15N.
The Mojave River actually flows at its highest here, and this was the first place I've experienced, total, dead silence.
bentstrider04.8.08 - 8:03 am
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This event is now only 10 days in the past.
Journey to the past to examine the detritus and ancient oases left behind by 80 years of Route 66 travelers including but not limited to:
The BIg Shoe Tree
The Little Shoe Tree
The RoadRunner's Retreat Restaurant
Get Your Fix Hill
The Glorious Bra Tree
Pick up 1 sealed card at each of these 5 spots to build a hand that may just win you
.
This event is now only 10 days in the future.
Journey to the future to explore the creations of those who exist outside of time and space:
Take a tour at the Open House of the largest 13 square foot home ever built
Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Dead People
Ponder the metaphysical insignificance of the Schrödinger's Cat Box
Search for Blackjack the cat, missing since October of 2007
Determine if you are here or there at the You Are Not Here informational kiosk
Listen for the Troll Under the Bridge
Cringe at the absurdist signs along the way
Find a joker at one of these spots and add it your Hand of Fortune.
Or just sit at the start/finish, drink beer, and eat dried mango.
On Sunday climb into the tiniest inactive volcano in the Lo Desert.
Sign up here!
toweliesbong
04.9.08 - 12:13 pm
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Trolls Under Bridges is for real! I heard them out in the desert coming back from Bombay Beach at night on the Salton Sea trip.
I love riding solo in desert over bridges!
Scares the fuck out of you the first time though.
User104.9.08 - 12:45 pm
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HOLY JEEZUS WHAT ARE THESE GODDAMN ANIMALS?
oh, trolls? kthx.
bananaphone04.9.08 - 2:54 pm
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