BrianF Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Unless we get hit with a random blizzard, it looks like 108, 88, 4, 89 and 50 will all be open on June's first weekend. Obviously I want to get up there, shred some tarmac and enjoy some vistas. Anyone want in? I may do this as an overnighter, but will depend on the level of interest. Status of my favorites (Wentworth, Mosquito) will also be a big factor. Saturday or Sunday both work for me. As a day ride, probably something like this: https://goo.gl/maps/aVB4BrBSqGE2 FINAL INFO FROM BELOW: Meeting point is Starbucks in Manteca: 1451 Hulsey Way. KSU at 9am! Final route is: https://goo.gl/maps/XW4eaucztWq Plan is, as always, to have lunch at Mountain View BBQ in Coleville. Based on the route it might be a late lunch - bring some snacks. IN: BrianF ecn tjclyde St. Stephen RC1237V tc339 bayarearider (with new shoes) crazybro (ate bad Taco Bell) Motivation: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tjclyde Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'd be down for a Saturday day ride. Tj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, tjclyde said: I'd be down for a Saturday day ride. Tj. No s--t?? Thought you were out of the loop for a while. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lorne Posted May 26, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2016 Brian, those are some of my favourite roads and, while I can't join the fun on your outing, I expect to ride them on my way to the WSB at Laguna Seca. Interesting that you are riding them in that order. I prefer riding Monitor Pass eastbound and Sonora Pass westbound. Do you have a preference, or just switch directions depending on mood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Lorne said: Brian, those are some of my favourite roads and, while I can't join the fun on your outing, I expect to ride them on my way to the WSB at Laguna Seca. Interesting that you are riding them in that order. I prefer riding Monitor Pass eastbound and Sonora Pass westbound. Do you have a preference, or just switch directions depending on mood? Hey Lorne, see ya at WSBK then! I'll be there both days, probably with some of the usual VFRD suspects. I do prefer Sonora going westbound, but I also prefer Monitor going westbound so it's a no-win. Usually after Monitor going westbound I head to US50 and hookup with Ice House Rd, which leads to my favorite road of all (Wentworth Springs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer St. Stephen Posted May 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lorne Posted May 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2016 First, I forgot to say I loved your photos. On Monitor Pass I love the ascent through the pine forest then breaking out on the flats heading for Leviathan Peak. Off topic, I saw Donner Pass featured in an Acura ad and have added it to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hope to get new sneaks on by then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 1 hour ago, bayarearider said: Hope to get new sneaks on by then... get er done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RichVee4 Posted May 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 28, 2016 Great route. I usually do Monitor back and forth so havent really thought about my favorite direction, both are good. I rode it two weeks ago and there are some fresh tar snakes on the east slope, cant miss them! I will be be crossing the Sierra's Sat but on a dirt bike otherwise would join you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC1237V Posted May 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 29, 2016 I might be able to join for a Saturday ride. I have always wanted to try Cottonwood Road out of Sonora - I have never done this loop, but let me know what you think...............there may not be enough time......... https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.7995348,-121.1826624/38.3247287,-119.7520932/38.5284786,-119.4983688/38.5888946,-119.7919612/38.0826314,-120.5241595/37.9430942,-121.2325851/@38.2186608,-121.4591866,8z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m23!4m22!1m15!3m4!1m2!1d-119.9354049!2d37.9640481!3s0x809725d6258c5ad7:0x80adc149277741fd!3m4!1m2!1d-119.9225138!2d37.9765524!3s0x8097242de5bdf4f7:0xcf0073c35ee66c51!3m4!1m2!1d-120.200685!2d38.0497216!3s0x8090cb79149b402f:0x3f410d63464ba5b9!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e0?hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 4 hours ago, RC1237V said: I might be able to join for a Saturday ride. I have always wanted to try Cottonwood Road out of Sonora - I have never done this loop, but let me know what you think...............there may not be enough time......... https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.7995348,-121.1826624/38.3247287,-119.7520932/38.5284786,-119.4983688/38.5888946,-119.7919612/38.0826314,-120.5241595/37.9430942,-121.2325851/@38.2186608,-121.4591866,8z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m23!4m22!1m15!3m4!1m2!1d-119.9354049!2d37.9640481!3s0x809725d6258c5ad7:0x80adc149277741fd!3m4!1m2!1d-119.9225138!2d37.9765524!3s0x8097242de5bdf4f7:0xcf0073c35ee66c51!3m4!1m2!1d-120.200685!2d38.0497216!3s0x8090cb79149b402f:0x3f410d63464ba5b9!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e0?hl=en That's actually a pretty solid suggestion. I've never ridden it either - though I've driven out to Cherry Lake before. I'd be down for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ecn Posted May 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 29, 2016 very interesting...I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc339 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Put me down as a"probably". Definitely wanna make it but my knee is swelling up like a water balloon right now. Haha. So I'll see how things are goin getting closer to the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 15 hours ago, tc339 said: Put me down as a"probably". Definitely wanna make it but my knee is swelling up like a water balloon right now. Haha. So I'll see how things are goin getting closer to the end of the week. Done. Free supply of NSAIDs on arrival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Okay kiddies, looks like it's gonna be a hot one on Saturday. I'm going regardless, so here's the plan. Meeting point is Starbucks in Manteca: 1451 Hulsey Way. KSU at 9am! Final route is: https://goo.gl/maps/XW4eaucztWq Plan is, as always, to have lunch at Mountain View BBQ in Coleville. Based on the route it might be a late lunch - bring some snacks. If you're coming from the North Bay, we'll meet up somewhere for the trek to Manteca. Questions? Comments? Dissention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Is this a One day run? (preferred) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 52 minutes ago, bayarearider said: Is this a One day run? (preferred) Yes, Saturday only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ecn Posted May 31, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 31, 2016 May I propose you pick up South Bay Riders 8:15 at the Shell Gas - 809 E Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA 94550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 1 hour ago, ecn said: May I propose you pick up South Bay Riders 8:15 at the Shell Gas - 809 E Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA 94550 Not a bad idea per se, that's just not usually the way we go. We'll see how things shape up attendance-wise -- makes more sense for North Bay guys to go through Fairfield if crazybro is in the fold. Will keep ya posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ecn Posted June 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2016 no worries, I'll see you in Manteca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjclyde Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ed I'll meet you at the Shell station. And remember to bring some cash guys, just in case we run into another gas station that doesn't take atm or credit cards "Topaz Lake". Tj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 33 minutes ago, tjclyde said: Ed I'll meet you at the Shell station. And remember to bring some cash guys, just in case we run into another gas station that doesn't take atm or credit cards "Topaz Lake". Tj. haha good plan. If you forget I'll have plenty of $1s from my "night job" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC1237V Posted June 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2016 Rode through Sonora then to Murphy's yesterday. Went up Sheep Ranch Road to Railroad Flat Road, all the way to Highway 26. Back down to 49, through Sonora again, then South on LaGrange Road. I started following some other guys, and we were wicking it up a bit, and missed my turn off......ended up on 99, and went North to Main St in Turlock. Took a left and went to Patterson, then up Del Puerto Canyon to the backside of Mt Hamilton, where I lost my left foot peg, and had to limp home already tired and now grumpy. Weird shifting without a pivot point..............anyway nice ride 418 miles - left San JOse at 8:30 and got home around 6PM. The sierras were very mild in the low 80's, but it was 96 in the central valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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