Ride With Tank

Skidplate crashes!, originally uploaded by TankOhio.

I know I should have posted a final wrapup on the trip to the Gap, but things have been pretty strange since the trip.

For those who do not know, Skidplate crashed on the way home from the Gap. We were only about 10 miles from home when it happened.

We were getting ready to get on the entrance ramp to the freeway. The road was wet and there was some diesel in the road. She started squeezing the front brake and the next thing she knew she was tumbling and sliding. I had no idea what had happened. I heard a crash and then her bike slid past me on its side.

Lucky for her she only had very minor injuries. Banged up her knee and elbow.

The estimate on the bike came to $2,500 and they say they will have it back on the road within 10 days.

Thistle Farms Coffee House, originally uploaded by TankOhio.

We are in Ohio now and I am about to eat a stromboli. There is much rain to the north and we are trying to avoid it. Johnny left the motel before us because he is a homo. Janice had no choice but to go with him. Mark is probably still going south.

Spending the night in Morehead KY, originally uploaded by TankOhio.

Here we are in Moorehead, KY.

Today we said a sad farewll to the Gap. As usual the folks at the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort treated us great.

We had great weather all week. Almost everyone on the road was very courteous. We only saw one wreck the entire week so it was a safe weekend as well. I don’t think it is just a coincicence that there were no wrecks and people were riding politely.

It is always a pleasure to ride with Mark and it was great to have Johnny and Janice along for the ride. They are great folks and they made the week much more fun for me.

Dave, Christy, and Tom did not ride down or back with us but they met us at the Gap. Once again I can’t imagine anyone I would rather spend a week at the Gap with. They are just great folks and I am honored that they chose to spend their vacation with me.

I also cant forget all my friends who live in the area and the new friends I made while there.

Tomorrow should be pretty uneventfull. Mostly just a freeway blast home.