The dampness of the fog was palpable as 16 bikes left the Chevron this morning for Roosevelt lake. As we got onto the 60, the scene I had of us unrolled like a beautiful movie. Despite the warnings, visibility was adequate, and by Picketpost Mountain the fog had risen to cover the mountaintops and occasional spots of sunshine appeared. Road construction is ever with us, and there were several slow spots and flaggers, especially around the bridge where widening is being done to apparently build a new one beside the old. Roosevelt Lake was glittering in the sun, and we learned from Vern that it is 74% of capacity.
Leader Duane came to give announcements and dispatch the groups . Gary Knudsen with Derek at the tail led the first group going on the 87 to Butcher Hook restaurant. Ken LaMott led the others thru the delays on the 60 to Ma's Kitchen, well known favorites. Both places were well prepared and sharing a meal and conversation is real pleasure.
Cones in the road reminded us of an accident at least 10 years ago with Blue as our leader in that same area where rider Wayne Knop went down hard, was taken by helicopter right from the road to emergency care for weeks. Wayne made a remarkable recovery, and is still enjoying GV.
Today's ride Was 175 miles in 3hours 38 minutes riding time at average 48.5 mph.
Leader Duane came to give announcements and dispatch the groups . Gary Knudsen with Derek at the tail led the first group going on the 87 to Butcher Hook restaurant. Ken LaMott led the others thru the delays on the 60 to Ma's Kitchen, well known favorites. Both places were well prepared and sharing a meal and conversation is real pleasure.
Cones in the road reminded us of an accident at least 10 years ago with Blue as our leader in that same area where rider Wayne Knop went down hard, was taken by helicopter right from the road to emergency care for weeks. Wayne made a remarkable recovery, and is still enjoying GV.
Today's ride Was 175 miles in 3hours 38 minutes riding time at average 48.5 mph.
Phil
Saturdays ride will be to Harold's Cave Creek Corral in Cave Creek. If anyone is interested, they can proceed further to Bartlett Lake on their own.
There will be a Road Captains meeting on Thursday, Jan 30, at 4 PM in the Pima Room.
Duane
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