Member Contributer Tyke Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 Rob, when you thinking of heading out? I have a wedding I have to attend on Sat. 14th so I was thinking if I go I'll leave on Sunday the 15th and head through Crowsnest pass, through Creston and then head into the U.S. near Salmo and work my way down from there. Just thought if you wanted a change from the #1. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 the wife asked me a few days ago when my motorcycle trip would be. After I pinched myself to be sure I wasn't dreaming, I let her know it would most likely be in August....now to start planning! I am looking forward to seeing many of you again, and meeting those I didn't get to meet in Dillon. Count me in for a "probably so", can't commit until it gets a lot closer. Heck, I don't even know if the bike will run after 3 months being down for a valve job... Unfortunately, I vacation plans are so booked I don't think I will have the time needed for this long of a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Rob, when you thinking of heading out? I have a wedding I have to attend on Sat. 14th so I was thinking if I go I'll leave on Sunday the 15th and head through Crowsnest pass, through Creston and then head into the U.S. near Salmo and work my way down from there. Just thought if you wanted a change from the #1. Paul. Welp, it's still way up in the air, but I'm off work from the 13th to the 26th, although the 12th is a nightshift, so I'll have to see if I can trade somebody so I don't have to work all night, then leave on a bike trip that morning. :unsure: :schla15: If I can get the night of the 12th off, I would be leaving the 13th, likely heading to Red Deer on Day 1 to visit my sister (and get a free place to crash), then leaving from Red Deer on the 14th. But who knows, things will almost certainly change to some degree, so...... Hopefully my buddy Craig will be able to make it, I gave him the heads-up for planning, and if the stars align, we'll be off. If not, I'll be shopping for a roomie to split costs. :comp13: And the routes I posted are totally preliminary, and just based on a quick scan of the terrain feature and Nat'l parks thru Google maps. By no means fixed in stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Tyke Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 Rob, when you thinking of heading out? I have a wedding I have to attend on Sat. 14th so I was thinking if I go I'll leave on Sunday the 15th and head through Crowsnest pass, through Creston and then head into the U.S. near Salmo and work my way down from there. Just thought if you wanted a change from the #1. Paul. Welp, it's still way up in the air, but I'm off work from the 13th to the 26th, although the 12th is a nightshift, so I'll have to see if I can trade somebody so I don't have to work all night, then leave on a bike trip that morning. :unsure: :schla15: If I can get the night of the 12th off, I would be leaving the 13th, likely heading to Red Deer on Day 1 to visit my sister (and get a free place to crash), then leaving from Red Deer on the 14th. But who knows, things will almost certainly change to some degree, so...... Hopefully my buddy Craig will be able to make it, I gave him the heads-up for planning, and if the stars align, we'll be off. If not, I'll be shopping for a roomie to split costs. :comp13: And the routes I posted are totally preliminary, and just based on a quick scan of the terrain feature and Nat'l parks thru Google maps. By no means fixed in stone. Sounds good Rob, if it doesn't work out with Craig let me know as I'll also be looking for a roomie to split the costs with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeman Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Rob, when you thinking of heading out? I have a wedding I have to attend on Sat. 14th so I was thinking if I go I'll leave on Sunday the 15th and head through Crowsnest pass, through Creston and then head into the U.S. near Salmo and work my way down from there. Just thought if you wanted a change from the #1. Paul. Welp, it's still way up in the air, but I'm off work from the 13th to the 26th, although the 12th is a nightshift, so I'll have to see if I can trade somebody so I don't have to work all night, then leave on a bike trip that morning. :unsure: :schla15: If I can get the night of the 12th off, I would be leaving the 13th, likely heading to Red Deer on Day 1 to visit my sister (and get a free place to crash), then leaving from Red Deer on the 14th. But who knows, things will almost certainly change to some degree, so...... Hopefully my buddy Craig will be able to make it, I gave him the heads-up for planning, and if the stars align, we'll be off. If not, I'll be shopping for a roomie to split costs. :comp13: And the routes I posted are totally preliminary, and just based on a quick scan of the terrain feature and Nat'l parks thru Google maps. By no means fixed in stone. Sounds good Rob, if it doesn't work out with Craig let me know as I'll also be looking for a roomie to split the costs with. Hey Guys if I can make this trip we should head out together.I could meet you Rob as you drive by. I will be looking for a roomie as well but first have to wait and see if I will make the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Tyke Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 Good to hear from you Dean, I hope you can make it. I was thinking something like this for a route. Never mind I seem to be having trouble embedding the Google map I just made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer V-FORE Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 I will be going & willing to share a room :unsure: Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Good to hear from you Dean, I hope you can make it. I was thinking something like this for a route. Never mind I seem to be having trouble embedding the Google map I just made. Paul, copy the map code and paste it inbetween (map)(/map) but using square brackets instead. Don't use the EMBED code, use the one above, it's labelled as being for "Email and IM". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Tyke Posted February 3, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 3, 2010 Good to hear from you Dean, I hope you can make it. I was thinking something like this for a route. Never mind I seem to be having trouble embedding the Google map I just made. Paul, copy the map code and paste it inbetween (map)(/map) but using square brackets instead. Don't use the EMBED code, use the one above, it's labelled as being for "Email and IM". OK Rob Thanks, here goes. Full Size So if that worked, something like that. woohoo it worked. Thanks again Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 OK Rob Thanks, here goes. So if that worked, something like that. woohoo it worked. Thanks again Rob. Hate to be a Nosy Parker, but from what I remember, Hwy 97 is a real trucker road, straight flat and boring, low speed limit, lots of County Mounties, lots of traffic. (Although I haven't been down that exact road in a while, maybe some locals could chime in and jog my memory.) http://washingtonhighways.blogspot.com/2009/12/washington-state-route-97.html I would avoid it at all costs. I swap back and forth between the "map", "satellite" and "terrain" features in google maps to find the less boring backroads. Your route is 1469km, may I propose this modified one which is only 49 km further: Full Size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Anybody mind if I join ya with my British triple? I'm still a VFR lover at heart and I miss ridin' with this group. Gary, Keith, Tim and others...yes even George It's been a while since I logged on here. I'm glad to see the yearly group gatherings are still going on. I look forward to seeing you all again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Anybody mind if I join ya with my British triple? As long as it isn't a "Stinky Inline-4" with a "Cammy Hit", you should be OK. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumper 8 Posted February 4, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 4, 2010 Anybody mind if I join ya with my British triple? I'm still a VFR lover at heart and I miss ridin' with this group. Gary, Keith, Tim and others...yes even George With our two bikes we could combine to make a 4 cyl bike . I will get another VFR one day soon, but it will be a used one ~ not the 1200 pug-nosed porker. Still hoping to make this get together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted February 10, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sure hoping to make this - just have to confirm summer dates for family stuff and all. Rob, I like your route through Nelson on the way and back up the coast and through Jasper on the return - great mix of roads and scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Axel_7 Posted February 10, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2010 after looking at all your guys routes and planning and choices im a bit upset that im so close to the event.. Darn i could be there in like 5-6 hours unless i get lost looking for fun .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeman Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Well it is looking like I will be there. I have been starting to get work booked for march to july so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jfviffer Posted February 16, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2010 after looking at all your guys routes and planning and choices im a bit upset that im so close to the event.. Darn i could be there in like 5-6 hours unless i get lost looking for fun .. theres more than a few back roads to get down there from where we are :rolleyes: u can bypass I5 all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jasonsmith Posted February 16, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2010 after looking at all your guys routes and planning and choices im a bit upset that im so close to the event.. Darn i could be there in like 5-6 hours unless i get lost looking for fun .. Ditto Axel, the timing just isn't working out for me either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 16, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2010 I'll be coming for sure. Booking rooms at the Best Western. Taking 2 weeks and a wide angle route down and back. Leaving Okanagan for Kootenays, then crossing the line to lake cabin. 3 days of touring towards Newport, OR. Arriving at the meet Tues - Departing following Fri. Maps yet to be made, but you can count on 4 Canucks showing up. Later Gaters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Axel_7 Posted February 16, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2010 Well there will be a few side trips for sure.. but i will probably slab it till Monroe they start lookin for fun side trips... Or maybe doing the coast down and inland back.... HUMMMMMMMMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassandtim Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Looks like the event is shaping up nicely! Cassie and I will definitely plan on being there (or here, whichever the case may be!). We've been busy with relocating to Wenatchee WA since the fall. We will have the house in Vancouver WA on the market next week. I can offer a place to stay in Wenatchee (certain) and Vancouver (not so certain) for weary travellers if we still have both places. Choco, give me a shout if you still need any help organizing this meet. Cheers, -T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 So bring duct tape for cascaderider for when he passes out so we can... well we'll see how that goes :biggrin: I see what ya did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 19, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2010 Just booked 3 rooms at the BestWestern in Troutdale for Aug. 17-20th (Tue-Fri checkout). 3 or 4 of us will be traveling down via Stevens County, WA to who knows where until Troutdale on the Tuesday. Confirmed from here so far are: radar CVVFR didit 179 Days until! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jfviffer Posted February 20, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 20, 2010 Just booked 3 rooms at the BestWestern in Troutdale for Aug. 17-20th (Tue-Fri checkout). 3 or 4 of us will be traveling down via Stevens County, WA to who knows where until Troutdale on the Tuesday. Confirmed from here so far are: radar CVVFR didit 179 Days until! Hey Tony, would be great to ride down with you guys still workin on it. the last time i rode with you is still very fresh in the bosses mind. had my leash shortened this yr and a much stricter time frame :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Just booked 3 rooms at the BestWestern in Troutdale for Aug. 17-20th (Tue-Fri checkout). 3 or 4 of us will be traveling down via Stevens County, WA to who knows where until Troutdale on the Tuesday. Confirmed from here so far are: radar CVVFR didit 179 Days until! Hey Tony, would be great to ride down with you guys still workin on it. the last time i rode with you is still very fresh in the bosses mind. had my leash shortened this yr and a much stricter time frame :rolleyes: There's a lot of time to work on her, Jeff. My bro and I just rode up to North Creek Brew pub :fing02: on the Mt. Baker highway yesterday, then went to Archer's Ale house in Fairhaven, :rolleyes: just south of Bellingham, then south along Chuckanut. Got home in time to see the hockey game, Canada lost, that sucks. Maybe they will get them in the finals. I'm dual citizen, but when it comes to hockey, I'm Canadian all they way. Canada is beating the USA in curling now, that's some consolation, but the game isn't over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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