New owner/rider in Wash DC area

[piperjim]

Just bought my first bike, a BMW R1100RS!

Recently moved to the Washington DC area (Alexandria, VA). Kids are grown, wife's OK with me livin' the dream, so I'm ready to have some fun. :clap

Looking forward to learning about these great bikes, will connect with the local BMW club and get involved.

Hoping to get a move back to beautiful Colorado in a couple of years and ride the mountains!! In the meantime, looks like some great scenery in this region, too!!

Thanks,
piperjim

[Newstar]

Welcome, Jim! I'm betting that you are not riding this weekend, huh?

[piperjim]

You're right about that, Tracy!! We had 2' of snow here in Alexandria. I'm just dreaming of warm weather....hope it's not too far away!! This is giving me time to think about any new gear/accessories that I need, but that's a poor substitute for riding!! :brow

Thanks,

piperjim

[lionlady]

Welcome to the area! I grew up in Alexandria, currently live outside Baltimore. Some beautiful riding to be had west of us... Not nearly as amazing as in Colorado, but it is what we've got.

I'm sitting here looking out at almost 3 feet of snow... and waiting for our court to be plowed. Getting to work tomorrow is going to be an adventure.

Hubby - guitardad - has an '94 R1100RS, which he's currently modifying for long distance riding (he got bitten by the LD bug) - adding an auxillary gas tank. The local BMW club members (BMWBMW) are a great resource for all sorts of knowledge, and we have fun too!

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[jkbales]

Welcome! That kind of snow is what drove me out of the DC area after living there, off and on, for 35 years. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a wonderful ride.

[lionlady]

Welcome! That kind of snow is what drove me out of the DC area after living there, off and on, for 35 years. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a wonderful ride.

Eh.:whistle We only get this sort of Snowmageddon once in 10-15 years. A royal PITA while its here. Not life threatening like living in the tornado belt.

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[alabeemer]

Welcome piperjim...great to have you on board with us. You have a great bike and it sounds like a great local group to get into. Good luck to all you and everyone up there digging out..Think Spring!!!