Today was the start of our 10-day adventure into the North Carolina mountains. While Eddie and Danny trailered their cycles, Bill, Boyd, J.T. And I gathered to ride our cycles north.
It was raining as we left Hillsborough County in rush hour traffic. We were soon north of Tampa on I-75, rejoicing that the rain had let up, when a car came down the entrance ramp and broadsided my Suzuki. The bike and I went down, sliding on our right sides across the highway. I came to a stop about 150 feet later.
Getting up, I found that my rainwear was in tatters and my full face Shoei, armored jacket and pants, and riding boots had all sustained damage. I, on the other hand, was unhurt, not even a road rash. I was very thankful to be a firm believer in A.T.G.A.T.T. - all the gear, all the time!
After righting the Burgy, being checked out by E.M.S. and filing the obligatory accident report, I was able ride the bike back to Lakeland for repairs, pick up my car and continue the journey north without further incident.
As my wife observed, this will be my first motorcycle trip in a car, but it should still be fun in my CLK320 Cabriolet.
BTW, all parties have arrived safely.
Watch for further update on the ride.
Ride With Pride
Glenn "Gunny" Monroe
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