The First Run of the Year
Saturday, April 11, 2009
It had been a struggle, but finally here we are, the first Cruiser Club Ride of the year. Two rides had been canceled, one for rain, one for snow! This ride was even going to be shortened and started later.
The meeting spot was the Thornton's near my home. Kasey and I headed down, fueled up The Pearl, and then went to wit for others to show up. A new couple to the club was already there and filling up there bikes already.
After introductions and a few instructions, we headed out in the cool Hoosier Air. We started east on Washington Steet to Franklin Road. We turned south and traveled to US 52. We stayed on Brookville Road until the edge of New Palestine, then turned south on a County Road.
After a few jogs, we arrived on London Road, south of I-74, cruising through the town of Sugar Creek. We weaved our way along and through Boggstown. We were out in the country, and headed toward Flat Rock. It has a really scenic bridge to cross.
At a turn near Saint Louis, Indiana, the other couple headed straight. Kasey and I turned around, and then chased them down. They were waiting at an intersection. He told me he was not feeling well, and needed to get to his brother's house. I told them we would follow until they got closer.
He then lead us down Edinburgh Road, it was a very nice road. Once on the north edge of town, we veered off into a gas station. He was able to use the bathroom, a necessity for his sickness. Apparently he had the stomach bug that has been going around. I had it a few months earlier, and Kasey's son thought I had spent Madagascar II in the theater bathroom. I could only imagine what vibration of the bike, and bounces in the road were doing to the poor guy.
Needless to say, the riding day was over for him. We followed the couple through Edinburgh. They went north on US 31, we went south. We cruised through Columbus, Indiana, and past the Cummins Television Studios. We headed out of town on SR-46.
We took another break at Sand Creek Road near Nashville, Indiana. We got some water and a little snack and a little seat break.
We left heading north on Sand Creek, and meandered our way into Gainesvile, Indiana, or did we. The sign proudly proclaims you are Entering and Leaving at the same time.
We would enjoy the curvy tree lined roads north onto Sweetwater Trail and then Beech Tree Lane. Then further north on Ninevah Road which would take us into Franklin, Indiana. Another break here to stretch our legs, and catch some brief after the great roads we had been on.
We took SR 44 through Franklin, and then north out of town on the back roads. Eventually, we arrive on Franklin Road. It meanders around Wannamaker, and then up to Washington Street. It would be a short trip to arrive back at the Digital Castle.
It had been a struggle, but finally here we are, the first Cruiser Club Ride of the year. Two rides had been canceled, one for rain, one for snow! This ride was even going to be shortened and started later.
The meeting spot was the Thornton's near my home. Kasey and I headed down, fueled up The Pearl, and then went to wit for others to show up. A new couple to the club was already there and filling up there bikes already.
After introductions and a few instructions, we headed out in the cool Hoosier Air. We started east on Washington Steet to Franklin Road. We turned south and traveled to US 52. We stayed on Brookville Road until the edge of New Palestine, then turned south on a County Road.
After a few jogs, we arrived on London Road, south of I-74, cruising through the town of Sugar Creek. We weaved our way along and through Boggstown. We were out in the country, and headed toward Flat Rock. It has a really scenic bridge to cross.
At a turn near Saint Louis, Indiana, the other couple headed straight. Kasey and I turned around, and then chased them down. They were waiting at an intersection. He told me he was not feeling well, and needed to get to his brother's house. I told them we would follow until they got closer.
He then lead us down Edinburgh Road, it was a very nice road. Once on the north edge of town, we veered off into a gas station. He was able to use the bathroom, a necessity for his sickness. Apparently he had the stomach bug that has been going around. I had it a few months earlier, and Kasey's son thought I had spent Madagascar II in the theater bathroom. I could only imagine what vibration of the bike, and bounces in the road were doing to the poor guy.
Needless to say, the riding day was over for him. We followed the couple through Edinburgh. They went north on US 31, we went south. We cruised through Columbus, Indiana, and past the Cummins Television Studios. We headed out of town on SR-46.
We took another break at Sand Creek Road near Nashville, Indiana. We got some water and a little snack and a little seat break.
We left heading north on Sand Creek, and meandered our way into Gainesvile, Indiana, or did we. The sign proudly proclaims you are Entering and Leaving at the same time.
We would enjoy the curvy tree lined roads north onto Sweetwater Trail and then Beech Tree Lane. Then further north on Ninevah Road which would take us into Franklin, Indiana. Another break here to stretch our legs, and catch some brief after the great roads we had been on.
We took SR 44 through Franklin, and then north out of town on the back roads. Eventually, we arrive on Franklin Road. It meanders around Wannamaker, and then up to Washington Street. It would be a short trip to arrive back at the Digital Castle.
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