This club outing was a bit different as we were left leaderless by the absence of El Presidente Gunny, who had other pressing business to attend. So, rudderless and adrift, we did the only reasonable thing one can do in the face of such adversity: we elected Eddie to take all responsibility for leading the ride this fateful day! And so it was that it was decreed that we would pay a quick visit to Fun Bike Center in Lakeland, FL, before making a loop of Polk County via Highways 92, 27, and 60, to "air 'em out a bit".
As stated, our first stop was Fun Bike Center where Eddie proceeded to cajole and berate the parts counter staff until they stripped an internal visor out of a brand new helmet to make it available for him right then and there rather than them daring to make him wait for one to be shipped in for that same purpose:
Our business finished, we mounted up and headed east to complete our goal of looping a portion of Imperial Polk County. Here's Bob K. and Preacher all mounted up and waiting for Eddie to finish putting on all his riding gear:
Somewhere in the wilds of SR 60, we stopped for a little break and Eddie proceeded to explain motorcycle physics and mechanics to us. Note the high tech use of his boot toe as a pointing device:
Rolling along the highway, I got a few shots of the guys in action. Here's Eddie saying "hello" to the camera:
And here's one more shot of Eddie rolling along, enjoying the ride:
And here's Preacher rolling along with Bob K. in close proximity:
And, finally, Bob K. on his "Motorcycle of the Week":
It was an enjoyable and quick 100-mile ride that saw all of us home before noon. Not a bad way to spend the morning!
As stated, our first stop was Fun Bike Center where Eddie proceeded to cajole and berate the parts counter staff until they stripped an internal visor out of a brand new helmet to make it available for him right then and there rather than them daring to make him wait for one to be shipped in for that same purpose:
Our business finished, we mounted up and headed east to complete our goal of looping a portion of Imperial Polk County. Here's Bob K. and Preacher all mounted up and waiting for Eddie to finish putting on all his riding gear:
Somewhere in the wilds of SR 60, we stopped for a little break and Eddie proceeded to explain motorcycle physics and mechanics to us. Note the high tech use of his boot toe as a pointing device:
Rolling along the highway, I got a few shots of the guys in action. Here's Eddie saying "hello" to the camera:
And here's one more shot of Eddie rolling along, enjoying the ride:
And here's Preacher rolling along with Bob K. in close proximity:
And, finally, Bob K. on his "Motorcycle of the Week":
It was an enjoyable and quick 100-mile ride that saw all of us home before noon. Not a bad way to spend the morning!
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