Day 2
The weather forecast for Sunday deteriorated overnight but this was an adventure ride after all. I woke up to a slightly damp bike and dark skies.
We met for breakfast at 730a for a 8a blast off. As we headed for the Regency Bridge I noticed my GPS was bouncing around quite a bit. This was the first ride with the new mount, as we neared the bridge for a quick stop I steady the GPS with my left hand, after a few minutes of that the mount gave way, fortunately with my hand on it on no flying off, so I put the GPS in my jacket pocket.
At the bridge, it started raining and Efdmarc took over the navigating. It rained a little then stopped then rained a little more. Near Hilda the rain stopped for the rest of the ride.
Efdmarc did great job leading and I rode sweep, that was the best seat in the house for watching the bike wrestling on the decomposed granite roads. They were deceptively slick.
After a quick lunch at Cooper's in Mason, due to the efficient service from the Brazilian cashier, we were back on the road.
As it stated to sprinkle we asked our leader about his schedule, he was riding back to Houston that night, Efdmarc said he said he had the rest of day and most of the night, so we stayed on route.
The guys in the group are unbelievable, we all slid all over the roads but keep moving. Watching their bike handling skills was fantastic, when I could spare a moment of concentration from fighting to keep myself upright. Of course I didn't get video of the really bad sections. The only good thing was all the sliding did warmed me up, I was cold and wet otherwise until Doss.
Past Doss the ride was mostly uneventful, we did keep our eyes on the dark clouds to the west. Around Rio Medina the lightning started, and a light sprinkle for the last few miles to Castroville. Just after Harold got loaded up in his truck and pulled out on the road to head to Houston, the bottom fell out, great timing.
What a ride / what a group!
I continue to be impressed by the riders I'm fortunate to ride with, Harold, Brian, Dan, Efdmarc - well done! You made it look much easier that it was.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GmRNaMytmE"]Regency Bridge .1 - Adventure Rider Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/20/18 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfhkVHwKCQI"]Regency Bridge .2 - Adventure Rider Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/20/18 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znGY9QBh4Z8"]Adventure Rider Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/19-20/18 departing the Backyard Bistro - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPDWGKJBMcM"]Adventure Rider Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/19-20/18 departing the Backyard Bistro - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkaXr9576c"]Adventure Rider Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/19-20/18 departing the Backyard Bistro - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNDMSVGezFw"]Adventure Rider Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/19-20/18 departing the Backyard Bistro - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtckuWBzLt0&t=9s"]Adventure Rider Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/19-20/18 departing the Backyard Bistro - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgXJajAqwE"]Slippery decomposed granite after the rain - Breakfast Series - 2 day ride, 5/20/18 - YouTube[/ame]
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