Planned 9:00 AM kickstands up (KSU).* I won't keep this too strict, as I'd like to get a later start due to cooler temps. Probably ~9:15 or thereabouts before we set out.
Bucks Lake it is! This is a north route starting point ride.
The weather will be favorable, if not a little chilly in places. Midday temps to be in the 70s in the upper elevations, high 80s at lower elevations.
Ride distance should be in the 350 mile range.
RSVP** if you're planning on going. If you do not RSVP, the ride may be canceled even if you had planned on showing up the day of the ride. We'll depart on the ride as soon as everyone arrives and is ready, meaning, that if there are any newb riders, I will go over some of the key items they'll need to know.
North route ride. This is a minimum C+ level ride pace route, due to sheer cliffs and unguarded curves. If you're new to sport riding or riding in general, we'd suggest this ride wouldn't be for you. Meet at Starbucks or thereabouts (if parking is an issue).
As always, see 2016 SSA Ride Schedule (http://www.sierrasportbike.com/smf/index.php?topic=4549.0) for everything that is expected of you and what you can expect. *** Safety is paramount. ***
Hope to see you there.
* KSU dependent on when everybody is ready.
** RSVP - répondez, s'il vous plaît a.k.a. please reply.
BUCKS AND LUNCH WAS GOOD LAST YEAR, PLUS THE ROADS WERE NEW TO ME PAST BUCKS.
SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER GOOD TIME. RSVP'ED ;D
Okay, one vote for Bucks thus far. Thanks Papa!
I'd be up for a Bucks lake ride if that's what you decide. Beautiful spring ride in the mountains, cant go wrong with that.
I will be passing on this, I'm getting to ride up to Boise in another week and I don't want to put any more miles on the bike. Last week's motors class really wore me out too.
I remember the first time GM and I went up Bucks Lake. Big ol grin on his face ;D...one of the best roads in the 1 day distance.
Appears to be a little long and miserable for anyone who cannot sleep on a sportbike tank.
Spoke to the Queen of SSA (Monica), last evening, since we were the only hardy souls at PJ's, and she was looking for another option, (no hurt feelings now). Don't get pissy, GM...........
But fatboy, (known as RG on this site), is staying in Carson for the weekend, and HE,,, would welcome anyone to join him for a frolic of 150 - 200 miles down south.
Starting point not determined until closer to event, love to all..............
RG
I second Monica for Queen.
I was thinking of coming down, but I had to work late. No word on the forum and I know SL was working, so I just kept my nose to the grindstone on into the evening.
Looks like two, maybe three votes for Bucks and none so far for WWS.
She'll love that. LOL. Heard RJ was down at PJ's, good your back in town and riding. I worked in Redding Wed so didnt get home until later.
The Queen and I are doing the Bucks lake ride Sun. The only concern was if the group decided to do MRR instead, that's a no go. Need some time in the saddle to get in shape for a 2500 mile trip in two weeks.
:redbike2 :greybike :popcorn Sooooooo jealous!
p.s. I think you meant RG.
Buck's Lake it is! See original post for details.
:greybike :blackbike :redbike2 :ylwbike2 :bluebike :grnbike :greybike
RG will pass on Buck's tomorrow, although it does make GM grin when he is there.
I am staying on Franktown Road near Carson City and would like someone to ride south around Tahoe tomorrow if anyone has interest.
See you all soon.........Will check site later today
RG
You know RG, I could put you on my bike, if that's what you need to cover 350 miles. You've done that ride plenty of times before. It's a great way to keep in shape.
Well anyway, I was thinking about having you tuck in on the GreenMachine, but then I thought, he might just fall asleep for real. I don't care about you so much, but I do care if you launch my baby into a tree or ditch. :-\
Hope you find some fun travels down that way. Set up a ride one of these days, like we did last year where we met up for breakfast at the place in CC. Good times!
Its really cooled down and even had rain yesterday afternoon. Perfect conditions for dirt ride today;) Actually, looking forward to testing out the heated grips today. See you at 9
I have done Buck's many a time, and have calculated that it is roughly 80 miles to Quincy, so there and back is 160 miles in itself, which is only marginal, but pretty and with the CHP slobbering all over 70 does not make it any better. So if you say it is 200 miles total just to get to the area you want to ride (lower road to Oroville), then it does become a 300 mile plus day. I am on the Gamma (2 stroke) and to add the mileage from Carson to the overall, I think my butt says to go up Kingsbury instead. Riding a 250cc 2 stroke 300 miles and riding a VFR is two totally different results that evening after the ride.
I may sleep on your fuel tank on the way to the coast some time, though.............
If 20% chance around Gaeagle is forecast this afternoon, we may be dodging rain.
Jumping in the shower. See you guys soon.
RG, I'd trade with you for the 200 miles, if that made any difference. I'm younger. :evil1
Just a few sprinkles heading past the inspection station.
Splitting lanes on the way back was interesting. Was glad when we caught up to some HDs. They're much wider than our bikes. Every time we had to stop because of stupid cars blocking the middle, I could hear Wills laughing behind me. Glad someone saw the humor in all this. My engine was cooking!! So glad it wasn't 100° plus out there. That would have been murder.
I think I'm going to sweep next time. Papa and Wills were unshakable. But it was sure fun trying to do so. :|) Catching that other group of riders was a gas too. Some of them were so young and inexperienced. Not sure what they were up to. Wills and were I were just cruising and we caught them like they were standing still. But then they made their bikes even wider. Dude! Just move over. We'll be out off sight in two turns and you can resume your panic braking and crazy lines. ???
Great day of riding, enjoyed that. That was some backup on 80, surprised how many people were headed toward Reno Sun evening. At least we were in CA so we could split lanes. One of the wreckers had what was left of the cab from the truck, about all that was left was the engine and frame. Monica read on the news the driver only had minor injuries, one lucky dude. Missed some of the action in the front today but had a comfortable pace and enjoyed being out today. Saw more bikes on Bucks lake than I've seen before.
Missed you RG, need to look for another VFR!
Lots of fun...like the lunch stop too! I didn't get why the lane was still closed on 80, looked like it was cleared off? I was laughing at the Harley rider who really needed roller skates as his feet were dragging as he split the lanes :doggy