Title: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 12:06:00 AM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 12:06:00 AM
Hi, everyone!
I'm originally from central Mississippi and have only lived in Northeast AL. for about 4 years now. I'm about an hour out of Birmingham and fairly new to the bike community! I've had my bike for all of 4 months and I'm having quite a hard time branching out of my comfort zone as far as traveling out of my town and meeting like-minded bikers are concerned.
I grew up riding dirt bikes with my younger brother, so I'm not a complete stranger to two-wheels, though I did fall off the sport for many, many years before getting my street bike back in September. I can't wait to really get into the community, especially with prime riding weather just around the corner! :D
I'm originally from central Mississippi and have only lived in Northeast AL. for about 4 years now. I'm about an hour out of Birmingham and fairly new to the bike community! I've had my bike for all of 4 months and I'm having quite a hard time branching out of my comfort zone as far as traveling out of my town and meeting like-minded bikers are concerned.
I grew up riding dirt bikes with my younger brother, so I'm not a complete stranger to two-wheels, though I did fall off the sport for many, many years before getting my street bike back in September. I can't wait to really get into the community, especially with prime riding weather just around the corner! :D
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: klaviator on January 22, 2019, 06:41:12 AM
Post by: klaviator on January 22, 2019, 06:41:12 AM
Welcome from Huntsville. Activity will pick up as the weather warms up. Hope to see you an a ride soon.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: Brian A on January 22, 2019, 06:51:50 AM
Post by: Brian A on January 22, 2019, 06:51:50 AM
Glad to have you here.
When spring weather rolls around there will be opportunities to hook up with other riders and get out for a day. Some good folks here. I expect it will make it a bit easier to expand your comfort zone.
When spring weather rolls around there will be opportunities to hook up with other riders and get out for a day. Some good folks here. I expect it will make it a bit easier to expand your comfort zone.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: Chuck & Susan on January 22, 2019, 07:43:15 AM
Post by: Chuck & Susan on January 22, 2019, 07:43:15 AM
Welcome to the group. Enjoy the ride and ride your own pace. (Think I have heard that a few times)
Susan and I are from Lower Alabama but we get up that way from time to time.
Enjoy!!
Susan and I are from Lower Alabama but we get up that way from time to time.
Enjoy!!
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: Guidedawg on January 22, 2019, 07:51:35 AM
Post by: Guidedawg on January 22, 2019, 07:51:35 AM
Welcome from Montgomery. Don't be in a rush...explore your area and you'll have plenty of time to find meet ups and rides!
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: springer on January 22, 2019, 07:58:01 AM
Post by: springer on January 22, 2019, 07:58:01 AM
Welcome to the site ladylikeloser! Glad to have you in the group! Have a seat by the fire, we were just talking about motorcycles. :D
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 09:33:25 AM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 09:33:25 AM
Thanks so much for the warm welcomes, everyone! I'm glad to have found such a welcoming community!
I ride a black and red 2018 CBR300R. I haven't seen another one on the road in my area like it yet, so if anyone is ever up near Oneonta/Springville, we just might see each other around!
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I ride a black and red 2018 CBR300R. I haven't seen another one on the road in my area like it yet, so if anyone is ever up near Oneonta/Springville, we just might see each other around!
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: TFancher on January 22, 2019, 11:58:52 AM
Post by: TFancher on January 22, 2019, 11:58:52 AM
Welcome from Tuscaloosa. This is the place if you are looking to find people that love motorcycles and all things related. You won't find a better group of friends.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 01:16:04 PM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 01:16:04 PM
I can already tell! Everyone here is already much more warm and welcoming than other groups I've come across. I can't wait to start meeting everyone and enjoying some nice rides!
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: gulfcoaster on January 22, 2019, 06:31:02 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on January 22, 2019, 06:31:02 PM
Welcome from Lower Alabama, soon to be back in B'ham. Don't worry about the bike type here. All types get together for rides. The last one down here we had a GoldWing, dual sport, and a scooter. And a Harley joined us in the parking lot. We were later joined by another Harley and a GS. That's what I love about this forum. Being near Blount County area, you got nothing but good riding around you. Hope to catch you on a ride soon.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 08:19:36 PM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 22, 2019, 08:19:36 PM
Quote from: gulfcoaster on January 22, 2019, 06:31:02 PMThat's definitely a relief to hear! It's hard enough being a noob sometimes. Haha.
Welcome from Lower Alabama, soon to be back in B'ham. Don't worry about the bike type here. All types get together for rides. The last one down here we had a GoldWing, dual sport, and a scooter. And a Harley joined us in the parking lot. We were later joined by another Harley and a GS. That's what I love about this forum. Being near Blount County area, you got nothing but good riding around you. Hope to catch you on a ride soon.
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: norton73 on January 23, 2019, 04:38:09 PM
Post by: norton73 on January 23, 2019, 04:38:09 PM
Welcome from Springville.
I think I've seen you out and about on the CBR. There's all kinds of good riding locally, Blount and St Clair are hard to beat for fun roads.
I think I've seen you out and about on the CBR. There's all kinds of good riding locally, Blount and St Clair are hard to beat for fun roads.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 23, 2019, 04:44:47 PM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 23, 2019, 04:44:47 PM
Quote from: norton73 on January 23, 2019, 04:38:09 PMThat very well might be! What do you ride? I almost never forget a bike I see!
Welcome from Springville.
I think I've seen you out and about on the CBR. There's all kinds of good riding locally, Blount and St Clair are hard to beat for fun roads.
Usually if you see me, I'm most likely with a red CBR500 rider.
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: norton73 on January 23, 2019, 04:51:51 PM
Post by: norton73 on January 23, 2019, 04:51:51 PM
I have several bikes, a silver Norton, a black and yellow BMW GS, sometimes I ride a ducati monster, or a KLX250S.
I can usually be seen in the company of my wife on her red Norton or her silver BMW R80ST.
I can usually be seen in the company of my wife on her red Norton or her silver BMW R80ST.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 23, 2019, 05:00:41 PM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 23, 2019, 05:00:41 PM
The other rider with me is my fiancé, so we're almost always riding together as well, though you may catch me out and about on my own every now and again. Usually we stay towards Oneonta, but every now and again we venture into Ashville. I agree that you can't beat the roads here! Hence why we tend to stick to this area for the most part. Especially if we're out for a short ride, just to scratch the incessant itch. 
And that sounds familiar... Have the two of you ventured up to the Walmart in Oneonta by chance?
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And that sounds familiar... Have the two of you ventured up to the Walmart in Oneonta by chance?
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: Nice Goat on January 23, 2019, 11:57:36 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on January 23, 2019, 11:57:36 PM
Welcome from Cullman! We have frequent group rides in north Alabama. I've led several around Blount County ... there is lots of good riding over there.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 24, 2019, 12:10:19 AM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 24, 2019, 12:10:19 AM
Quote from: Nice Goat on January 23, 2019, 11:57:36 PMI love the roads here! Lots of smooth quiet places for me to really take my time and become acquainted with my bike and the road!
Welcome from Cullman! We have frequent group rides in north Alabama. I've led several around Blount County ... there lots of good riding over there.
Maybe I can catch you and some others on a ride soon!
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: mojo1 on January 26, 2019, 04:25:48 PM
Post by: mojo1 on January 26, 2019, 04:25:48 PM
Welcome from Helena :) . It is possible to run across me anywhere in the state, it depends on which direction I decided to head out for the day.
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 28, 2019, 07:47:36 AM
Post by: ladylikeloser on January 28, 2019, 07:47:36 AM
Quote from: mojo1 on January 26, 2019, 04:25:48 PMMaybe I'll see you out and about then! I plan on adventuring more this spring and summer and hopefully being able to meet many riders. :)
Welcome from Helena :) . It is possible to run across me anywhere in the state, it depends on which direction I decided to head out for the day.
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: renchinrider on January 31, 2019, 11:43:41 AM
Post by: renchinrider on January 31, 2019, 11:43:41 AM
Welcome from Huntsville! I am a road rider, and travel wherever I can whenever I can--which lately hasn't been often enough! ::)
Anyway, I post the Vintage Riders Digest in the "Vintage" category, and it contains all the relevant activities I can find--and not all of them are vintage--in fact, only a few are truly vintage-oriented. Hope one or more of them captures your interest, and leads to your meeting more of us fellow motorcyclists!
See you on the road!
Anyway, I post the Vintage Riders Digest in the "Vintage" category, and it contains all the relevant activities I can find--and not all of them are vintage--in fact, only a few are truly vintage-oriented. Hope one or more of them captures your interest, and leads to your meeting more of us fellow motorcyclists!
See you on the road!
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on February 02, 2019, 09:20:22 PM
Post by: ladylikeloser on February 02, 2019, 09:20:22 PM
Quote from: renchinrider on January 31, 2019, 11:43:41 AMI'll check it out!
Welcome from Huntsville! I am a road rider, and travel wherever I can whenever I can--which lately hasn't been often enough! ::)
Anyway, I post the Vintage Riders Digest in the "Vintage" category, and it contains all the relevant activities I can find--and not all of them are vintage--in fact, only a few are truly vintage-oriented. Hope one or more of them captures your interest, and leads to your meeting more of us fellow motorcyclists!
See you on the road!
We got out today and rode and saw quite a few bikes! Hoping to see even more tomorrow!
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Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: Fencejumper09 on February 04, 2019, 07:22:13 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on February 04, 2019, 07:22:13 AM
Welcome from Birmingham!
Keep an eye out for planned rides and events. We like to have garage parties and meet ups around town once the weather gets consistently better!
Keep an eye out for planned rides and events. We like to have garage parties and meet ups around town once the weather gets consistently better!
Title: Re: New member introduction
Post by: ladylikeloser on February 04, 2019, 04:16:14 PM
Post by: ladylikeloser on February 04, 2019, 04:16:14 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on February 04, 2019, 07:22:13 AMDefinitely!
Welcome from Birmingham!
Keep an eye out for planned rides and events. We like to have garage parties and meet ups around town once the weather gets consistently better!
I know I'll be checking the boards frequently from here on out to make sure I don't miss any good ride and meet up opportunities!
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