TDC Mini ADV July 2024 (with video)

LMR and MotoBum hit the Cascades again for another two-night ADV, July 6-8, 2024. E-rock joined on the first day for a day ride loop with fish tacos and a brief sampling of CFMOTO motorbikes.

Here is the documentation unvideo:

The crew enjoyed fish tacos at Monroe Fish and Chips. E-rock is loving his fresh Honda Transalp 750. The CFMOTO Ibex 450 looks and feels amazing. Wow.

LMR's known secret backcountry adventure camp spot above Blewett Pass at 4,863 feet (1,482 meters) is absolutely perfect.

Favorite spots in Cle Elum and Roslyn were hit.  These places were Pioneer Coffee (Altitude) and Village Pizza. 

Camping happened at Cle Elum River Campground on the second night to cool off before the 3rd day of riding in uncomfortably hot weather. 

We will get out there again. We're not dead yet.

TDC Mini ADV July 2023 (with video)

LMR, E-rock, and MotoBum loaded-up and hit the Cascades for a two-night ADV, July 7-9, 2023. 

Here is the documentation / experimental video:

GhostfaceKLR was seen by MotoBum for approximately five minutes. The occasion was celebrated with a bubbly water and the return of a beloved handkerchief.

Chumstick Mountain was achieved.

The TDC subset was in good form at the summit

When we were high, we rode slowly. When we were low, we hauled.

Last Minute Ryan got famous on the Internet again.

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TDC ADV Overnighter

We packed our bikes and went somewhere... finally. And here is the video documentation to prove it.

LMR with'82 XT Flywheel

LMR got creative this evening a fabricated a special tool to enable him to re-mount the flywheel to 57.9 ft/lbs. The use of an actual piston stop was not required.

TDC Clubhouse Fun

First, MotoBum breaks out the first bottle of TDC Clubhouse liquor, then LMR gets so rowdy that he breaks one of the Storm Troopers on the foosball table. Glue came to the rescue.

LMR Lights Up Tha Misfit

Last Minute Ryan took a special moment during today's North Seattle 250cc Street Shred to get the rear spinning on the super fun Cleveland CycleWerks Tha Misfit motorcycle. We had blast on the ride.

He's just a foosball wizard...

There has to be a twist.

After the End Of Days party in Portland, select members of TDC relaxed with a few drinks and a little foosball. 
And yes, it was caught on video.

The Clubhouse

Here is a panoramic shot of the new TDC Clubhouse. Note this was Swamp Monster's first attempt at a panoramic Photosynth shot, so it's a little rough. He's better now.

Star Wars in TDC Clubhose

Last Minute Ryan and Swamp Monster enjoy a quick game of Star Wars foosball in The Dirty Crew's clubhouse between motorcycle maintenance tasks.

Skate Punks

Feeling a bit nostalgic for the old skate-punk days I took LMR and the Misfit to the park. 

The secret skate park.

Late at night. 

And yes, the whole thing was caught on video. 

Starting Right

MotoBum, LMR, and I started the holiday weekend right by closing down Naked City Brewery last Wednesday. 
After beer, hard cider, food, and a lot of talk of wheelies and burnouts, there wasn't much left to do but break out the video camera... 

Ryan's 2012 BMW Triple Black F800GS

LMR got the machine. It's good for expeditions, wheelies, and ADV Commuting.