This is a trial of a story with links to photos in the text.  First try is a photo of Billy J. with his grandson Tyler. Read on folks.  This is the review/story of the 8^th Slow Ride.

Next photo is of Tom B drinking coffee before the ride. Then one of Phil M. talking to Tom A before the ride and then a good one of Phil smiling at the camera.

I’ll have to wait for Tom and Liane to tell me the names to go with these two young people.  A daughter and boyfriend I believe. And how did this guy carry a Starbucks coffee on his bike?... Here is Tom, his daughter, and David O. Good one.

Now we have a group of guys that were all clean and sober on this day. Let’s pray for their collective success for another day. And another, and another.

Then we have Marty Olsen, his horse “shovel”, Mike McR. And ShellieK walking away.

No ride would be complete without a PANHEAD splashing oil all over everybody and whatever you do, don’t get in his way when he’s fired up to ride, he’s gonna blow right by you!!!  Diana is his rider and a very nice lady. Here’s one of Billy, Diana and Tom.

It looks like Donny M. is still waking up here…got the smoke but I don’t see his coffee!!! No, I take it back he is awake and waving…

David O has an older, smarter, better looking brother. Here is Danny with his daughter. Great photo Liane, thanks.

Ronnie talking to David O probably telling lies. And next is David S with his first cup of coffee. More Ronnie and Dave O talk here.

Rich and Liane are the two photographers of the day who have given me photos to use. Thanks you two. Here is Rich doing his thing for the Slow Ride.

Good moring everyone from Mike McR.  Next photo is Kim, Robin and Ron walking away.  Shellie K happy to have coffee.

Another one of Billy J and his grandson Tyler with Panhead Billy drinking coffee on the side.

Now I’m going to start a list here of photos with short descriptions of the photo.  Help me with names here and I’ll update them as I get them.

Riders waiting to go.

Two young riders waiting to go.  …..Same two posing this time.

Large group before the run.

Three cute women. Before the ride.

Chuck O. and his famous look.

David O. Giving instructions?

Ron R. Going over the route. Ron R same.

Rick from the Messengers saying a prayer for a safe and fun ride. Prayer was answered. Another photo of same.

Start your engines. Then, start rolling them out....you too Tom and Candy.

A long line of riders going through the first traffic light. And more of the same.

Then up and onto the freeway.  On the freeway before town.  One of the Olson boys happy to be riding. 

Now I’ve come to a break point.  Anyone reading this far want me to continue posting photos?  

Your Author and MissSpelling King, Ron

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Here is a whole LOT of bikes riding through Downtown Placerville