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xoxoxoBruce · 08-01-2018, 09:27 PM

Because cleaning up after an outing ruins the buzz, so Mother Nature's help is beautiful.

But the Scoutmaster in you is immediately pumping adrenaline to secure your troops.

glatt · 08-02-2018, 07:20 AM

I'd like to think we would be fine, but the holding power of stakes is a wildcard.

A lot of the tents flying around are the pop-up kind that nobody bothers to stake down. Although you'd think there would be enough crap in them to weigh them down.

Gravdigr · 08-16-2018, 01:58 PM

I think everyone is.

BigV · 08-18-2018, 01:31 PM

That was really beautiful, thanks xoB.

I wonder what's going on at the leading tip of the strike before it's grounded.

Carruthers · 08-19-2018, 07:28 AM

Longboarder soars down Colorado hill at 70mph.

I was going to put this in the 'Idiot of the Day' thread, but I'm in a reasonably charitable mood, being replete with Sunday lunch, so I didn't.

Watch out for the sparks from the fasteners on his gloves when they make contact with the road surface.

The comments suggest that the location is Coal Creek Canyon CO.

Anyway, should I have the good fortune to visit Colorado once again, Hertz will have to forgo my custom as I shall be bringing my own skateboard.

Tickets available at all prices.

glatt · 08-19-2018, 07:51 AM

Impressive

xoxoxoBruce · 08-19-2018, 08:52 AM

Stupid, risking your own neck is one thing but endangering others is irresponsible.

captainhook455 · 08-19-2018, 09:45 AM

So true. If skateboarding here someone would have taken him out on a curve. I never ride close to the center line unless I can see way ahead.

sexobon · 08-19-2018, 10:10 AM

I've done 55 mph on a bicycle coasting downhill through the foothills of the Colorado Rockies; but, did it at 02:00 hrs. when there was no traffic. Even if a vehicle appeared, I'd see it's headlights from a distance and have time to react. A full moon coupled with a bicycle headlight provided adequate illumination. Max speed was limited by the sharpness and frequency of road curves, the height of my center of gravity, and traction of the bicycle tires.

Body position doesn't help much until one achieves about 90 mph. That's when a body starts to pick up aerodynamic properties that can be used to stabilize position and control changes. At 110 mph, I've been able to lock a motorcycle throttle, take my hands away from the steering and raise them to shoulder level using wind resistance and my free fall (parachuting) control skills to keep myself and the bike stable.

captainhook455 · 08-19-2018, 01:55 PM

I set the cruise on my bike yesterday at 62 on a 2 lane road without my hands on the bars for about 8 miles. Just stick my knee into the wind for curves. I frequently ride like this. When I had my Goldwing I would sit on the passenger seat up against the tour pack.

sexobon · 08-19-2018, 02:25 PM

At that speed, the shifting of your weight when you put your knee out; also, leaning into the curve have more to do with it than wind resistance. It's more like riding a bicycle with no hands.

At high speeds, you don't have to stick parts of your body out, you just rotate the flats of your body.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-21-2018, 03:15 PM

Been to PA Captain?

captainhook455 · 08-23-2018, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Been to PA Captain?

I have been all over PA motorcycle camping and fishing on the river below the gap. I lived in north joisey for 20 yrs. Good times they were.

Gravdigr · 08-22-2018, 12:20 PM

Idiot, all the way 'round.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-22-2018, 03:53 PM

Ancient Scotland, definitely embiggen.

08-01-2018, 09:27 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Because cleaning up after an outing ruins the buzz, so Mother Nature's help is beautiful. But the Scoutmaster in you is immediately pumping adrenaline to secure your troops. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-16-2018, 01:58 PM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I think everyone is. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-18-2018, 01:31 PM	#4
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	That was really beautiful, thanks xoB. I wonder what's going on at the leading tip of the strike before it's grounded. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-19-2018, 07:28 AM	#5
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Longboarder soars down Colorado hill at 70mph. I was going to put this in the 'Idiot of the Day' thread, but I'm in a reasonably charitable mood, being replete with Sunday lunch, so I didn't. Watch out for the sparks from the fasteners on his gloves when they make contact with the road surface. The comments suggest that the location is Coal Creek Canyon CO. Anyway, should I have the good fortune to visit Colorado once again, Hertz will have to forgo my custom as I shall be bringing my own skateboard. Tickets available at all prices. __________________

08-19-2018, 08:52 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Stupid, risking your own neck is one thing but endangering others is irresponsible. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-02-2018, 07:20 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I'd like to think we would be fine, but the holding power of stakes is a wildcard. A lot of the tents flying around are the pop-up kind that nobody bothers to stake down. Although you'd think there would be enough crap in them to weigh them down.

08-19-2018, 07:51 AM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Impressive

08-19-2018, 09:45 AM	#8
captainhook455 Rapscallion Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,357	So true. If skateboarding here someone would have taken him out on a curve. I never ride close to the center line unless I can see way ahead.

08-19-2018, 10:10 AM	#9
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	I've done 55 mph on a bicycle coasting downhill through the foothills of the Colorado Rockies; but, did it at 02:00 hrs. when there was no traffic. Even if a vehicle appeared, I'd see it's headlights from a distance and have time to react. A full moon coupled with a bicycle headlight provided adequate illumination. Max speed was limited by the sharpness and frequency of road curves, the height of my center of gravity, and traction of the bicycle tires. Body position doesn't help much until one achieves about 90 mph. That's when a body starts to pick up aerodynamic properties that can be used to stabilize position and control changes. At 110 mph, I've been able to lock a motorcycle throttle, take my hands away from the steering and raise them to shoulder level using wind resistance and my free fall (parachuting) control skills to keep myself and the bike stable.

08-19-2018, 01:55 PM	#10
captainhook455 Rapscallion Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,357	I set the cruise on my bike yesterday at 62 on a 2 lane road without my hands on the bars for about 8 miles. Just stick my knee into the wind for curves. I frequently ride like this. When I had my Goldwing I would sit on the passenger seat up against the tour pack.

08-19-2018, 02:25 PM	#11
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	At that speed, the shifting of your weight when you put your knee out; also, leaning into the curve have more to do with it than wind resistance. It's more like riding a bicycle with no hands. At high speeds, you don't have to stick parts of your body out, you just rotate the flats of your body.

08-21-2018, 03:15 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Been to PA Captain? Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-22-2018, 12:20 PM	#14
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Idiot, all the way 'round. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-22-2018, 03:53 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Ancient Scotland, definitely embiggen. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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