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Seattle Motorcycle Show

Victoria Leigh — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:40:03 +0000

The Seattle Motorcycle Show is this weekend at the Qwest Field Events Center. I hope to see the new Ducati Diavel in person. We will be there to check out the new rides between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm on Saturday the 11th. Come join us!

Qwest Field Event Center
800 Occidental Ave.
Seattle, WA 98134

http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Seattle

Extreme Offroading Video

Victoria Leigh — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:53:29 +0000

I came across this video on Hulu. The narration is a bit overdone/dramatic but the vehicles and terrain are really cool. I really enjoyed seeing the Land Rover being winched by the Jeep(s).

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Short Notice

Victoria Leigh — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:54:59 +0000

I am postponing the cooking competition for another date when more people can attend. We need more chefs to compete! If you are interested, send me dates that work best for you.

Backcountry Cooking Competition Location

Victoria Leigh — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:07:53 +0000

We will be having the cooking competition at the same location we did in 2007. There are two campsites near Skykomish, WA, off Beckler Road at 47°47’26.27″N 121°17’55.10″W. I will be arriving early to secure one of these locations. If you run out of pavement on Beckler Rd. you have gone too far.

More Camping

Victoria Leigh — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:16:01 +0000

This weekend we were scheduled to head back to Manastash for Part III camping and offroading. Since a few of our party were unable to go this weekend Jordan and I decided to go camping anyways and opted for camping near Skykomish, WA. After investigating some of the dead-end roads off NFS 65 we ended up camping in the exact spot of the upcoming backcountry cooking competition this weekend. Note to self, wet wood is sure hard to get going for a campfire. Next time either bring a cord of wood or a duraflame to get it going easier.

A nice way to spend the weekend, for sure. More photos here.

Another Backcountry Cooking Competition Anyone?

Victoria Leigh — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:53:17 +0000

Who is interested in participating in another Backcountry Cooking Competition in the Seattle area? We will need cooks and judges.

While the event details are not planned, and details are currently subject to change, the idea is that it would be similar to years past where contestants and judges would meet at a predetermined backcountry spot. The event duration is typically a day trip but could offer overnight camping to those who would be interested (if this is you please let me know). All contestants are required to bring everything necessary to complete their meal in the field. No pre-prep or mise en place is allowed; everything must be prepared in the field to qualify (marinades currently excluded).

Photos from the last event.

In The News: Famous Index Lower Town Wall Saved From Quarry Threat

Victoria Leigh — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:35:38 +0000

In October of last year Alex and I ventured out to the Index climbing wall. At that time, there was speculation that the area would be sold for use as a quarry. There is now happy news that the through the fundraising efforts of the Washington Climbers Coalition the wall has been saved! The WCC hopes to make further improvements to the area and in the future to donate the 20-acres to the Washington State Parks Association.

Link to the Seattle Times Story

Link to the original Adventioneering article

Betty Oil Change

Victoria Leigh — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:28:14 +0000

Put 5 new quarts of Mobil 1 in Betty tonight. Mileage 116010.

New Jacket

Victoria Leigh — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:52:24 +0000

Dainese SF Pelle Lady

Red, White, and Blueberry

Victoria Leigh — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:09:09 +0000

I have had my blue Ninja 250 for a little over two weeks now. Alex has affectionately named her ‘Blueberry’. Even though I am finding it hard and trying at times, I think I am learning. I realize that the nice weather we are experiencing won’t last forever, so today I put 71 miles on the bike. I think this brings my grand total of miles put on the bike near, or slightly above, 200.

We left the apartment and headed east to North Bend where we enjoyed a coffee and treat at a cafe and sat in a park underneath Mt. Si. I did manage to complete a sequence of five, yes count ‘em five, cartwheels in a row before I became dizzy. When we stopped for gas we got to watch a guy pull his M35A into the Shell station for a fill-up reminding me that we definitely need an M35A in our fleet.

After fueling, we headed south down 18 and off onto Issaquah-Hobart Rd to Ravensdale. By now, I could tell I was getting tired so I turned around and headed north through Issaquah and back to the shop. I topped off the night by hopping on the Duc with Alex and heading out to Carnation for Lazy K’s pizza. Sadly Lazy K denied us our pizza by being closed (well she is admittedly lazy) so we resorted to the Mexican food place across the street. I do find it odd that the place doesn’t have posted hours so it’s a gamble when you want to visit Lazy K.

Overall, I think I did alright. I am still un-natural in corners (leaning and speed aren’t there yet) and my instinct is to go into them way to slowly. My speed on straights is fine and I feel my stops and take-offs are getting smoother. Today I concentrated my focus on relaxing the death grip on my handlebars and shifting the weight into my rump. If I got tired, or scared, I focused my energy on squeezing the tank with my legs instead of bearing down too hard on the handlebars. Needless to say, I can type tonight and my hands don’t ache, so I think being mindful of that today really worked. I did manage to get a rather nasty cramp in my right hamstring though. Nothing some hot yoga won’t fix tomorrow!