Thursday, February 15, 2007

Invigorating morning

I am sitting at Poet's on the Square this morning enjoying a latte. Weather.com says it is 19 degrees out there. Just a good invigorating morning for a ride; a short ride. Folks are coming in red-faced and all bundled up needing some good hot coffee. It is spitting snow a little bit this morning, but the cold weather is not here for long. Jet Stream is about to turn north and that means Spring is just around the corner!! Can't wait.

Monday, February 12, 2007

A New Ride

A couple posts back you saw a picture of a disappointed rider; Ryon. He was having trouble with his bike and it would quit on him unexpectedly. So last Thurs, I took my trailer down to Chattanooga, we loaded up the bike, and I brought it back to Ckv to take to our local Kaw dealer. I took it this morning and they called before noon with it ready. Nice thing about taking you bike in during the winter, most folks have put theirs away for a few months and there are no lines at the shop. So, anyway, I picked it up and decided to ride it the rest of the day to be sure no more breakdowns. My bike is what is called a sport-touring bike, Ryon's is a cruiser. They have much different riding positions and much different feel. So it took me a while to get the feel of his bike, but I rode it all around Ckv and area trying to stay close enough I could get help, just in case. Well, I have to admit, I felt a little bit like a Harley guy on this bike; popping mufflers, hands up high, leaning back slightly. I saw an old friend at the gas pump. He said he thought I was just another "hippy" until I spoke to him. Guess I damaged my reputation some!! But it was kinda fun to ride a different ride. But I can't take that cruiser position for very long. Tonight my back is hurting and arms a little tired. All from just a couple hours of riding. I can ride my bmw for hours on end and not get tired. Well, that's what they make them for; old guys who like to ride for hours. Should have taken a pic with me on the Kaw, but don't want to risk my reputation any more. (Just kidding, Ryon!)

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