Friday 8/29/14 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Having towed my bike to Michigan to do some riding with my brothers, I got in a fair amount of riding fun, yet nothing quite compares with our Friday Rides.  A quick check of Steve’s blog reflected a good amount of fun was had during my absence.  Therefore, in order to keep from losing any more fun factor points I’ve decided to get going  on a breakfast ride to the Country Cupboard Restaurant in Lake Toxaway.  After breakfast I thought I would continue on up 281 to 107 and come back that way.  If you would like to join me, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 8:30 AM this Friday.  Hope you can make it.     Dan

Trip Advisor - Country Cupboard Restaurant

Friday 8/22/14

Fellow Riders

• Week 3 of 3 - "Friday afternoon forecast sure looks like rain but you might get by riding Friday morning.  Regardless, I will not be available to join you for the next 3 Fridays.  Those still wishing to ride should meet at the Key Mart parking area about 8:30 AM Friday morning and select a destination and ride leader at that time.  Ride safe and stay dry."    Dan

William and Arthur have offered to lead the group Friday.

• Five riders met at Key Mart for the Friday breakfast ride.  With the prospect of a very hot day ahead of us, we chose to visit Amore Cafe in Lake Toxaway and take advantage of the cool temps while they last.  Lesley led Rob, me, Jim (wing), and Charley up the mountain to US64.  Kelly, at Amore, heard us rumble into the parking area and started a fresh pot of coffee while we parked the bikes.  Just like the last visit, the food was great and made just the way we liked it.  You sure get a lot of food for $7.49.  Charley headed back after breakfast and the rest of us followed Lesley east on 64 and came back down the mountain on 178.  Even though it was still early, you could definitely feel the heat as we dropped down in elevation.  It was another great day on two wheels.    Steve

Amore Cafe - Lake Toxaway

Friday 8/15/14 Ride

Fellow Riders

• Week 2 of 3 - "Friday afternoon forecast sure looks like rain but you might get by riding Friday morning.  Regardless, I will not be available to join you for the next 3 Fridays.  Those still wishing to ride should meet at the Key Mart parking area about 8:30 AM Friday morning and select a destination and ride leader at that time.  Ride safe and stay dry."    Dan

Is Dan on a bicycle trip up north?

• Five riders were able to take advantage of a fantastic weather day to ride to BJ's in Toccoa for breakfast.  After much discussion about where to go, the consensus was BJ's, and Lesley agreed to lead.  She did a great job picking a route Dan would be proud of.  The other riders included Rob, me, Ed, and Bob.  It was really a great ride into Georgia through the back roads of Oconee County.  The service was great at BJ's and there were no empty plates when everyone was done.  Bob was so excited when he got his French toast, he put syrup on the table as well as his plate.  Ed led the group back to Seneca.  It was another great day on two wheels.   Steve

Example of their down home country lunch menu.

• On another note, one of our riders got some recognition in his local newspaper in New Hampshire.  We all knew he could engineer his own electric motorcycle, but who knew he was also a BBQ chef!!!  We'll have to get him to cook some up for us when he's here during the winter.  Congratulations on 20 years for Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course!!!

Salem Community Patriot Newspaper

Friday 8/8/14 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Friday afternoon forecast sure looks like rain but you might get by riding Friday morning.  Regardless, I will not be available to join you for the next 3 Fridays.  Those still wishing to ride should meet at the Key Mart parking area about 8:30 AM Friday morning and select a destination and ride leader at that time.  Ride safe and stay dry.    Dan

"I'm not going, and you can't make me,"  Dan.

• Well, Mother Nature wins again.  The rain coming down all Friday morning was enough to keep everyone on two wheels off the road.  Oh well, there's always next week, right??   Steve

Friday 8/1/14 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Looks like the forecast for Friday is going to put a crimp in plans to ride.  As it turned out, the early morning was a little wet, but it turned out pretty nice by the end of the day.  Not sure if anyone ventured out on the wet roads, but there were probably a few.  I'm hoping to get out this next Friday.  So much for a great day on two wheels.   Steve   :-(

Clint is researching routes for next Friday.  Hope the weather is good.