Due to popular request...Girl (Friendly) ride out of oakland is on! 1/21

[accident-prone]

We want to meet other female riders around the Oakland/Berkeley area!

I did not want to conflict with curve unit's ride (go to their site for info - www.curveunit.com), but since we were starting from a totally different city, going a different route which does not include the highway, and starting in the afternoon as opposed to the morning, I have been convinced by lots of BARF memebers that we should go for it!

So...

Sunday, 1/21
- Lunch at 2pm in either Berkeley or Oakland (Locale TBD). We'll ride out at 3pm through the castro valley hills and be back at our starting point around sunset.

I will lead if no one else volunteers (and we have a sweeper), but if you know the CV hills well, please volunteer.

Post here or PM me and I'll email you the details of the ride a few days before.

All skill levels are welcome. There will be both new riders and more experienced girls.

Hope to see you there!

[HtChic]

I'd like to stay posted on the ride!

[marianosabe]

cool, man, count me in! girl riders are definitely hard to find...

[ianian28]

nice avatar, marianosabe. from 'the descent,' right? i hate chuds.

[BlueTyke]

Please keep me updated. If there is another Southbay rider going out I will tag along. It would be one long ride but I believe it would be well worth it.

[JPM]

Just gals, aww. Have a good ride ladies.

[shel]

Originally posted by SylverSun
Please keep me updated. If there is another Southbay rider going out I will tag along. It would be one long ride but I believe it would be well worth it.


I can't make this one (it my weekend with my kids) but definitely interested in riding with other females from the south bay area.

[Jopte]

Is this a ladies only ride? I was under the impression that it was just 'girl friendly'?

[accident-prone]

If guys really want to come....they can, but really we want to meet other girl riders. So if you're a boy and you wanna come, at least bring a female friend on her own bike with you...

Most rides are all about the boys...even if there are other girls here and there...

[shumei]

i'm really psyched about meeting y'all. keep me posted on the gal ride.

[Hoologan]

Be careful ladies, she's accident prone.

[shumei]

Excuse me Sir! Yes you Mr. Spoiler, alias 1FastF4i. I'll have you know I have been on only one BARF group ride - last month's SF Monthly night ride and I can assure you I did NOT dump, ride recklessly or in any way endanger anyone near me. In fact the ride with 5ive other guys turned out to be a blast, with all of us safely reporting home.

That being said, my take is that you're trying to spoil our all girl fun. The subject line for the ride is entitled "girl friendly." And apparently you've targeted me to become the scape goat. Perhaps as a means to undermine womens' confidence in riding and in bonding? Or maybe you're put out you weren't invited. Either way - You, Sir, are coming off like a schmuck!

[Hoologan]

Originally posted by shumei
Excuse me Sir! Yes you Mr. Spoiler, alias 1FastF4i. I'll have you know I have been on only one BARF group ride - last month's SF Monthly night ride and I can assure you I did NOT dump, ride recklessly or in any way endanger anyone near me. In fact the ride with 5ive other guys turned out to be a blast, with all of us safely reporting home.

That being said, my take is that you're trying to spoil our all girl fun. The subject line for the ride is entitled "girl friendly." And apparently you've targeted me to become the scape goat. Perhaps as a means to undermine womens' confidence in riding and in bonding? Or maybe you're put out you weren't invited. Either way - You, Sir, are coming off like a schmuck!

Em..... You obviously missed the joke. :laughing

See thread starter's screenname :shhh

edit: BTW, when did I mention your name? Put away your "jump to conclusions" mat. :teeth

[Nemo Brinker]

Kvetching aside, hope to meet y'all there.
Any mention of a preferred pace?

[accident-prone]

Hopefully there will be enough girls for a faster group and a slower group.

Looks like it should be a good turnout.

[yama-emma]

I'll be snowboarding in seattle, but hopefully this ride is a raging success and is repeated so I can get in on the action next time! Have fun ladies!!

[BlueTyke]

Has a meet local been decide?

[Bellr6]

I'd like to be part of the ride. Send me details.

[antipathy]

:boobies OR STFU.


:|

[racerXgirl]

yea sure I might be up for it :thumbup

[Jezebel_C-Unit]

ooh, bummer deal accident prone. I'm in Alameda and would have liked to join you all. Too bad the dates are the same so that all the ladies have to choose between the two rides instead of being able to attend both. :shame

[BlueTyke]

Or some of your CUnit Ladies, instead of heading over to that after party could come along for the ride. Lunch is at 2pm, still TBD.

Perhaps instead of shaking one's finger at the idea you could say "Awesome Idea thanks for looking out and expressing interest in female riders. I will catch you guys out next time! "

[accident-prone]

I actually took the ride down when we realized the dates conflicted, but was pursuaded to keep it since for previously stated reasons we can't make the CU ride this time, and also it's in the afternoon, so motivated ladies can still make both. I even posted a link to your site.

You'll see it all if you read back in the thread...

Not trying to compete at all. You girls are fun to ride with.

[accident-prone]

Will PM details to everyone tomorrow. If you don't get them let me know...

-M

[HtChic]

Unfortunatly, not sure if I will still be able to make it - still send me the details, but I probably won't know until that morning if I'm up for it - I just scheduled another ride-along where I am applying to, and last time I stayed along until almost 3AM, so if it's that late again, I may be too tired to safely ride - but, like I said, that will be completly up in the air until that day, and since the ride is in the afternoon, I'd have a chance of getting some zzzz's so that makes it a little more likely that I can be there!!

[Lester Green]

Originally posted by shumei
Excuse me Sir! Yes you Mr. Spoiler, alias 1FastF4i. I'll have you know I have been on only one BARF group ride - last month's SF Monthly night ride and I can assure you I did NOT dump, ride recklessly or in any way endanger anyone near me. In fact the ride with 5ive other guys turned out to be a blast, with all of us safely reporting home.

That being said, my take is that you're trying to spoil our all girl fun. The subject line for the ride is entitled "girl friendly." And apparently you've targeted me to become the scape goat. Perhaps as a means to undermine womens' confidence in riding and in bonding? Or maybe you're put out you weren't invited. Either way - You, Sir, are coming off like a schmuck!
OMGROTFLMAO.....talk about dense:laughing :laughing :laughing

[Jezebel_C-Unit]

Originally posted by SylverSun
Or some of your CUnit Ladies, instead of heading over to that after party could come along for the ride. Lunch is at 2pm, still TBD. -An idea that would have been much more inviting had you not posted your second sentence.

Originally posted by SylverSun
Perhaps instead of shaking one's finger at the idea you could say "Awesome Idea thanks for looking out and expressing interest in female riders. I will catch you guys out next time! " - Perhaps I don't think scheduling two rides that cater to the same population is an "Awesome Idea" but thank you for trying to put words, thoughts, and ideas into my mouth.

@ Accident_Prone - I know your intentions were good and I since I am involved with CU I obviously do like to meet other ladies that ride and am happy to see someone taking the initiative to try and organize a girl friendly ride. So hope you all have fun on sunday and be safe! Maybe next time we can talk before so that we don't have conflicting dates (or as SylverSun suggested) we could do something together. :)

[accident-prone]

@ Accident_Prone - I know your intentions were good and I since I am involved with CU I obviously do like to meet other ladies that ride and am happy to see someone taking the initiative to try and organize a girl friendly ride. So hope you all have fun on sunday and be safe! Maybe next time we can talk before so that we don't have conflicting dates (or as SylverSun suggested) we could do something together. :) [/B][/QUOTE]

That is all fine...and yes, we'd love to ride with you...as I have previously stated though, one of the girls is not freeway ready and walnut creek would require the freeway. It is also the only day that lined up for us in an entire month. Plus, we're the night shift in a way...Sunday is the only day we get to sleep in and 8am is always very early! 2pm is more our speed!

[Hooli]

Originally posted by 1FastF4i
Em..... You obviously missed the joke. :laughing

See thread starter's screenname :shhh

edit: BTW, when did I mention your name? Put away your "jump to conclusions" mat. :teeth

You sir! GTFO of the girl's thread! :twofinger

[Hoologan]

:laughing :laughing

[Moto_Myotis]

Keep me posted, a Sunday ride sounds like a lot of fun.

Also FYI, since you mentioned Castro Valley, a friend of mine who rides Palomares daily says there's been a lot of black ice out in the canyon, especially in the center of the lanes. Just something to keep in mind if we take that road.

[BlueTyke]

Thanks a lot for the heads up! I hope to see you out there!

[antipathy]

The ride times do not directly conflict with each other. Seems the date conflict was done unintentionally and without malice.
Still, seeing one group (or it's members) getting territorial about a 'girl ride' seems counterproductive.
There are enough tits on two wheels for everyone....and for both rides. Enjoy!

[Lester Green]

Originally posted by antipathy
There are enough tits on two wheels for everyone....
that would make a good sig line...:laughing :laughing

[BlueTyke]

Come on Antipathy you know you want to join us! :)

How is work going? :D

Sunny

[flying_hun]

Originally posted by Beetlejuice
that would make a good sig line...:laughing :laughing

Dibs! Even though I'm not sure it's true. I mean, how could there ever be enough ? :laughing

[Byrdy]

pm me the details please...i'd love to join the ride.

[motowncali]

I can speak for shumei's riding capabilities. I was on that SF ride and we all had a blast. And if you want to throw blows, I would put my money on shumei. She is nice, but I think she will kick any guys ass that owns an F4i....


Now, how am I supposed to meet a nice girl that rides if boys can't come along too? I go to these other rides and it is always men with a couple women, but they are usually with one of the guys. You can't take another man's girl, or another girl's girl for that matter....... If I can come along, please send me details too. Or if you are a lady that wants to meet a nice guy....PM me.
:teeth

[Kwang]

Oh, never mind. I thought it was for Saturday.

[BlueTyke]

Well. Due to the unexpected turn in my Kawai's health I will not make it. Unless by some miracle the local Kawisaki dealer has an appointment open and I can find a lift there.

Whats going on? A recall on all 04 - 07 Kawasaki Ninja 250Rs... Due to a probable chance there is a puncture in the fuel tank. You know fuel and fire tend tend to get along real well.

I happen to be allergic to firey deaths of me and those around me so unless I can get it inspected and cleared I am not riding.

What fun is it to ride if half the time your worried about blowing yourself and others up?

[accident-prone]

How about this...You can come if you TAKE PICTURES. How does that sound?

Originally posted by motowncali
I can speak for shumei's riding capabilities. I was on that SF ride and we all had a blast. And if you want to throw blows, I would put my money on shumei. She is nice, but I think she will kick any guys ass that owns an F4i....


Now, how am I supposed to meet a nice girl that rides if boys can't come along too? I go to these other rides and it is always men with a couple women, but they are usually with one of the guys. You can't take another man's girl, or another girl's girl for that matter....... If I can come along, please send me details too. Or if you are a lady that wants to meet a nice guy....PM me.
:teeth

[accident-prone]

I have one of those. I think I will ignore this whole fuel tank thing. :(

Originally posted by SylverSun
Well. Due to the unexpected turn in my Kawai's health I will not make it. Unless by some miracle the local Kawisaki dealer has an appointment open and I can find a lift there.

Whats going on? A recall on all 04 - 07 Kawasaki Ninja 250Rs... Due to a probable chance there is a puncture in the fuel tank. You know fuel and fire tend tend to get along real well.

I happen to be allergic to firey deaths of me and those around me so unless I can get it inspected and cleared I am not riding.

What fun is it to ride if half the time your worried about blowing yourself and others up?

[accident-prone]

I sent out a meeting spot and route info. If you did not receive a PM, please let me know and I'll forward you the info. Looks to be a good turnout. :)

[motowncali]

Originally posted by accident-prone
How about this...You can come if you TAKE PICTURES. How does that sound?

sounds like I better go get batteries for my camera......

Let me know where to bring my camera.:cool :teeth

[accident-prone]

I think I better leave this one up to the ladies. Ladies, should we tell mr cameraman where we're gonna be? Can anyone vouch for him?

:)

Originally posted by motowncali
sounds like I better go get batteries for my camera......

Let me know where to bring my camera.:cool :teeth

[BlueTyke]

I am starting to think I should ignore the warning and get the bike in next week to check it out.... Its not like I am going to be doing wheels and I haven't messed with the tank, except to put gas in it...

Another person with an 06 got his inspected and hadn't had a problem... Hummmmm

Okay put me back on! I can't worry my life away!

[accident-prone]

Caroline (The other girl who started all this nonsense) and I both have'em. Mine is an '06 and she has an '07. Mine's already been in the shop for warranty work. The engine was rebuilt but no nonsense about the fuel tank. Anyway, I take full responsibility if anyone blows up!

Can't wait to meet you!

Originally posted by SylverSun
I am starting to think I should ignore the warning and get the bike in next week to check it out.... Its not like I am going to be doing wheels and I haven't messed with the tank, except to put gas in it...

Another person with an 06 got his inspected and hadn't had a problem... Hummmmm

Okay put me back on! I can't worry my life away!

[BlueTyke]

I was assured by the Grand Prix guy that I won't blow up. I scheduled an inspection just in case but thats next week... For now I ride! Yay!

[motowncali]

Hey Lisa, please vouch for me, I wanna ride, and I will even take pictures.

[BlueTyke]

Great Ride!!! Nice meeting some great folks. Just wanted to post up that I made it home okay. I am going to edit the pictures then post 'em up! :)

Thanks again for a great ride!

[accident-prone]

I started a yahoo group - can you post the photos there? thx!

:)

Originally posted by SylverSun
Great Ride!!! Nice meeting some great folks. Just wanted to post up that I made it home okay. I am going to edit the pictures then post 'em up! :)

Thanks again for a great ride!

[BlueTyke]

More work for me when I already posted them up in the Moto Photo section!

I do need the Yahoo info though. Wanna PM it to me? Never mind I was smart and checked my email!! LOL

[badjoojoo]

I know this ride already happened and this is totally over but I just have to say “Oh my god, girls are nucking futs!”

I hope none of you scratched each others eyes out during the ride.

[accident-prone]

oh, we were too busy getting "drunk" off of one corona each to be clawing eyes out.

[katwoman]

ahhh...i'm so bummed i missed this ride. i haven't visited barf in a while. i would *love* to get information on the next girl friendly ride and can i please join the yahoo group? pretty please? :)

[accident-prone]

katwoman...

I 'll let you know about the next ride...for sure!