Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 10
2008-06-10 13:28:00 This morning was a fine time for a Motorcycle Commute. 70 degrees f. with high thin clouds and extraordinarily bright sunshine made for a great ride to Tampa. I see this guy on his Ural Side-Hack about once every three months during the morning commute. He turns South on Gunn Highway off SR54. There were loads of bikes on the road today and traffic moved very well throughout the commute. In Tampa on the surface streets and it's not too crowded at all for this time of the morning. Have a Great Day everyone, and Ride it like you stole it! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 9
2008-06-09 13:50:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in a delightful 73 degrees f. with some thin high clouds to the east. The Sunrise through the ground fog was spectacular. Traffic was somewhat lite on surface streets, that is until you reach the Suncoast Parkway where the On Ramp Toll Booth is funneled down to one lane. Traffic on the toll roads moved well and there was no FHP cruisers patrolling this morning. There were lots of motorcycles out & about this morning. Traffic was rather hectic on the toll roads so I didn't take any photos of the Suncoast/Veterans Expressway. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 5 - The Ride Home
2008-06-06 13:54:00 Thursday's Motorcycle Commute back to the Casa was almost in triple digits f. At 99 degrees on the Suncoast Parkway and at 80 MPH! The Air Temp Sensor is under the beak of the GS in the shade and in the air stream. In the Garage at the office the temp read 93 f. and climbed as I got farther North heading out of Tampa. Just Cooking in FlatLand! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 6
2008-06-06 13:26:00 This mornings motorcycle commute was in 74 degrees f. with no clouds and sunshine so bright it was hard to see, even with polarized sun glasses and the integrated sun visor of the helmet. There was just nothing in the air to the east to diffuse the light so it was blindingly bright. Traffic was heavy on the surface streets and a visible FHP & Pasco County SD presence on the Toll Roads kept the pace to around 60 mph. Well, it's Friday in FlatLand and Hey! It's Florida Outside! Have a Great weekend everyone and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 5
2008-06-05 13:47:00 The morning Motorcycle Commute to the office in Tampa was a nice ride on a Thursday morning. There were a lot of LEO's out & about this morning keeping the pace down to a somewhat slower than normal clip. 74 degrees f. with low humidity and no clouds were the conditions this morning. The Toll Road Authority is doing maintenance on the toll plazas where you get on/off the toll roads and had the traffic funneling down to a single lane which caused a considerable backup on SR54. Once on the Toll Roads a reasonable pace was maintained and enjoyed. Have a Great Day everyone and Ride it like you stole it! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 4
2008-06-04 13:27:00 What a nice morning this was for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. 72 degrees f. with some distant high clouds to diffuse the light a little. Traffic moved very well on both the surface streets and the toll roads. There were a pair of FHP Cruisers on the Toll Road and that was about it for LEO coverage this morning. Have a Great Day everyone and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 3
2008-06-03 14:13:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute was a great ride in 72 degrees f. with high thin clouds and relatively low humidity. The Time Stamp on these images is 12 hours off. :-( This Pasco SD Cruiser kept the pace on SR54 to a bunched-up parade. The FHP Cruiser ahead of the truck also kept the pace slower than normal. There were several motorcycles on the road this morning and we're seeing more & more scooters putting along as well. This shot is deceptive as the traffic built up rapidly on the Toll Roads just a mile down the road. It's a fine FlatLand Tuesday morning, have a great day everyone. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Jun 2
2008-06-02 13:45:00 This Mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was is a fabulous 72 degrees f. with moderate humidity and thin hazy clouds. The fog was still burning off as I commuted on the R1200GS Adventure this morning. Traffic moved well on the surface streets as well as on the Toll Roads. The bright sunshine is a warm welcome to this fine FlatLand early summer day. The signs say "Traffic Pacing" starting today; so I guess there will be stepped up enforcement on the Toll Roads although I saw no LEO's on the Road this morning. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
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Shot While Commuting in FlatLand
2008-05-30 20:49:00 My Buddy Dave Cunningham snapped this shot of me during the Thursday Morning Commute to Tampa. We were on the Suncoast Parkway heading South toward Tampa. Thanks Dave! Hope all is well at your new job. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 30
2008-05-30 13:59:00 This fine Friday Morning in FlatLand was a great time for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. 72 degrees f. with no wind or clouds, just glorious sunshine to be enjoyed. Traffic was a little heavier than normal on the Surface Streets for a Friday Morning. The normal morning feeding of the LEOs by those who don't use Radar Detector/Locators such as the Valentine 1 which has paid for itself repeatedly, time & time again. Traffic move very well on the Toll Roads considering the active FHP presence. Well, this is my exit. Have a great weekend everyone and Ride It Like You Stole It! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 29
2008-05-29 13:26:00 A beautiful morning best describes the conditions for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. 70 degrees f. with no wind or clouds; just glorious sunshine, with a little traffic to mix it up a bit. There were some LEO's pacing traffic on SR54 and that kept the commute to a slower pace than normal, but not bad at all. There were several other bikes on the road this morning along with a liberal amount of distracted drivers dick-knobbing around with their cell phones while pretending to actually drive their cages. Traffic on the Toll Roads was light in Pasco County and built steadily all the way to my exit in Tampa. What a great morning for a Motorcycle Ride here in FlatLand. A Hillsborough County SD Cruiser feeding on a cager. Well, this is my exit. Have a Great Day everyone! LATE...
Commuting in FlatLand - May 28
2008-05-28 13:27:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 68 degrees f. and with out a cloud in the sky to hide the glorious sunshine of this fine FlatLand morning. I counted 22 other Motorcycles on the road this morning and only one Pasco County SD Cruiser that kept the pace on SR54 kind of low. Traffic moved well on surface streets as well as the Toll Roads this morning. Have a Great Day everyone and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 27
2008-05-27 13:57:00 The morning Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 66 degrees f. under a beautiful blue sky with ultrabrite sunshine. I passed several other motorcycles this morning and found no FHP cruisers to slow the commute. Traffic moved well on surface street as well as the toll roads. It's nice being back home after the weekend trip to Biloxi Mississippi. A fine flatland morning indeed. Have a great day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 23
2008-05-23 14:00:00 This mornings commute to Tampa was in 78 degrees f. in steady rain for most of the ride. Traffic moved well for a rainy Friday in FlatLand. The camera stayed in the case and out of the rain this morning. Have a Great Day & A Great Weekend Everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 22
2008-05-22 14:07:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 80 degrees f. at 98% humidity with rain all around me. The lens of the camera fogged as soon as I opened it due to the humidity. Traffic moved really well on the surface streets as well as the toll roads. Didn't see another motorcycle on the road this morning. The normal FHP ambush point on the Veterans Expressway. We need the rain badly here in FlatLand as the East Coast counties are ablaze with wild fires. Have a Great Day everyone. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 21
2008-05-21 13:46:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 78 degrees f. with some hazy high clouds. Traffic was heavy all along the route but moved well even with the Pasco County Deputy putting along at the speed limit in the fast lane. I guess he was trolling for whomever had the cajones to pass him, but alas he did a U-Turn and headed back after a cager that had offended his sense of order. It's a fine Spring Morning in FlatLand, have a great day! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 20
2008-05-20 13:53:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 80 degrees f. with some heavy cloud cover and a line of thunderstorms rolling in off of the Gulf of Mexico. Traffic moved well with no delays along the route. I passed several other motorcycles on the road this morning. FHP Cruiser running ambush in the median of the Veterans Expressway. It felt so strange to not ride to work yesterday. I hope the new tires arrive today so I can get them fitted and not worry about wet roads, again. Have a Great Day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 19
2008-05-19 13:56:00 This morning's commute started out in a balmy 77 degrees f. and within 2wo miles of the Casa, the heavens opened up and dumped some very heavy rain on FlatLand. It has not rained here in well over a month so the roads were immediately slick & greasy from the initial floating of the rain. I have new tires inbound to the Casa for today or tomorrow and the rear tire on the GS is basically a slick, so I turned around and headed back to the Casa and procured the demon truck for today's commute. This is the first time this year that I have driven the truck to work. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 16
2008-05-16 13:46:00 This morning's Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 72 degrees f. and a great ride all the way to the office. I stopped for Petrol and paid $3.99 per Gallon. The Fargin Bastages.... I passed maybe 15 other bikes on the road this morning and to my surprise there were no LEO's out along my commute. Well, anyway, it's Friday in FlatLand and it took it all week to get here. Have a Great Weekend everyone, and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 15
2008-05-15 13:52:00 The morning Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was beautiful in 68 degrees f. with no wind and only one cloud. Traffic moved well even though it was a bit heavy on the Veterans Expressway / Suncoast Parkway. I didn't see a single LEO along my commute this morning, nice! I did pass several motorcycles on the surface streets as well as the toll roads. It's so nice here when the Snow Birds have left the area for their northern latitudes, as they take their traffic and terrible driving back with them. Well that's about it for the commute. Have a Great Day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 14
2008-05-14 13:44:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was great! 65 degrees f. with a nice steady breeze out of the East made for a wonderful morning ride. Traffic was moderate to heavy on surface streets as well as on the toll roads. Old Sol made his appearance right on time. I didn't see any FHP Cruisers out & about but did encounter some Pasco & Hillsborough County SD cruisers. Even with the traffic I made great time this morning. Have a Great Day Everyone. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 13
2008-05-13 13:39:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was under crystal blue sky's with no wind and low 60's f. Traffic moved well even though it was heavy on the surface streets. There was a considerable amount of ground fog along SR54 but most of it was hanging over the fields. Again, there were two Florida Highway Patrol Cruisers sitting in the median of the Veterans Expressway and running ambush. Traffic was heavy on the Toll Roads and moved along slowly between the LEO's and the Toll Plaza. Oh Well, what you going to do. Have a Great Day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 12
2008-05-12 13:28:00 T his mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in a beautifully clear 72 degrees f. with no wind and only a hint of clouds. Traffic moved well on the surface streets and started out well on the Toll Roads. Here's Two of the Three FHP Cruisers running ambush on the Veterans Expressway. The third had just gone past Northbound with his blue lights going. Here is a Hillsborough County Deputy on the prowl on the Toll Roads as well. What a beautiful morning for a Motorcycle Ride, and even the traffic couldn't dampen the spirit of the ride this morning. One last look over the shoulder at Old Sol. Have a Great Day everyone and Hey! It's Florida Outside! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 9
2008-05-09 14:00:00 T his was a fine Friday Morning for a Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. 70 degrees f. with no wind and scattered clouds made for a most pleasant Motorcycle ride. I had one of those perfectly timed commutes where I stopped at the first red-light of my commute then I made all the lights throughout the commute. Traffic moved very well on the surface streets as well as the Toll Roads and there were no FHP cruisers out on the prowl along my route. I did see / pass several motorcycle along the commute, which is typical for a Friday. Well this is my exit, have a great day and a Great Weekend everyone, and Ride It Like You Stole It! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting on FlatLand - May 8
2008-05-08 13:29:00 T his mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 68 degrees f. with high clouds and no wind. Yes, another beautiful morning for a Motorcycle Ride. The Pasco Sheriff's Cruiser was heading toward the FHP Wolf Pack near Gunn Highway and SR54. And hear are the FHP hunters queued up to feed on the unsuspecting. There were a lot of bikes out on the road this morning during the commute and traffic moved well on all the surface streets. There were no LEO's on the Suncoast Parkway or Veterans Expressway as they were all back on SR54 in the Wolf Pack. Over my shoulder in one of the Toll Plaza Sun-Pass lanes. Another over the shoulder shot with the toll plaza in the distance. Traffic got heavy on the Veterans Expressway just South of the Toll Plaza and all the way to my exit at Wilsky Blvd. Have a Great Day ev...
Commuting in FlatLand - May 7
2008-05-07 13:29:00 T his mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 62 degrees f. with heavy fog. Traffic was light on surface streets with lots of motorcycles on the road this morning. The Fog was soup like with visibility at maybe 1000 feet. I broke out of the Fog a mile or so north of the Hutchinson Toll Plaza. Here is where all the traffic was hanging out. Shot over my shoulder just so I could get on with the Sun in it this morning. On Linebaugh Ave I headed back into the fog just before arriving at the office. The Commute was great, with no LEO's to contend with. Have a Great Day Everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 6
2008-05-06 13:47:00 Another beautiful FlatLand Morning for a Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. It was 72 f. when I rolled out of the Casa and dropped to 65 f. when I passed Little Road, where the fog was still hanging. I passed the Russian URAL with Side Car on SR54. I think it's one of the guys from BMW of Tampa Bay where they sell them in this area. The morning light shows make the early commute a pleasure and worth dealing with the heavier traffic on the Toll Roads. FHP Cruiser feeding on a Cager on the Veterans Expressway. His hunting buddy just a thousand yards down the road running Radar. What a great Motorcycle Ride this morning! Have a Great Day everyone, and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 5
2008-05-05 13:50:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa started out in 73 degrees f. near the coast and dropped to 63 inland. There was a lot of fog this morning on the surface roads as well as the Toll Roads. The sunrise over through the fog was spectacular. No LEO's on the Surface Roads, but they were out enforce on the Toll Roads. A pair of FHP Cruisers running ambush in the median. And just 1000 yards on down the road there was an FHP Cruiser writing tickets. This backup started at the FHP Cruisers and extended to the Toll Booth. Have a Great Day Everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - May 2
2008-05-02 13:46:00 Another fine FlatLand morning for a Motorcycle Commute to Tampa with 63 degrees f., scattered clouds and no wind. The morning light show was beautiful as I rode East into the sun rise. There were FHP Cruisers on SR54 as well as the Toll Roads running ambush in the heavy Friday commuter traffic. The low fog resting over the pastures looked cool in the sun rise light. You can tell the majority of the Snow Birds have left the area as traffic is moving much better, even when it's heavy. Strange how I didn't pass a single motorcycle during the commute this morning; given the beautiful weather. Oh well, it's Friday in FlatLand and Hey! It's Florida Outside! Have a great weekend everyone and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand...
Commuting in FlatLand - May 1
2008-05-01 13:33:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa started out in 54 degrees f. and worked it's way up to a balmy 58 f. by the time I arrived at the office. No wind and No Clouds on this fine FlatLand Morning. Traffic moved well on the Surface Streets with some LEO's feeding on Cagers here & there. Traffic was heavy on the toll roads but also moved well; even with the FHP Cruisers handing out Personal Performance Awards to Cagers. I left the Casa 10 minutes earlier this morning than normal and it cut 20 minutes off the commute time. Have a great May Day everyone, and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 30
2008-04-30 13:52:00 Another gorgeous FlatLand Morning for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa in 58 degrees f. with no wind or clouds; just gloriously bright sunshine. Pasco County Leo feeding on a cager. Traffic moved very well on SR54 considering the heavy LEO coverage. I love mornings like this, even heading east into the sun is a delight. “The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and the heart of the child” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Traffic on the Toll Roads was heavy and moving slowly as there were Florida Highway Patrol Cruisers running ambush in the medians. FHP MotorCop feeding on a Cager. Better them than me. Have a Great Day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 29
2008-04-29 13:49:00 This morning's Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 68 degrees f. with heavy overcast sky's and some light rain thrown in for good measure. The FHP Cruiser was already feeding on the cager as I passed them on SR54. I stopped for Petrol and paid $3.57 US per gallon of Regular Unleaded. Traffic on the surface roads in Pasco County moved well, even with the LEO's out hunting. The Suncoast Parkway / Veterans Expressway was different sack of frogs all together. Traffic crawled slowly the closer we got to my exit. Once off of the Toll Roads and back on surface streets in Tampa, the pace slowed to a halt on Wilsky Blvd and Linebaugh Ave. A distance that normally takes 4 minutes, took 16 this morning. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 28
2008-04-28 15:29:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 70 degrees f. with heavy overcasts sky's and no wind. We should be getting some nice rain this afternoon. The FHP Cruisers were out enforce this morning on the Suncoast Parkway / Veterans Expressway. Here are Three FHP hanging out in the median. Traffic moved well considering the number of LEO's that were out this morning. Traffic was heavy for a Monday Morning. Here is a Forth FHP Cruiser on the same roadway. This is My Exit... LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Sunset Over Flatland at Anclote Key
2008-04-25 14:27:00 I was out riding last evening when the nightly light show began, so I stopped at one of the Parks along the Gulf to enjoy the sun's departure. Overlooking the Anclote Anchorage & Anclote Key as the sun slips out of sight. Along the Gulf of FlatLand, everything slows to a halt while we watch Sol's Evening light show. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Sunset,FlatLand,Florida-
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 25
2008-04-25 14:01:00 This morning I left on my Motorcycle Commute to Tampa, an hour earlier than usual. It was nice to see the sunrise again. It was 65 degrees f. when I rolled out of the Casa this morning with no wind and the only clouds over the East Coast of FlatLand. Traffic moved great for a Friday FlatLand Commute. The FHP was out issuing Personal Performance Awards this morning on the Suncoast Parkway / Veterans Expressway. It's another fine Friday in FlatLand and the Motorcycle Riding was good. Have a Great weekend everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 24
2008-04-24 14:50:00 The morning Motorcycle Commute to Tampa started out in 63 degree f. temps with some sea fog near the coast and inland for 10 - 12 miles. Traffic moved well on the surface streets and the Toll Roads. I rode out of the fog in northern Hillsborough County and into the brilliant sunshine of the FlatLand morning. It's another fine FlatLand Morning. Have a Great day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
The World As Flatland
2008-04-24 08:29:00 The World As Flatland: Transferring complex data into a flat, two-dimensional visualization. Done in a very poetic way.Thank you Christopher
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 23
2008-04-23 15:00:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was beautiful! 63 degrees f. with no clouds or wind and heading into the 80's this afternoon. A perfect FlatLand Spring Morning. I think this is the first R1200GS that I've encountered on my morning commute. There were two FHP Cruisers sitting in the median of SR54 between US19 and Little Road, just over a hump in the road. The Valentine1 detected their radar a full 2 miles before they were in a clear line of site. Traffic moved well on surface streets as well as on the Toll Roads this morning. Not bad at all for a Hump-Day commute. The extraordinary bright sunshine really makes the new Olympia Neon Red High Visibility vest stand out. Have a Great Day everyone and Ride it like you stole it! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLa...
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 22
2008-04-22 14:57:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 63 degrees f. with no wind and no clouds. Pasco County Deputies were patrolling the West end of SR54 between US19 and Little Road. Traffic was heavy but moved pretty well on the surface streets and the Toll Roads. I passed only one other motorcycle on the road this morning. You just can't beat spring time weather in FlatLand. Have a Great Day everyone! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 21
2008-04-21 14:48:00 Hello All, I'm back from Spring Training Camp for Riders in the Great Smoky Mountains. I had a great Motorcycle Commute to Tampa this morning in 68 degrees f. with no wind. Traffic was heavy on the surface streets but moved well, even with the LEO's running ambush. FHP Cruiser hand out a personal performance award to the cager. And here's my exit to the office. It's nice to be home after a trip! I picked up a Neon Red Olympia High-Visibility Vest to wear over my Riding Jacket. (Sorry, Only photo I could find.) I notice the cagers heads turning to actually look at me now instead of just a careless glance, which is exactly what I wanted when I purchased the vest from Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters for $69.00 US. A beautiful FlatLand Morning and Hey! It's Florida Outside! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride...
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 14
2008-04-14 14:43:00 This Mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was a fine ride in 59 degrees f. with heavy overcast sky's and winds out of the North from the approaching cold front. The sunlight shafts promise a brighter day as old Sol rises above our cloud cover. Traffic moved very well on both the surface streets as well as the toll roads and I didn't pass a single LEO on the prowl this morning. This will be the only day this week that I will be commuting to work as I leave for Western North Carolina in the morning for our Spring Training Camp for Riders. You just got to love living in Florida. This Sandhill Crane was standing guard at the doors to my office this morning. This crane is about four feet tall (122cm) LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 11
2008-04-11 15:02:00 What a beautiful FlatLand Morning for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. 68 degrees f. and no wind or clouds made for a gorgeous ride this morning. In the shot to the right, the Gulf of Mexico is on the Left in a giant mangrove stand. Traffic was light for a Friday morning and moved well making it easy for me to stay between the cager clusters. I didn't see a single LEO along the route this morning. There were several other Motorcycles on the road during my commute. FlatLand Spring Mornings don't get much better than this! It's Friday in FlatLand and Hey, It's Florida Outside! Have a great weekend everyone and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 10
2008-04-10 14:44:00 This morning greeted me with 68 degrees f. and bright sunshine as I rolled out of the Casa for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. Right on the coast it was clear blue sky's but just a couple of miles inland there was a hazy lite fog rising. Traffic was heavy on both the surface streets as well as on the Toll Roads where it was painfully crawling along here & there for no apparent reason. The two FHP Cruisers that tend patrol the Suncoast Parkway / Veterans Expressway like to sit here in the mornings. It's just over the crest of a hill when heading Southbound so by the time you see them, they have you locked. I guess it's just the Thursday Crazies that make the cagers drive like idiots all bunched up on the Toll Roads. Oh Well, It's a beautiful FlatLand Spring Morning and hey, it's Florida outside! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,M...
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 9
2008-04-09 14:43:00 I had a fine ride this morning during the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. 66 degrees f. with steady wind out of the East and overcast sky's made the ride easy on the eyes. Traffic moved well along the commute on both surface streets and Toll Roads. I always work my way to the head of the pack and then attempt to stay between packs of cagers so that basically I'm riding alone. The Cagers that just have to ride side by side, and three abreast just drive me nutz. These Idiot Formations tend to make everybody, other cagers included, impatient and frustrated so that they begin to swap lanes at the slightest sign that one of the Idiots is gaining ground on the other two. This dude on a VTX was the only motorcycle heading the same direction as I this morning. I used to own a VTX. It had plenty of low end torque but was just not comfortable for my style of riding. Hey, It's Florida Outsid...
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 8
2008-04-08 14:48:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 65 degrees f. with a strong wind out of the East and heavily overcasts sky's. The Flag in this shot is Giant Scale and the stiff breeze is standing out straight. Traffic moved well except for the cagers that have to ride three abreast on a 3 lane road as if they were flying in formation and holding everyone up. Not a LEO in sight throughout the commute this morning and only a few other Motorcycles on the road. The Rear View showing I'm between the cager clusters at the moment. Traffic also moved well on the Toll Roads even though there were several service trucks along the route working on the big-brother cameras and speed sensors. Yet another early spring Morning in FlatLand and the riding was good. Have a Great Day everyone, and Ride it like you stole it! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Rid...
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 7
2008-04-07 14:44:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 61 degrees f. with no wind and heavy fog. Traffic moved well for the conditions this morning on the surface streets as well as the toll roads. I didn't see another motorcycle on the road this morning and not a LEO in sight along the commute. It was a fine ride this morning as 90% of the road surface was already dry from the traffic, so there was basically zero road spray to deal with. It's Monday in FlatLand and Hey! It's Florida Outside. Have a Great Day everyone. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 4
2008-04-04 17:27:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 72 degrees f. with light winds and scattered clouds. In other words; A gorgeous FlatLand Spring Morning. Traffic was light and moved really well for a Friday morning on both the surface streets and the Toll Roads as well. There was an FHP Cruiser running Radar on SR54 near the beginning of my commute but that was it for LEO's along the route this morning. No photos for this mornings commute as I was preoccupied with just enjoying the Motorcycle Ride for a change; have no fear the photos will return Monday morning. Well it's a springtime Friday in FlatLand and hey, It's Florida Outside! Have a Great weekend everyone and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 3
2008-04-03 14:43:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 69 degree f. with high mixed & scattered clouds. A beautiful morning for a ride in FlatLand! Traffic was heavy but moved well on surface the streets. Traffic moved well on the Toll Roads although they always bunch up at the Toll Plazas. No FHP Cruisers along the route this morning. With such a beautiful morning to ride, I am just amazed that there were no other bikes on the road along my route. Oh well, to each his own, and hey! It's Florida Outside. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 2
2008-04-02 14:41:00 64degrees f. with no wind and no clouds were the beautiful conditions for this mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. The Blazing Sunshine is amazingly bright when heading East into it. I wear Polarized Sunglasses as well as use the Dark Visor of the Caberg Justissimo during the Morning Commute. My Timing was perfect this morning as I managed to be stopped by every Traffic Signal along my route. Traffic moved very well all along the commute on both surface streets and Toll Roads. I encountered two LEO's writing cagers on SR54 but no other LEO's along the ride. The wonderful thing about Spring Weather in FlatLand is that it can be a perfect morning such as this and by this afternoon the there can be Thunderstorms covering the state. Wondrous variety indeed. It's hump day in FlatLand and the Riding is Good. ... |
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