Jerome and I had such a great time on this ride last year that we are doing it again on Saturday September 24th.
It's a long day in the saddle, but you are rewarded with great roads, great views, and great company.
Meet is 8am at Maverik in Minden, lunch is at Sonora Thai Cuisine. We wont spend a ton of time in the park since there is a lot of ground to cover, just a lazy loop through the valley, a scenic rest stop and onward to the little dragon.
Here's the thread from last year: http://www.sierrasportbike.com/smf/index.php?topic=4467.0
Sounds cool. The days will be getting short by then, but I know you have a good pace. I'm in!
Quote from: GreenMachine on August 29, 2016, 09:48:29 PM
Sounds cool. The days will be getting short by then, but I know you have a good pace. I'm in!
If I remember correctly, last year we made it about Markleeville or maybe Woodfords at dusk. I made it to my house in Gville while there was still some twilight, Jerome probably slabbed it home to Reno in the dark.
AS A MATTER OF FACT I DID GET HOME AFTER DARK. I WAS SO BEAT. BUT IT WAS WELL WORTH THE LATE RIDE. DUB DID AM OUTSTANDING JOB PUTTING TOGETHER AWSOME ROUTE . EVEN HAPPIER IS ON THE SCHEDULE
JUST AN FYI I TOOK MY KIDS TO YOSEMITE THIS PAST WEEKEND. DROVE THE YUKON. THEY REALLY DUG IT. THANKS DUB FOR TAKING ME LAST YEAR. THIS RIDE IS A MUST JUST LIFE THE COAST. IT'S SO CLOSE TO US SHAME ON US FOR NOT GOING SOONER. PLUS THE ENTRANCE FEE IS FREE. $30.00 FOR A CAR. IT'S JUST A NO BRAINER.ANOTHER SPOT THE EAST COAST GUYS DON'T HAVE.
I'M IN! !!!
The aspens are starting to turn. 108 and 4 will be beautiful next weekend.
Dragon's bringing deer whistles for his bike.
Just a heads up. I'm probably going to split from this ride around Coulterville/hwy 132, maybe later depending. If later, it'll be so I can take in more riding with y'all, but hwy 132 is where I could turn off and head over to visit my brother.
Quote from: GreenMachine on September 20, 2016, 01:40:17 PM
Just a heads up. I'm probably going to split from this ride around Coulterville/hwy 132, maybe later depending.
I live about 10 miles down 132 from there, too bad I am busy this weekend, or would join you guys for a bit.
Should be clear sailing, as there is only one chp around 132, a chick, that I always wave to, going by.
If you guys take 120 around grove-land, that chp guy from the puke forum works up there. Dub will know who it is: user name on puke; _e_. Saw him a couple weeks ago, had 3 adventure tourer bikes pulled over handing out yosemite 'souvenirs.'
What time do you guys think you will be passing through Coulterville?
I have something in the morning- to early afternoon, so might be able to pick this up for a bit? Have to take an early flight on sunday to Indianapolis for work on Monday, so couldn't go too far...
I'd imagine we'd stop for lunch in Curry Village, Yosemite about 1:00 PM, leave there about 2:00 PM, so we'd be in your neck of the woods around 3:00 PM. Dub keeps a tight schedule and I know he will want to get over hwy 4 before dark. See PM for more on how we can hookup.
I was cited on the old steep road going up to Groveland. It looks like our route takes us over the longer, more windy truck route. Will we be fairly safe on that route or does the lady loop over both roads?
Out of yosemite, south on 120, that one guy likes to sit at the end of a long straight section and shoot lidar. It's about 20 miles south of yosemite, before grove-land.
The truck route, should have less traffic going down hill as seen here
Also, they can sit on steep section (old priest grade) and see the traffic on the truck route (looking across the canyon). If you know where to look, you can take a peek over to your left and check for them.
I should definitely be home by 3, not sure if enough time to go out riding. You guys are welcome to stop by for a break, water, etc. I will send you the address.
:evil1
Quote from: GreenMachine on September 21, 2016, 10:14:38 PMI'd imagine we'd stop for lunch in Curry Village
It may be called Curry Village, but there is no good Thai food there.
Quote from: dub on August 29, 2016, 08:38:37 PMlunch is at Sonora Thai Cuisine.
:|) Missed that part.
Thanks for putting this ride together. Looking forward to it. See y'all in the morning, bright and early.
It's gonna be cold tomorrow morning, 38* for the low in Minden. Good thing Dragon actually rides faster when it's cold. ;) We should make good time. Although, Monitor that early in the morning has me concerned a little, with deer; the Sun coming up later. Maybe I'll sweep on that section. :evil1
Quote from: A DRAGON on August 31, 2016, 12:00:50 AM
...I'M IN! !!! [/b]
I'll be very surprised is Dragon shows up. Haven't heard back from him on any text msgs or PMs.
I'll be leaving from my house about 7:00 AM. Temps will dictate pace. I checked the forecast for this weekend in Cali. mid-90s expected, so we're going to roast by lunch time, which will feel nice after freezing in the morning.
Reno crew is meeting at the Lowes Home Improvement on Kietzki and McCarren at 7:00 AM. Joining Dub in Minden at 8:00 AM.
Near freezing 33° in Minden at the moment. Expected to be in the mid 90s by the time we get over to Sonora. Hope we don't hit patches of ice or snow going over the passes.
I'll post pics on Monday.
Note to self: check the camera ISO before you take a picture. Grrrr! Set it for low light and the pictures came out below average.
You other two must have mad skillz, because I saw the sanding they did on hwy 4 and it was tricky enough to navigate in the daylight with traffic.
I need to go back now, to have another crack at some snapshots. Think I still have some tire left to do it too! ;)
Yeah wtf was all of that kitty litter on the road? It looked like grease sweep and went on for miles. I wonder if they sanded because it snowed up there last week? Needs a good rain to wash it away. Ebbetts Pass in the pitch dark isn't really my idea of a relaxing Sunday ride. But it's not like it's a death sentence either; we just took is easy and no big deal.
We could probably benefit from keeping a tighter timetable next time. Next year the meet will be at 7:30. That way Jerome can have his coffee and donut while you guys argue about who did/didn't respond to which text messages and we can still leave at 8. The road construction in the Park killed us too. We probably spent at least an extra hour in the Valley than last year. However the long lunch at Thai food isn't negotiable, I will not have my mango sweet sticky rice rushed.
We could always take in the earlier National Parks Day too, when the daylight hours are longer. Looks like that was Aug 27 - 28th this year.
Or we'll just have to work on your sticky rice eating invention for your helmet. Don't blame me for Dragon's junky phone! :evil1
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Dub. That's not doing your health any good.
;D
Where are the ride pics?
Not sure if the Taco Bell bag is to help to eat on the go, or catch the vomit that inevitably follows eating there.
Quote from: Vegasrider on September 27, 2016, 07:20:40 PM
Where are the ride pics?
I took several pictures of rocks.
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I also took pictures of Jerome taking a picture of me. And of GM running back across the highway after taking a picture of us.
I don't take pictures anyone else actually wants to see.
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr140/tehDUB/20160924_152635_zpsyqnfxamg.jpg)
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Thanks Dub, I agree, that is definitely a rock, a real big one.