WSBK - Pre-ride on Saturday 9:50AM, KSU 10AM. Casual C pace.

GreenMachine · February 20, 2015, 08:05:34 AM

RSVP so we know who to expect and whether we need to stick to the schedule are we can deviate. If you don't RSVP, the ride may be canceled or the ride leader may not stop at the morning meet-up location. We can depart as soon as those who RSVP arrive.

9:50 - 10:00 AM KickStandsUp, North Route. Meet at *bucks. Bring food. We probably won't stop for food on this one, only because we can eat when we get back to Reno.

We'll need to stick to a schedule, so not much time down there before we'll need to head back. It'll still be worth it though. All the roads are paved, smooth, wide, and painted. If we're headed back by 1:00 PM, that'll give enough time to put the bike up and head over to SL's WSBK viewing at 3:30 PM.

Oh yeah, I'm going there. Don't expect excitement on this ride. I did this last month too. California is greening up and it's wonderful just to take it all in. And yes, the cars will probably want to pass me and will, as I had happen to me last month.

So if you're a C pace rider or better, who can ride at least the speed limit, which will be 35, 45, 55, and 65 for cars, I think you're going to enjoy this one. Bring a camera. We can stop along the way for photo ops.

slmoto · February 20, 2015, 08:10:28 AM

Sounds good, I'm in.

Mel · February 20, 2015, 09:16:02 AM

Smooth, wide, and painted

...I guess I'm out

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GreenMachine · February 20, 2015, 11:08:38 AM

Why? We're getting off I-80 right there where you usually take your goat road road. We can still meet up along the way, you go your way, we go ours.

RichVee4 · February 20, 2015, 06:21:08 PM

I'm game for another Feb street ride. If for nothing else I want to see cars passing you. See you in the morning.

GreenMachine · February 20, 2015, 06:40:09 PM

Awesomeness!

Hey, that's a word.

GreenMachine · February 20, 2015, 06:44:45 PM

This will be good. Can't guarantee I can go the distance, so if I cannot, one of you guys can take over. I should be able to however.

RichVee4 · February 20, 2015, 06:50:22 PM

I don't even know were we are going but looking forward to getting out together. It sounds like we're headed over to CA so will dress warm for the ride over the hill.

GreenMachine · February 20, 2015, 07:02:37 PM

Truckee's forecast appears to be about the same as ours. At 10:00 AM it'll be 45* here and the same by the time we make Truckee. It'll only get warmer from there.

If there will be a windchill and you don't have hand warmers, you can take paper napkins, one for each glove. Paper is an excellent dry insulator. Used it many times when the air temps dip into the freezing territory. Helps out a ton.

RichVee4 · February 20, 2015, 07:07:18 PM

IF there will be a windchill, how slow are we doing??

GreenMachine · February 20, 2015, 07:12:11 PM

If my hands get cold or if one of you guys slow to prevent getting too chilled, I'll probably slow down to 60 MPH or so, but I don't think it'll be an issue tomorrow. If you have a bike riding waist belt or a thermal that should be more than enough. Tuck in. It'll be 60 by Gold Run.

I'm not worried at all about the cold. It's just suppose to be windy.

GreenMachine · February 20, 2015, 07:23:07 PM

Probably something along the lines of this, over the Meadow Vista. That's always peaceful. And a run up or down 49 would be fun. If I'm still in it by then and the group is into it, we might go out to MRR for a view before heading back.

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GreenMachine · February 21, 2015, 08:28:28 AM

Rise and shine campers! It's mid-February and there was a weather system that was coming in by tomorrow. Undaunted, we're heading over to Cali before it arrives, but the new forecast shows that it has fizzled to nothing and today we'll have clear skies, sunshine and no winds.

Down some grub and suit up.

RichVee4 · February 21, 2015, 09:05:19 AM

Nice

Walked the dog and getting lunch ready. Beautiful crisp morning.

RichVee4 · February 22, 2015, 08:46:39 AM

Enjoyed our ride yesterday, thanks for putting it together. A little chilly, 42, going over the hill but made the warm CA sun feel even better. That is a wrap on Feb for me, 3 rides not bad. Looks like winter decided to return today!