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Planned 9:30 AM kickstands up (KSU).* Conditions should be ideal.
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.
South route ride. This is a minimum C level ride pace route, so all riders welcome. Meet at the Geiger Maverik Country Store.
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.
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Planned 9:30 AM kickstands up (KSU).* But unclear which route. Have one vote to ride Downieville again, so we might change this ride to a north route, if that becomes the case.
What's your preference?* KSU dependent on when everybody is ready.
** RSVP - répondez, s'il vous plaît a.k.a. please reply.
Not looking for an all day ride so liked the idea of the shorter original plan. Will keep an eye on the post and see what everyone decides.
What kind of pace are you planning?
I don't care for triple digits on the street anymore, nor do I wish to hand over any hard earned cash to the communist republic of Californistan.
I have yet to get in on one of these rides. I always rode the track days when SSA was doing that.
The Guzzi will carry me on a brisk pace, and the Ducati will carry a higher pace.
I also do not know where the Kickstand up location is as it is abbreviated, I imagine to keep it private. Not sure I can make it as Mrs. Cobra 23 keeps me pretty busy around the house, but a half day ride seems like a perfect way to introduce myself.
Sold the track bike, so no track days this summer. I would sure like to see if I would fit into your rides.
Cobra or anybody on the fence about joining us,
*** Safety is paramount. ***
Please read the Safe Group Riding Tips in the 2016 SSA group ride schedule. Sorry if rides from eons ago were triple digit in nature and that curbed your enthusiasm for riding with us the last four of five years, but I usually get complaints (TRUE) from others asking me to at least go the speed of traffic so it doesn't feel like we're being blown off the road.
If you have a class M license and can follow our group riding rules, you'll fit right in and have a good time. :P
I'll be leading, unless someone wants to go faster or lead (I can sweep also), which means we'll be near speed limit/traffic speeds the whole way. If that sounds boring to you, please feel free to lead. Once into the curvy sections, still close to speed limits -- conditions dictate, i.e. we may be doing 30 MPH around 35 MPH turns. If we get cited, it'll be for something other than speeding. Maybe not enough reflectors at the back of a bike or something petty. 99% sure you'll be riding home with a smile on your face, without feeling like a jackass.
Rich, I'm down for whatever. Could even do the originally planned ride on Saturday, then Downieville on Sunday for others. TB5 mentioned to me he wanted to ride Downieville, simply because he hasn't been able to ride street this year. Who knows, maybe we'll put you and Cobra on one ride, while TB5 and I will do the other, just for parity. Or if TB5 feels like doing both, VC, CC, Tahoe, Truckee, he and I can split off and do more and those who want more can do more and those who want to turn for home can do that. Hopefully, he'll chime in with what he's thinking. Lots of options and time to decide.
I will plan to do the scheduled ride on Sunday, or some version of it, for whoever wants to do that, have other commitment Sat. Not a fan of splitting the group in to two rides, whats the point of a group ride if everyone goes their own direction. Keep it simple.
Cobra, pace can be anything you are comfortable with. Typically I like to ride at a sporty touring pace, maybe 10 over but nothing excessive. My wife rides too and we are more interested in having a good time than seeing how many cars we can pass.
Meeting spot is Mavericks base of Geiger.
Hope to see you out there
I agree. The thing about where I suggested we splitting off is basically the end of the ride anyway. From Truckee to home, is less 'group ride' anyway.
I'm up for doing both.
All settled. I'll see you two on Sunday!
OK fellas you talked me into it. I will be there Sunday, 0930.
Trying to get my buddy from work to join us. I am good to hook for either ride, as I am geographically challenged, don't know where these places are; even had to ask my buddy where is Maverick on Geiger grade. I think the road through Sierraville I have ridden but only once.
I have not done a group street ride since I left Washington State for Nevada in 2007. Looking forward to it. Your description of the pace fits just right.
The group rides in the Cascade Mountains of Washington were fun at any speed, I knew the roads there well. Here not so sure. So more cautious. I'll be on the Guzzi, unless my buddy from work joins us, then it will be the blue Ducati Monster for me. My buddy (Jarrod) rides a 796 Monster.
The Monster likes fuel, it will need a fill up at 100 miles.
I figure it is about a 4 hour ride.
See you then... 23 out
Cobra, this ride is as titled, so Downieville is not a part of it. Just so you know.
Yes, bring along any riders you'd like to have join the ride. For everyone's safety, we just ask that they understand group riding etiquette, which is spelled out in the 2016 SSA group ride schedule. The more the merrier. :)
I believe you're coming into town from Fernley, only 30 miles away. So you know, I plan on stopping in CC for fuel myself, simply due to the fact their gas is $0.50 cheaper per gallon than in Washoe County. Your bike will be in the 70 mile odometer range by that point. I think that'll be good for you and your buddy too, so neither of you will need any up in Tahoe. Maybe in Truckee or Reno on the way back, but far cheaper in those locations than Tahoe. Plus it'll reduce the number of times you have to stop for fuel, which means we'll have more time for picture taking around the lake! ;)
I did me home work. The shorter ride is good.
Fuel in Carson.
I found the route on the group ride schedule thread.
Read all the stuff.
:thumbup
Don't want to jinx us, but the weather forecast for Tahoe/Truckee is showing a 50% chance of rain showers by 3PM on Sunday.
We'll want to keep an eye on the changing conditions.
I don't like riding in the rain, unless we're riding through it to some place warm and dry. >:(
Let's make it Duc party, I'm tentative in.
Think we will be done before that, but if not we have lots of route options with this ride incase mother nature wants to rain on our party.
Washing the bike this morning, then I'll be ready.
Oooh, chilly out there ATM. ???
could be a lot worse i guess. but it is what it is. 930. tally f'n ho.
Quote from: GreenMachine on May 15, 2016, 07:34:58 AM
Washing the bike this morning, then I'll be ready.
Oooh, chilly out there ATM. ???
Now we know who to blame if it rains today! See you shortly.
Will be on my way shortly.
VR
Quote from: RichVee4 on May 15, 2016, 08:26:38 AM
Now we know who to blame if it rains today! See you shortly.
I blame whomever's idea it was to take a left at Tahoe City! :hiding
Funny thing about that downpour was, I hardly got wet. ;D
The bike's still grimed up though.
I had a great time today. We didn't have to go fast to do it, just fast enough. Pick and choose when and where.
Thanks for leading today Rich! You can lead anytime!
Enjoyed the ride today. Great group to ride with. Conditions were about perfect, could have done without the shower but were through it pretty quick and didnt get very wet. A little cool in the morning but nice that Kenny let me swap bikes so I was able to try out his heated grips, the 1200 Ducati motor was sweet too.
Monitor was a nice addition to the day, cant go wrong with a lap on Monitor. Traffic was on the light side until dropping into S Tahoe, busy but that can be expected on a weekend. Nice lunch at one of my favorite burger joints, Burger Lounge. Always in the mood for a maple shake.
Thanks for letting me lead GM, dont get too comfortable back there! Hope everyone had fun and made it back ok.
I had a fantastic time. Thank you all !
You will be seeing more of me.
Man oh live, I had a great time today, great company, spirited pace and able to meet new faces and reacquaint with old friends! Life is good when you can say that!
Oh me oh my, you guys know how I hate to get my bikes wet and dirty! I lucked out, dry all the way to the barn.
A pic or two attached.............
Jimbo
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Nice shots Jimbo. Felt like old times seeing that blue streak go by me :)
Didnt do many photo stops today. I guess we get spoiled with the beautiful scenery, had snow capped mountains, white water rivers and Tahoe to enjoy all day.
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My favorite sentence of the day:
"Oh we always open it up there, that's the Valley of the tall gears"
You folks are too funny. The group was very well organized, the pace was perfect and sensible. The only surprise I got was in the "Valley of the tall gears"... makes me laugh when I think about it.
Once again, an outstanding ride. Thanks to this forum, I'm discovering new roads. Last ride it was Hwy 49, this time it was Monitor Pass. LOL...I was taking the wrong road from VC to Carson up to this point, didn't know the truck route was better. Heard GM use a term I've never heard before, "Train" referring to the line of bikes going up or down the grade, all in unison.
It was very nice to meet and ride with those who I met for the first time, at least personally. Just like everyone else who I have ridden with, very skilled.
Just wait until you try out Wentworth Springs road. After you loose your mind in delusional ecstasy, you'll be contemplating doing all your favorite roads in one day (http://www.sierrasportbike.com/smf/index.php?topic=3530.msg33915#msg33915). :|)
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Welcome to the madhouse!
OMG ........... haha, you and me doing Wentworth Springs two years back. Me on my trusty old 2012 ZX14R. LOL
Somehow pairing 2012 and the word old together doesn't seem right. ;)
Seeing images, like you in action on WWS, makes me wish we had more time to do a photo-op on Monitor yesterday. Bet everyone would have loved to get an action shot of them doing a corner they loved. That gives me an idea... :|)
Yes, that would be fun! The last day of the Busa Stampede in June a professional photographer is going to set up on one of the truck route curves and shoot us as we each make several passes, should make for some great shots.