Weekend WNC Ride
Photos and article by FastFred Ruddock, July 6-8, 2007
Early this week I learned I needed a lot of warranty work on
my bike. Not really but the poor stocking of parts required what would turn
out to be three weeks of waiting. Fortunately my warranty covered most of
the shop bike rental. I was able to meet with my Bunbcombe CBA pals for dinner
Friday night and a little riding and one great beer. However I forgot my phone.
Saturday was expected to be a slow enjoyable day on the river.
However I had to ride to Hendersonville for some needed provisions. Upon my
return a North Carolina State Trooper decided to cite me for what he thinks
is a dress code violation. Seems like being in High School again with a hall
monitor telling on you because of a clothing item which hat to wear or not.
More on this subject after I see the principal oops I meant go to court.
Sunday I rode to the local ABATE meeting in Inman near Lake
Bowen. This meeting was well attended by many ABATE members despite being
only the second meeting. All but three members were NWSC chapter members.
Since the meeting this chapter continues to grow steady rate and has already
exceeded the size of several older chapters. This crew is going to shake things
up.
Hwy 70 near Black Mountain |
The Root Bar & Root Ball? |
Enjoying fine beer with friends |
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Another NC Helmet Ticket |
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Cliff and Missy |
In Memory of Sleepy |
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