Highlights for Saturday, July 29, 2006

The Lady Rocks

Haulin' Honda on Skyline

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To make them easy to download, these blog versions are low-res. The actual photo is hi-res jpeg, which you can order from the store.

Something happened, or rather it didn't. The $100,000 Poker Run that was to come down Skyline didn't materialize, either because the event was cancelled or there was a last-minute route change. There were still lots of riders out.

Here are some highlights. Check out the store button to the right for more photos. If you see a friend's picture, please let them know.

I may be shooting on Sunday but it's iffy because I'm working the San Francisco Marathon. If I get up to the Skyline, I'll most likely be on Woodside Road east of the Four Corners.

Here's The Lady Again From the Other Side

Lookin' Good

Sweet Little Cafe Racer

He's had his V-8 -- Check out the intake through the tank on this monster

Shades of the 50s

Shooting Schedule for July 29 and 30

Next Saturday, July 29, the $100,000 Poker Run Tournament run will be coming up La Honda Road for a stop at Alice's and then south on Skyline down to Boulder Creek. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Cameron's Inn, the great little English pub at 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S., Half Moon Bay. Go to http://www.americaneagleevents.com. I'll be taking pictures of bikers participating in this event riding south of Alice's on Skyline. The first group should arrive at that point about 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. If you or a friend are going on this ride, or you just happen to be passing through the area, I'll do my best to catch everyone riding South at least. Check SkooterShooter.com on Monday, July 31, and I should have the pictures up; maybe even Sunday if I get ambitious.

I'm not sure of my schedule on Sunday, as I'm working at the San Francisco Marathon in the morning. I'll post later if I plan to do some shooting on that day. If I do, it will probably be east of Skyline on Woodside Road.

Tired of the same old T-Shirts and mugs?

You've got plenty of photos of you posing with your bike. But what about one that catches you in action riding that favorite skooter? You've also got plenty of T-shirts that look just like everybody else's T-shirt. Been there, done that. How about one with you, your scoot and maybe the significant other having the time of your lives? What about your mug on a mug? Check out this merchandise available through the SkooterShooter.com store. Look for your photos by clicking on the store button on the right. For more info on these and other photo products go to the SkooterShooter.com Products Page.

Update for July 23, 2006

Saturday was a big day for scooter riders on the Peninsula. I'm talking about real scooters, not the affectionate term bikers use for any motorized two-wheeled vehicle. The Scoot 2 the Moon VII rally was held down at Cameron's Pub in Half Moon Bay. Sponsored by the Moving Targets and the Underground scooter clubs, scoots from San Francisco and the Peninsula rendezvoused in front of Alice's Restaurant before heading down to Cameron's where they gamed and partied in the cool air while the rest of the state cooked in 100 plus heat. These people were playing the scooter lifestyle to the hilt and having a hell of a lot of fun. Moving Targets is a great name. But my favorite scooter club name: Heck's Angels. I think they hail from Chi-town.

I'm sending up Saturday's motorcycle shots taken on Woodside Road to my store tonight. Check out some of the highlights below and visit the store by clicking the link to the right.

I didn't shoot on Sunday. My bike and I were commandeered by my wife, who insisted on getting out of the oven to go to the chilly water of the Pacific near Pescadero so she wouldn't roast. I apologize if you were expecting me to get a shot of your bike. This was an unforseen emergency.

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Lookin' Good

Big, Bright Green, Pleasure Machine

Peace and God Bless America

Technicolor Dream Machine

Vintage Harley

Beach Bound

Bike photo shooting schedule for July 22 and 23

It's going to be a scorcher everywhere this weekend. Good time to ride to the Coast. I'll be shooting from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., primarily on Woodside Road east of Alice's Restuarant. Possibly south on Skyline earlier in the day.

The Bayview Rockets are having their poker run this Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. at Peninsula Harley Davidson in Redwood City. Lots of eats and fun.

There's a close association between our mechanical steeds and horses. I'm told by Buckaroo Bob Weber, who is a member of the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County as well as the San Mateo HOG Chapter, that bikers are more than welcome at the 11th Darn-near Annual Woodside Western Music & Cowboy Poetry Show ($15) this Saturday. Barbecue ($10) served at 5 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. Bob, who is also a cowboy performer, says there will be some special parking for motorcycles. Sourdough Slim and Belinda Gail are headliners. 521 Kings Mountain Road in Woodside. You can get to it from Skyline or Woodside Road. It's a twister. www.mpsmc.org

The MotoGP motorcycle races at Laguna Seca this weekend will draw a lot of bikers. Maybe one of these years I'll get a chance to attend. http://www.redbullusgrandprix.com

Next Saturday, July 29, the $100,000 Poker Run Tournament run will be coming up La Honda Road for a stop at Alice's and then south on Skyline down to Boulder Creek. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Cameron's Inn, the great little English pub at 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S., Half Moon Bay. Go to http://www.americaneagleevents.com. I'll be taking pictures of bikers participating in this event riding south of Alice's on Skyline. If you or a friend are going on this ride, check SkooterShooter.com on Monday, July 31, and I should have the pictures up.

Please tell your friends about SkooterShooter.com. I'll soon have some photos of the mugs, T-shirts and mousepads that are available with you and your bike on them.

Update for July 16, 2006

Riding weather was supurb. It was even hot up on the Skyline. There was some fog on the Coast. Riders who'd been there were shedding the leathers when they got to Four Corners. The roads were busy. Too busy for some. One rider lost his Suzuki on a curve about 1/4 mile west of Skyline on La Honda Road. A white car, reportedly a Mercedes, plunged off Woodside Road. I don't know the condition of the car's occupants, but I'm happy to report the Suzy rider came out with only a couple of scratches. See photos below

Slide Out on La Honda Road

Fallen Warrior
A rider on a Suzuki sport bike came close to going down a steep ravine today on La Honda Road about 1/4 mile West of Skyline. Tony, the rider, was with a group of sport bikers heading to the Coast when his ride didn't make the curve. As he skidded up a dirt rise on his side, Tony said he bailed out when he saw the bike heading toward the drop off. It's a good thing, too, because the Suzuki dropped about 50 feet and bashed into some downed redwoods. Tony, who was wearing jeans and a T-shirt, got some scratches on his shoulder from hitting a bush, but came through without injury. A local property owner winched the bike back up with his pickup.

Tony surveys the accident scene.

The surf's always up on Skyline

Nothing sexier than a woman rider on big iron

Dey got da additood

Drill team precision

Going for the gold

Check out the air cleaners on this beast Trumpet

Late for work

Screaming sister

Baggin' it

You lookin' at me?

Life is good

Sidecars are always a treat

Blind Faith

Nice Indian

These arms of mine

PiZAAZZZ!

Skyline Boulevard Update

The Boulevard was relatively quiet for the Fourth of July. People were out doing other things for the weekend and holiday. I was at Alice's Restaurant on Friday, June 30 and it is the only time that my bike has been the lone one in the parking lot. Even the Skywood Trading Post lot across the street was empty. The Hollister Un-Rally probably drew a lot of bikers despite the fact that few showed up compared to previous years. I went there Sunday and there were cops on every corner. They were extremely bored given that Hollister was more like a family picnic than a hard core biker rally. You could actually walk into Johnny's Bar and get a beer without waiting in line.

I shot a few pictures on The Boulevard on July 1, which you can see in my store by clicking on the link on the right.

Taking biker pix is a lot of fun. I'm fascinated by the way bikers and their rides blend together to create a visible form that expresses character, attitude and personality. I don't shoot many shots of bikes sitting still unless they are really unusual or vintage. Bikers and their scooters are much more photogenic when they have the wind and the road coming at them. My shooting has been sporadic because I'm doing this in my spare time. I may post a schedule so riders will know when I'm going to be around. If you have a group that's going to be riding through the Skyline Boulevard area, let me know a few days in advance your route and approximate time and I'll try to be there to capture the fun.

-- Robert Jones aka SkooterShooter

One you don't see that often -- Agusta MV.
Check out the red suede seat and killer wheels

Friendly

Color coordination is a good thing

Wow. A for real scooter