It was exactly 52 weeks ago when , on a trip to Champions of Leesburg, that Boyd and Loyd brought home their much loved V-Max and Goldwing. Today, we planned a return visit for the Grand Opening of their new dealership, Champions Powersports, in Eustis. With that vision dancing in our heads, nine of us met for breakfast at Snellgroves before starting the journey.
After breakfast, six of us prepared to ride while three members headed off to other duties.Our route today took us north by northeast across Rockridge, Green Pond and CR-561. Always an enjoyable ride. After a brief comfort stop at 561 and US-27,
we returned to the road with the intent to again pick up 561. However, as we approached the intersection on 27, we found the road to be closed. Although we did not know why at the time, I later learned that that a vehicle had crashed and burned at the overpass of the Florida Turnpike, causing severe damage to the bridge and the closing of the northbound lanes of the Turnpike as well as CR-561. Bummer. That is a great piece of road for a motorcyclist. So, we continued north on 27 to SR-19, then on into Eustis on US-441 to our destination.
Upon entering the parking lot, Boyd caught sight of a parked vehicle that he wanted to investigate - a white Stallion.
This unusual 3-wheeler comes complete with an enclosed cockpit and automotive-type controls. Very cool.
Moving inside of the new Champions showrooms reveals an absolutely huge selection of motorcycles, ATVs and even a few watercraft.
They even had a 2010 version of the V-max on display. We all agreed that we liked the black paint of the 2009 better.
The accessories area, while not huge, was packed with some exceptional values. Champions took their Grand Opening sale seriously!
On our way out, Bob K. and Lloyd stopped for "Monster" tattoos on their pates. If you look closely, you can make just make out the tattoos. No, not there - on their heads!
After the photo, the boys introduced Boyd to the ladies by his nickname, Mr. Sarcasm. Unfortunately, one of the ladies misunderstood the name. Let's just say that he may now also be addressed as "Mr. O."As it was now getting late, we decided to head home by the quickest route and our story would have ended here if it were not for a decision to stop for a late, quick lunch at the McDonald's in Groveland. What a disaster. The service was so poor that three of our group canceled their orders after a 20 minute wait for their food and went home hungry. When J.T. had the temerity to ask about the delay, he was told to calm down and wait for his order. We will not be back. One sour note to an otherwise glorious day.
Click here for our route to Champions Powersports.
Hope to see you all for our next ride.
Ride With Pride,
Gunny.
1 comment:
I'm sure Mr. Sarcasm will make the most of being misidentified as Mr. "O". I can hear it now.
McDonalds?!? Is this what the group is reduced to when Eddie isn't along to perform his duties as Chief Food Scout? This may the first time in the history of our club that any of us has been reduced to consuming McDonald's for lunch. How sad!!!
I would have paid to see the look on JT's face when he was told to "calm down". Those burger slingers have some cajones. Poor service in a simple, regimented, formulaic fast-food environment means you're dealing with simpletons...and JT was supposed to "calm down"? Again, that's hilarious.
-- Ace
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