Calgarians that dualsport - Page 207

JohnA · 02-24-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RED05

This bike looked better with the front rotor strapped to the side.

Shibby! · 02-24-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by flossandfly

I am almost too old to care but not quite there yet...Maybe if I can hold off a few years. Are you sure you aren't trying to dress like a space ranger/stormtrooper to try for funny looks?

You can get by it.

I used to look like an idiot wearing my one piece leathers when on my sport bike. The best part? Male camel toe.

Got to love a properly fitting suit....

Mr. Canoehead · 02-24-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by flossandfly

Warmth was my issue and the cheapest and safest way to address that would be to check out the helly hanson winter socks. I suspect it would be difficult to find a much warmer boot that a motocross boot with a good winter sock underneath. If desparate I can use the foot warmers I got from canadian tire. I was considering getting some riding footwear that would be appropriate for walking at my destination, feel like a knob walking around a store in giant boots.

Check out heated socks or heated insoles. They feel funny walking but work great to keep your feet warm and you can still wear real boots.

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MCMXCIVRS · 02-25-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Shibby!

You can get by it.

I used to look like an idiot wearing my one piece leathers when on my sport bike. The best part? Male camel toe.

Got to love a properly fitting suit....

The correct terminology is Moose Knuckle.

Mr. Canoehead · 02-25-2013, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the imagery. I think I threw up in my mouth.

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flossandfly · 02-26-2013, 07:23 AM

Went with XSOCAL and his KTM950 up hwy 40 around waiprous. Got a bit past the quad adventure rental place then had to turn around since the road got slippery. Was very windy on the way out. On the way back at highway speed sometimes I didn't feel any wind. It was strange, the wind must have been about 95 km/hr for that to happen.

Wore warm socks under the motocross boots and had warm feet the whole way.

Was nice to get out.

MALE CAMEL TOE/MOOSE KNUCKLE. I guess if guys can live with that I can live with wearing motocross boots in the mall.

Shibby! · 02-26-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by flossandfly

Went with XSOCAL and his KTM950 up hwy 40 around waiprous. Got a bit past the quad adventure rental place then had to turn around since the road got slippery. Was very windy on the way out. On the way back at highway speed sometimes I didn't feel any wind. It was strange, the wind must have been about 95 km/hr for that to happen.

Wore warm socks under the motocross boots and had warm feet the whole way.

Was nice to get out.

MALE CAMEL TOE/MOOSE KNUCKLE. I guess if guys can live with that I can live with wearing motocross boots in the mall.

It makes it a lot easier thinking others were/are in a worse scenario.

Did they get much snow out there? I was out on the weekend (Sat) and the road was mostly good as far as Wiaparous valley (where I turned off)

flossandfly · 02-26-2013, 08:49 AM

There wasn't fluffy new looking snow, it was packed down quite well. The packed snow/ice did not cover the entire road where we turned around. It just was getting worse the further we went until we decided to turn around. If you were willing to cross intermittent packed snow and dirt, you would have made it a lot further.

XSoCal · 02-27-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by flossandfly

There wasn't fluffy new looking snow, it was packed down quite well. The packed snow/ice did not cover the entire road where we turned around. It just was getting worse the further we went until we decided to turn around. If you were willing to cross intermittent packed snow and dirt, you would have made it a lot further.

Here is a short video clip of the ride up 40 with flossandfly...I just got my new GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition; if you've seen the sample video for the camera you'll understand the tongue and cheek nature of this:) Still have to figure out the best way to render for youtube, but it's coming along.

Great camera btw, if anyone is thinking of getting one.

gwotbmcb · 02-27-2013, 09:13 PM

Hi all, I just found this thread. Is anybody heading out this Saturday.

I'd sure like to start getting out on more than solo runs if possible. I'm in SW Calgary but can ride north wo issue, provided the weather delivers of course.

Thanks
GG

flossandfly · 02-28-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gwotbmcb

Hi all, I just found this thread. Is anybody heading out this Saturday.

I'd sure like to start getting out on more than solo runs if possible. I'm in SW Calgary but can ride north wo issue, provided the weather delivers of course.

Thanks
GG

The forecast looks good. Put me down as a maybe. I will PM you as my plans become more solid. Where did you plan to go? Some of the gravel roads around mclean creek may be fun. Anybody been out there since it snowed?

gwotbmcb · 02-28-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by flossandfly

The forecast looks good. Put me down as a maybe. I will PM you as my plans become more solid. Where did you plan to go? Some of the gravel roads around mclean creek may be fun. Anybody been out there since it snowed?

Sounds good flossandfly, I'll check in.

Beema Killa · 02-28-2013, 07:08 PM

Did anyone else know about this bullshit?!?!

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Pre...berta/?cIozjeb

RED CAT · 02-28-2013, 07:44 PM

Few of us heading out for a gravel/bumpy road ride saturday 10am(don't be late) leaving from the Petro Can on 130 Ave SE/ Douglasdale Blvd. Be about 200-250km heading SW, no further south than Longview. Should be home before 5pm. Gravel/Road conditions are perfect. Was out today for a blast. We tend to ride briskly on big duallies.

Will stop for a bite probably in Black Diamond. You're all welcome!

Shibby! · 02-28-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Beema Killa

Did anyone else know about this bullshit?!?!

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Pre...berta/?cIozjeb

Yup.

Old news. Everybody should sign it. Can't hurt.

Sadly, no matter what we do it'll come into play, it's just a matter of how far they go. Everybody should inform themselves about this and join a group who voices our opinion. I'm sure the Alberta Dual Sport group does, I know RMDRA does, etc.

We're slowly losing riding and camping areas. Adventure in our back country is becoming illegal. Sad.

02-25-2013, 06:54 PM	#3095
Mr. Canoehead Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,092	Thanks for the imagery. I think I threw up in my mouth. Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2 __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

02-26-2013, 07:23 AM	#3096
flossandfly Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Oddometer: 182	Sunday ride up hwy 40. Went with XSOCAL and his KTM950 up hwy 40 around waiprous. Got a bit past the quad adventure rental place then had to turn around since the road got slippery. Was very windy on the way out. On the way back at highway speed sometimes I didn't feel any wind. It was strange, the wind must have been about 95 km/hr for that to happen. Wore warm socks under the motocross boots and had warm feet the whole way. Was nice to get out. MALE CAMEL TOE/MOOSE KNUCKLE. I guess if guys can live with that I can live with wearing motocross boots in the mall. flossandfly screwed with this post 02-26-2013 at 07:30 AM

02-27-2013, 09:13 PM	#3100
gwotbmcb n00b Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 4	Riding this weekend Hi all, I just found this thread. Is anybody heading out this Saturday. I'd sure like to start getting out on more than solo runs if possible. I'm in SW Calgary but can ride north wo issue, provided the weather delivers of course. Thanks GG

02-28-2013, 07:08 PM	#3103
Beema Killa Beema Killa Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary Canada Oddometer: 377	Please sign!!! Did anyone else know about this bullshit?!?! http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Pre...berta/?cIozjeb

02-28-2013, 07:44 PM	#3104
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,415	Saturday! Few of us heading out for a gravel/bumpy road ride saturday 10am(don't be late) leaving from the Petro Can on 130 Ave SE/ Douglasdale Blvd. Be about 200-250km heading SW, no further south than Longview. Should be home before 5pm. Gravel/Road conditions are perfect. Was out today for a blast. We tend to ride briskly on big duallies. Will stop for a bite probably in Black Diamond. You're all welcome! RED CAT screwed with this post 03-01-2013 at 06:47 AM

02-26-2013, 08:49 AM	#3098
flossandfly Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Oddometer: 182	There wasn't fluffy new looking snow, it was packed down quite well. The packed snow/ice did not cover the entire road where we turned around. It just was getting worse the further we went until we decided to turn around. If you were willing to cross intermittent packed snow and dirt, you would have made it a lot further.

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