Sweet Ride Saturday Night

Since I got here, I've been hanging out with the Oregon folks on the Sportbikes Website (http://sportbikes.ws/forumdisplay.php?f=34) - real nice folks. A bunch of them go on the "Sweet Ride Saturday Night" group rides (http://sweetridesaturdaynight.com/index.html), so I thought I'd tag along. It starts at Columbia River Motorsports (http://www.columbiariverhonda.com/) in St. Helens, about 30 miles N/NW of Portland. I was running late, so I got there a little after 6 pm, just as they were headed out. We started with 23 riders. You can see the route map below, but something like 200 miles from start to finish.

Absolutely amazing country. I forgot my camera, so have no pics, but I'll have to go back by myself when I can take the time (and bring my camera!)

I don't know if it was me slowing down the rear, or a longer route, but we finished up after dark. And it rained for a bit. Lemmie tell you, riding in the dark, the rain, on a road you don't know is loads of fun.... Still, the rain didn't last long, and we made it to Burgerville in Vancouver, WA (just across the Columbia from Portland) about 11ish. Hung out and shot the shit for a bit, then I headed on home.

It was *waaaay* past my bedtime, but worth it. Can't wait to head out again.