Algonquin Fall Ride

[MacDoc]

That's only 114 k for you - but as I said I'm open to other suggestions for meetup.

I just know that one has, gas, good muffins and a good latte

and kiss on and off the highway.

This time of year with shorter days I figure early on the slab = longer on the lazy sections.

 

[boooya]

Define "spirited"... and how "spirited" can one be on a scooter?... Just out of curiosity!... Thanks!
Sorry if off topic.

Oh boy lol here we go .

 

[MacDoc]

spirited??

quite sufficiently

read this entire article - you might dissolve some of your obvious misconceptions

Giovanni puts it best, “I’m shocked. I’d say you were doing 80% of a sportbike’s pace.” Suddenly it’s hard to see these as mere “scooters”, let’s drop the pretense and call them “bikes”

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2006/10/04/scoot-touring-the-honda-silverwing-and-suzuki-burgman/

I'll take the 80% of a sport bike in the twisties as along with it comes comfortable 1000km days, 105 litres of storage without sidebags and no clunky transmission to deal with - just roll and go. They are fun, durable, not cheap and the best all around bike I've owned in 43 years of riding. Excellent ABS brakes and superb high beams ( as my riding partner on the N Quebec run a couple weeks back found out much to his relief. ) No slouch at the stoplight either thanks to the CVT.

perhaps ask that question about "spirited" here http://www.burgmanusa.com/forums/

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so do we have a meet up yet????

weather looks so dismal just now but hopefully clears by Sunday.

 

[boooya]

spirited??

quite sufficiently

read this entire article - you might dissolve some of your obvious misconceptions



http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2006/10/04/scoot-touring-the-honda-silverwing-and-suzuki-burgman/

I'll take the 80% of a sport bike in the twisties as along with it comes comfortable 1000km days, 105 litres of storage without sidebags and no clunky transmission to deal with - just roll and go. They are fun, durable, not cheap and the best all around bike I've owned in 43 years of riding. Excellent ABS brakes and superb high beams ( as my riding partner on the N Quebec run a couple weeks back found out much to his relief. ) No slouch at the stoplight either thanks to the CVT.

perhaps ask that question about "spirited" here http://www.burgmanusa.com/forums/

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so do we have a meet up yet????

weather looks so dismal just now but hopefully clears by Sunday.

You coming up the 400?

 

[mike226]

That's almost a 2 hour slab ride from barrie, was thinking of taking the more scenic 35 up to 60. Stopping at the Dorset tower for the views?
I'm thinking it's a bit early for most, your obviously hard core lol.
Let's let everyone chime in and give thoughts.

35 to 60 sounds better to me. 35 is a great ride. And I am in for sunday,

 

[MacDoc]

I normally come up the 400 yes - happy to meet where is logical.......got a spot?

 

[boooya]

I normally come up the 400 yes - happy to meet where is logical.......got a spot?

Shell/Tim Hortons at 400/Inisfill Beach Rd?
I'm just not sure about hitting 11 on way up. I'm thinking 35 an if starts getting late we can always slab home?

 

[MacDoc]

Even easier - what time??
I am entirely along for the ride so have no agenda on this.

 

[boooya]

9?
Keep in mind I'm taking my son so if they call for rain I'm out. This will be his first big ride gotta make sure weather cooperates.
I'm sure weather will be pretty much set by Sat eav.

 

[MacDoc]

That's okay - if it's raining I'm out
If it's scattered I'm happy to cruise on my own up that way - busy week with short staff need to blow the cobwebs out.
Sure looks grim now

 

[rib]

So Saturday or Sunday people?

Saturday looks like it's gonna be nice now.

I'm making my way from st. Thomas tomorrow morning.

 

[boooya]

There calling for rain Saturday up here, Sunday looks like best day for me.

So Saturday or Sunday people?

Saturday looks like it's gonna be nice now.

I'm making my way from st. Thomas tomorrow morning.

 

[MacDoc]

Think it's Sunday for me

:confused1:

 

[rib]

less than 1mm!!

frog toggs shall protect me!

I should still be in the area on sunday. Ill keep an eye out for you guys!

 

[MacDoc]

Hmmmmm= rain is gone - bloody cold tho 13 at 5 am but showing sunny both days and lovely 20 degrees on Sunday.
Think I might hit the Shed this morning for an early coffee once I warm up. Too many windows open and the fan was on.
Looks like rib called it.

 

[BeastieGirl]

Sunday sounds like a great day for a long ride. Nice as it is today, I have other commitments - hopefully I can grab a few hours later in the afternoon. I'll check the forum later today to see if you guys are still on and meeting spot and time are finalized. Don't know the area well but have a Garmin. I'm going up that way tomorrow in any event.

 

[Vlad]

Nice route, thanks. There are some tracks there that I'll gladly "steal" . One suggestion: Take #2 instead of 35 between Moore Falls and Minden. It's considerably more scenic and entertaining: http://g.co/maps/jxmzd

 

[MacDoc]

BG - - happy to hook up on the way as I'm in west Mississauga 403 and Winston Churchill - Shell station just off the exit is 1 minute from me.
Happy to let you wander in the lead if the others are no show. What time are you thinking??

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appears this is the meet up spot

Shell/Tim Hortons at 400/Inisfill Beach Rd

Need time??

 

[boooya]

Mac let's meet there for 9am?

 

[mike226]

Mac let's meet there for 9am?

If the weather is decent, I will see you guys there!