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General Banter / Motorcycle Riders Needed for YWCA Women's Triathlon
« on: July 23, 2014, 09:49:56 AM »
I need volunteer motorcycle riders to haul triathlon officials at this year's YWCA Women's Triathlon at Lake Nokomis on Sunday August 17th.

During the bicycle race portion of the event, motorcycle riders will haul one official on the back. While the race is going on you circulate through the field. The YWCA Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event, so strict rules are followed to ensure a fair bicycle race. Some competitors use thistriathlon as a qualifier for national events.

Again the event is Sunday August 17th. I need the riders at Lake Nokomis aroud 6-6:30 am.

Afterwards there is lots of great food and drink.

Let me know if you are interested. A bike capable of comfortably hauling a passenger is preferred: touring, sport touring, big dualies, etc.

Thanks,

Joe

Volunteer Link Here

https://www.ywcampls.org/events/womens_triathlon/volunteer_for_the_triathlon/

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General Banter / Re: Menace To Society?
« on: May 22, 2012, 02:31:44 PM »
I have no problem with aftermarket exhausts in general as long as people aren't douchebags.  Some bikes just beg for nice sounding cans like Ducati's.  An RC51 with aftermarket cans, coupled with the gear whine, is one of the best sounds ever.

The fact is however that 90% of the population out there would disagree with me.  To the general public, motorcycles have become almost synonymous with noise.  And the noise haters are calling their mayors, city councils, and state representatives as we speak.

Earlier this month I was at First Thursday at Dulono's.  There were a couple of times when, as a motorcyclist, I found myself embarrassed.    It was around 8pm or so and all of a sudden all the Harley's had to leave.  Maybe Willie G. declared curfew, but for whatever reason a whole bunch left at once.  The drill is always the same, start 'em up, and immediately start blipping the throttle.  Now why an 800lbs touring bike needs a deafening exhaust and requires the throttle constantly blipped,  I dunno, but there were plenty there.   And they don't even sound that good.  Some of these straight shot exhausts they put on just sound tinny and hollow.  Then add in the guys who have shorty exhausts on their 600 sportbikes and constantly bounce the engine off the rev limiter.

I certainly don't think we all have to be goodie-two-shoes while riding.  In a world that demands conformity, motorcycles are a great way to engage in a little civil disobedience now and again.  We don't have to be dickheads though.

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Introductions / From New Brighton
« on: February 27, 2012, 01:32:13 PM »
Joe from New Brighton.  Unsure if I'll ever make it on a group ride, but I do like watching forums like these to just stay connected with what is going on.  Current bikes include a 2002 VFR, 1999 Vulcan Nomad, and a 2010 KLX250S.  We also have a 2009 Ninja 650R that my wife and oldest son ride.

Past bikes of mine include an R1200GS, GSXR600, 2000 Ducati SS 750, 2001 Concours, KLR650, ZRX1200R, SV650S.  We also keep a couple of dirt bikes and ATV's up at the cabin - based on the kids' age the inventory changes.    Of the bikes I've owned I probably miss the Ducati 750 the most.  I sold the 750 thinking I wanted to try a 600.  Wish I would've just borrowed somebody else's for while instead.

I plan on doing one track day this year.  I've been doing track days going on 10 years and I'm as slow as ever and like it that way.   Most assume that by showing up to a track day that means you want to eventually become a motorcycle racer.  For me that couldn't be farther from the truth.  I just want to make laps in a safe car-free environment and have fun.

My longest motorcycle trip was to Banff, Alberta a couple of years ago.  I also did the Minnesota 1000 in 2002.

My family is very active.  I have kids involved with sports year around - soccer, swimming, cross-country running, skiing.  My oldest is now off at college.  My wife does several triathlons every year and I am her primary training partner.  I also love to bicycle which includes bicycling to work.  I do race bicycles occasionally doing a couple of duathlons in the summer and a  few cyclocross races each fall.  I'm solidly in the middle of the pack, but it keeps me motivated to exercise.






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