Although I was not there and Jerry is currently watching California Poetry Out-Loud State Finals, this is the best effort for a ride report and a ride that sounds 100% worthy of any props it can get. The details are fuzzy but this is what I got!
It appears the group, No Handle, Cap'n, Bambi, and Ghost Rider, all headed off with the best of intentions on a beautiful Saturday morning. All went well for the groups as the hit Cronan Ranch and then headed off to Cool and the Olmstead Loop. If you have been paying any attention to the weather you may have noted that the rain of a week or so ago was followed by very dry yet cool weather. This combo has made for some nasty ruts and bogs to be approached with utmost care. Ghost Rider apparently did not approach with utmost care and is now in the care of Kaiser Permanente (or at least was in the care, he is probably home right now wishing things had gone otherwise). Anyway, as reported to me, while at fairly high speed Ghosty practiced a running dismount and did not stick the landing, or stuck the landing but stuck it with is shoulder, forearm, head, other shoulder, head again, and buttocks! The other riders found him prone, silent, and well in need of a ride. Let me stop here and give a shout out to wives in general, they really are the best! When we get buggered up while riding with our buddies, who comes and gets us, dropping everything that they are doing? Our wives? Ghost Rider may not see another Tuesday ride in while, not because of injuries sustained, but the DTI is going to need some recovery! In all seriousness, as pointed out by No Handle, that is one tough guy! Bumps and bruises aside, I am sure Ghost Rider will roll again soon!
The remaining group rounded off a FIVE HOUR effort on dirt and were all around to talk about it post ride.
Sunday: Starbucks @ 7:30 for a recovery ride or easy roll (depending on what your Saturday had in store)
Until we ride again,
LOtB
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Ghost, we need an update on the damage from Saturday.
ReplyDeleteGhost Rider, get well soon, you were flying on that bike, with all of us in tow, sometimes literally.
ReplyDeleteI also got news on a major road crash from my buddy Martin, fellow Intel riding/racing buddy. He was sprinting for the city limit sign at the end of the Saturday group ride. It was pretty serious, he'll be in the hospital for a couple days but should recover fine.
I'll be paying extra attention, trying to keep the rubber side down these next few months; getting hurt sucks, I know.
I'll be at the knot hole for the crash update on tuesday. Wont be able to ride for a couple weeks. My forearm is the worst of the damage. The gash went all the way into the muscle. Hope the rest of the ride went well. Thanks Patrick, Jerry, and Ian for helping me out.
ReplyDeleteSee you guys Tuesday night!