Although the weather looked threatening this morning, the forecast indicated we would be alright if we did not venture too far north. With that in mind, we gathered as usual this morning in Plant City. Nine of our group caught up on the week's activities over breakfast. Afterward, two left the group for other activities while the remaining seven mounted up for the day's ride.
After a quick stop at the PD for Bill to handle some "chief" stuff, we took off for Sky Powersports in Lakeland to check out the sale they were having. I happened to see Bobby deep in conversation with a salesman about the "Buy One, Get One Free" special they were having on ATV's. He soon left the group without explanation and headed back towards Plant City. Was he purchasing Christmas gifts for himself and Bill?
We were soon done at Sky and turned our motorcycles towards the hills and curves around San Antonio, FL, enjoying a couple of our favorite roads along the way. Around 11:00 a.m., we stopped for rest and fluids at the San Ann Market. The laid back atmosphere and shaded courtyard always make this location a pleasant stop.
Leaving the San Ann Market, we headed for some of the great roads in the area, including Pasco Rd., Bellamy Brothers Blvd., Bayhead Rd., Powell, Hayman and Tribly.
By 1:00, we were in Dade City where the group split up. Boyd and I opted to stop for lunch at Kafe Kokopelli while the rest of the group headed for home.
This was my first trip to Kokpelli's. I found the archtecture and decor to be very interesting and the food to be excellent.
Continuing with the ride, Boyd and I headed back north to pick up CR-575 into Lacoochee, up to SR-50, through the Withlacoochee State Forest to Sloans Ridge and Lake Erie, then down to Green Pond and home.
Somewhere on Rockridge Road, just west of Green Pond Rd., the odometer on my GL1800 rolled over 60,000 miles.
I stopped to take a picture of the odometer on this momentous occasion,.
To see our entire 178 mile route, click here.
Ride With Pride!
Gunny
After a quick stop at the PD for Bill to handle some "chief" stuff, we took off for Sky Powersports in Lakeland to check out the sale they were having. I happened to see Bobby deep in conversation with a salesman about the "Buy One, Get One Free" special they were having on ATV's. He soon left the group without explanation and headed back towards Plant City. Was he purchasing Christmas gifts for himself and Bill?
We were soon done at Sky and turned our motorcycles towards the hills and curves around San Antonio, FL, enjoying a couple of our favorite roads along the way. Around 11:00 a.m., we stopped for rest and fluids at the San Ann Market. The laid back atmosphere and shaded courtyard always make this location a pleasant stop.
Leaving the San Ann Market, we headed for some of the great roads in the area, including Pasco Rd., Bellamy Brothers Blvd., Bayhead Rd., Powell, Hayman and Tribly.
By 1:00, we were in Dade City where the group split up. Boyd and I opted to stop for lunch at Kafe Kokopelli while the rest of the group headed for home.
This was my first trip to Kokpelli's. I found the archtecture and decor to be very interesting and the food to be excellent.Continuing with the ride, Boyd and I headed back north to pick up CR-575 into Lacoochee, up to SR-50, through the Withlacoochee State Forest to Sloans Ridge and Lake Erie, then down to Green Pond and home.
Somewhere on Rockridge Road, just west of Green Pond Rd., the odometer on my GL1800 rolled over 60,000 miles.
I stopped to take a picture of the odometer on this momentous occasion,.To see our entire 178 mile route, click here.
Ride With Pride!
Gunny
1 comment:
Gunny,
Congrats on the 60K miles on your GL. I remember her when she was a brand new baby in your stable. Wow! How time and the miles fly by.
Yesterday's ride was quite enjoyable. I have a photo that I need to share with you and Mr. Sarcasm of what went down when we got to PC. Look for it via email. No surprise once you think about it, so we'll just call it "evidence".
Ace
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