2006-06-17 Ride for Sight day 1
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Ride for Sight Gallery - Part 1
I took so many picts I had filled up my 256MB card by the start of Day 2. I had to delete some and drop the resolution just to have enough space.
The first day got off to a great start. Spirits were high and we all were looking forward to a nice ride - as mapped out by Underwatersimon (Bill) - and he did not disappoint.
The smaller dirt bike group that I was in should have listened more closely to his instructions, as we got lost in about 3 minutes. After I got roosted several times (thanks Alex) we managed to find our way back to the trail and met up with the larger bikes. They were clean - we / I were dirty. We then all travelled some dirt roads that seemed to go on for miles. They took us to some fantastic vistas with incredible views. We eventually ended up at a place called the "Sugar Shack" where they make maple syrup. The hills here were very challenging to get up and down. Great fun. After riding more dirt roads and trails we had to go back to camp for a gas up.
Several people decided to head for home at this point, but those of us who were staying for the BBQ headed back out for more. The first "incident" occurred when Rod's clutch cable broke. Were were getting a little parched and hungry, so we decided to call it a day at this point. Lucky for Rodney, Super Dave Hoyt had just picked up his spare cable and was able to bring it along for Rodney to have. How much was the price tag on that anyway?
Once the tents were set up, the beer began to flow and burgers were munched. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, b u r g e r s. This was followed by a bon fire and entertainment. Both UWS and Iggy are quite the musicians. Too bad Glenn's voice was so rough from the night before.
Got to bed at 12:00
Read MoreI took so many picts I had filled up my 256MB card by the start of Day 2. I had to delete some and drop the resolution just to have enough space.
The first day got off to a great start. Spirits were high and we all were looking forward to a nice ride - as mapped out by Underwatersimon (Bill) - and he did not disappoint.
The smaller dirt bike group that I was in should have listened more closely to his instructions, as we got lost in about 3 minutes. After I got roosted several times (thanks Alex) we managed to find our way back to the trail and met up with the larger bikes. They were clean - we / I were dirty. We then all travelled some dirt roads that seemed to go on for miles. They took us to some fantastic vistas with incredible views. We eventually ended up at a place called the "Sugar Shack" where they make maple syrup. The hills here were very challenging to get up and down. Great fun. After riding more dirt roads and trails we had to go back to camp for a gas up.
Several people decided to head for home at this point, but those of us who were staying for the BBQ headed back out for more. The first "incident" occurred when Rod's clutch cable broke. Were were getting a little parched and hungry, so we decided to call it a day at this point. Lucky for Rodney, Super Dave Hoyt had just picked up his spare cable and was able to bring it along for Rodney to have. How much was the price tag on that anyway?
Once the tents were set up, the beer began to flow and burgers were munched. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, b u r g e r s. This was followed by a bon fire and entertainment. Both UWS and Iggy are quite the musicians. Too bad Glenn's voice was so rough from the night before.
Got to bed at 12:00
