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[Blazo]

Blaze... you got a tail light out there?

I don't think so but I'll check. Thanks for putting together a great ride through a great area of Cali. Never ridden through that area... now I have to find time to go back. This site not only helps me spend money, it's also great for meeting new friends and finding great new places to ride.

[Indenial]

You guys in No Cal are spoiled. So many good roads and pretty views. Was out there recently and it is gorgeous. Enjoy it.

[jonga]

Hi all, Chuck thanks for the great ride, I also had never been on any of those roads..... So close to home we really are blessed to live in an area we can ride year round. Deffinatly looking forward to that ride again. The water was really looking inviting. JC thanks for all the great photos..... I love being able to live the ride again through your photos. Just really a great day, just wish my girl could have been with me. She would have loved it also.......     Jon

[DDavidson]

Clockwise Chuck (back to us), Holly, JC, Barbara, Jerry, Blazo.

Shade where there are benjo's nearby is good.

[DDavidson]

Jon and Michael.

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John and Kim.

The ride home for John and Kim got bad when their bike got a flat tire right at Hwy-50's I-5 off ramp. This is the spot where Blazo and Jerry n Barb continued west on 50 and John n Kim and I were to exit to I-5 South. John n Kim were having a bike issue and I was going to ride with them since we were both going South.

John n Kim and I were maneuvering to exit when John n Kim quickly slowed down and moved into the I-5 North lane. I shot right past them and moved into the I-5 South lane and I kept going with the exiting traffic wondering WTF? why are they going North. I kept looking to see if they went to the shoulder but didn't see them anywhere. I assumed they had a direction they were going that I didn't know about. I slowed and waited and they never showed. My assumptions were wrong and I continued South on I-5 not realizing they had gotten a flat. I knew the original issue with the bike should not have disabled the bike. I knew they were going to Hwy-12 but didn't know where Hwy-12 was.

The nearest exit off I-5 was 1.5 miles and I questioned whether to get off and go back to Hwy-50 to make sure they were okay. I second guessed myself by replaying their moving over to the I-5 Northbound lane and I continued on. In hindsight I can replay the events and reevaluate the whole situation. John n Kim's strange actions (moving abruptly into the I-5 North lane) should have raised a flag to me that they were having a problem. I couldn't stop and back up but I could have taken the nearest exit and backtracked to Hwy-50 until I either located them or at least been assured they weren't stranded on the road. Even if I could do nothing to help I should have located them and let them tell me they were okay or not okay. A person riding with others who doesn't do this basic expectation is either a selfish or ignorant azzhole.

I keep questioning myself as to why I did this because I don't like being an azzhole.

John n Kim, I want to sincerely apologize for not being there for you two. I hope to someday prove to you that I am not normally inconsiderate and I owe it to myself and others to work harder to pay it forward for other's in need.

After getting home I called JC to let him know I made it okay and told him about the incident. That is how I found out that John n Kim had gotten a flat. JC and Terrie came to John n Kim's aid. They trailered them home and were on their way to dinner when I called. At least we all agreed to what an ass I was for not coming back. Good job JC and Terrie for helping them home!

 

[DDavidson]

Chuck being a proud "leader of the pack".

[DDavidson]

Everybody along with Holly and Barbara were enjoying meeting each other during the break after the first part of the ride.

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[DDavidson]

Jon will be 71 when his daughter turns 18. What a braggart.

[DDavidson]

Blazo? My guess is he sets the curves ablaze from the sparks flying from his floorboards is where the name comes from? Giving an aggressive rider a Road Glide is like giving a pyromaniac napalm!

[DDavidson]

John enjoys getting riders together and knows many NorCal routes, including places to stop. He can sometimes get up to 50 people to ride. He was talking about a wine country (Silverado area) ride in near future if anybody is interested.

[DDavidson]

 Another great rider! Until next time Holly.

[DDavidson]

FOBs can be a pain when they are in the back pocket and when they are not in the back pocket.

[DDavidson]

It's always good to ride with Michael. Everybody has something fun to tell we can all relate to. Not reading directions, manuals, maps, exploring new things, having an adventure when possible.