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Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 2^nd, 2012, 8:37pm

Title: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 2^nd, 2012, 8:37pm

Muenster doesn't start their ride till 11AM, to give all us Dallas people a chance to drive up there... Unfortunately, I can't make the ride this year, due to a choral committment...

http://www.germanfest.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=30

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by aikigreg on Apr 2^nd, 2012, 8:56pm

Alexis and I usually hit this one. SOme of the best scenery around, imo.

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 3^rd, 2012, 11:57am

Here's the toughest climb -- the LAST one, of course!!!

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae256/pbrown8js/102_4268.jpg

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by shellenefoster on Apr 3^rd, 2012, 12:12pm

Bryan and I should be there, so we will finally get to see everyone :D Looking forward to visiting...
Shellene

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by dd5339 on Apr 3^rd, 2012, 5:29pm

I keep debating between that one and walking the McKinney relay for life. Looking at the picture, Muenster might be winning out, (which means doing the Frisco relay for life).

Semper Fi

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by Rat Rider on Apr 15^th, 2012, 9:37pm

Will be there with bells. The Muenster ride has one of the fastest descents in N Texas. The little road on the backside of St. Jo will test your courage as well as your intelligence. Several times I have visited the mid 50's. Clearly, my intelligence is losing.

Driving up from Austin and returning in the same day. Doubtless my enthusiasm is greater now than at the end of that XL day.

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by dd5339 on Apr 15^th, 2012, 10:03pm

So Rat, what bike are you bring up?

I'll be there. Thanks for the heads up on the sweet downhill. Have hit 55 on a road bike before, I wonder if there is a new speed record in my near future!

Semper Fi

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by Rat Rider on Apr 16^th, 2012, 1:52pm

I want to ride with some friends from the area that I don't see often. If my only thought was to see how quickly I could travel, I would bring the Apache. Since a modest amount of social interaction will be expected; I may still bring the Apache. [smiley=cheesy.gif]

Does anyone remember if there are showers? I do not think so, but it has been a few years since my last visit.

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by jayg on Apr 16^th, 2012, 2:04pm

Rat Rider wrote:

I want to ride with some friends from the area that I don't see often.

Will Steve S. from Garland be doing the ride?

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 18^th, 2012, 9:44pm

Rat Rider wrote:

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by mleuck on Apr 18^th, 2012, 9:56pm

FlyingLaZBoy wrote:

[quote author=Rat Rider link=1333417052/0#5 date=1334543850]Will be there with bells. The Muenster ride has one of the fastest descents in N Texas. The little road on the backside of St. Jo will test your courage as well as your intelligence. Several times I have visited the mid 50's. Clearly, my intelligence is losing.

Driving up from Austin and returning in the same day. Doubtless my enthusiasm is greater now than at the end of that XL day.

I filmed that descent last year hitting 48, one-handed, praying my tires/wheels would hold.... Would have hit 50, but braked briefly at the top before letting it coast... The front end of the Xstream is too light to want to get into the mid-50s...!!!
[/quote]

I never take that hill at high speed, I've already given one hip to science and don't relish giving the other :)

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by LightningPilot on Apr 19^th, 2012, 9:04pm

Warren and I will be there, weather permitting. One of our faves [smiley=cheers.gif]

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by Rat Rider on Apr 24^th, 2012, 11:33am

FlyingLaZBoy wrote:

WoW! In the evolution of ridiculous, dangerous, and death-dealing crazy sh** done on a bent... you are my new HERO!!

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by Patti on Apr 24^th, 2012, 12:48pm

The idea of having a blowout on my car, at 50mph, isn't something I'd look forward to but not nearly as life-threatening as having it happen on a bike. As they used to say on Hill Street Blues: lets be careful out there... ;D

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by Rat Rider on Apr 24^th, 2012, 1:42pm

jayg wrote:

[quote author=Rat Rider link=1333417052/0#7 date=1334602376]I want to ride with some friends from the area that I don't see often.

Will Steve S. from Garland be doing the ride?
[/quote]
Switzer - Who knows? He apparently has forgotten how to answer email.

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Apr 24^th, 2012, 2:53pm

FlyingLaZBoy wrote:

So, FLZ, where is this video you speak of? I wish to live vicariously, since I am not doing Muenster this weekend. Besides if it is scary enough to view, then maybe Dave will decide discretion is the better part of valor and use his brakes and not try for a new land-speed record!

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by dd5339 on Apr 24^th, 2012, 4:24pm

Monkeywrangler22 wrote:

[quote author=FlyingLaZBoy link=1333417052/0#9 date=1334803475]
I filmed that descent last year hitting 48, one-handed, praying my tires/wheels would hold.... Would have hit 50, but braked briefly at the top before letting it coast... The front end of the Xstream is too light to want to get into the mid-50s...!!!

Besides if it is scary enough to view, then maybe Dave will decide discretion is the better part of valor and use his brakes and not try for a new land-speed record![/quote]

Nope! Not going to happen! I've scouted the hill in question, (I think) via google. I'll be running a GoPro on the bars so I won't have to one hand it.

Semper Fi

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by JimFPU on Apr 24^th, 2012, 5:55pm

Monkeywrangler22 wrote:

... maybe Dave will decide discretion is the better part of valor and use his brakes and not try for a new land-speed record!

Then what's the point!? [smiley=evil.gif]

I once did 41.2 (or something like that) early in the morning and all I could see was the moonlit road in front of me. The lights I was using were nothing more that position lights...I was peddling like a madman (not even clipped in) on a 25 year old Infinity with my GEBE screaming! What a blast!

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by dd5339 on Apr 24^th, 2012, 7:20pm

My best has been 55 mph on my old DF race bike years ago when I lived in Wisconsin, that was right before the Mercedes driver pulled out in front of me, I had no choice but to just drift the bike into the other lane and pass him. The look on his face was priceless.

Semper Fi

Title: Re: Muenster Germanfest Rally, Sat Apr 28, 11AM
Post by Rat Rider on Apr 25^th, 2012, 2:15pm

dd5339 wrote:

Nope! Not going to happen! I've scouted the hill in question, (I think) via google. I'll be running a GoPro on the bars so I won't have to one hand it.

Semper Fi

You won't have any question in your mind when you get there. It is a freak compared to everything else. I'll warn you, the last time I was down that particular decline the asphalt was crap. I doubt seriously if Montague county has spent any money on improvements. It would be a hellishly poor choice for laying down some personal parchment.