Jerome's Annual Swim Ride - Roll Call

[GreenMachine]

Normal departure time: 9:30 AM W. McCarran Starbucks (attire)*

Annual Swim Ride Route <here>
hwy 80 west to 89 north to 49 west to Downieville
west/south on 49 to swimming hole
Return via 49 south to N.V. City to 20 east to 80 east

Post up who's going and/or report on water currents at the park.

Sacramento & Nevada City weather forecast.  Anticipated sunny with 40% humidity & temps 95* - 100*  

* Attire: For this one ride most people dress in jeans/textile outfits with swimsuits underneath.  Other rides, we suggest full protective gear (heavy leathers etc), but since there are no lockers, jeans work best.  Please, no flip-flops and swim suit shorts during the ride.  It's not worth the risk.

[sparkygixxer]

    I'm back, so definitely put me on the list!!!

[Justino]

Post up who's going and/or report on water currents at the park.

is there an alternative swimming hole option?
I love this place a lot, but I'm also really fond of breathing.

[Team Gorgonzola]

The "rapids" can get gnarly when the water volume increase. The swim hole, downstream, (the part where it's slowing down and form a large puddle, with a slow current) pretty much stay the same. I have seen it both ways, no problem. If people go up trough the rocks, very smooth and slippery, they need to wear, river shoes for traction and keep a safe attitude. I slid for about 15 ft once, and realized that the granite at the bottom (where you come to a sudden stop) is everything but giving

[GreenMachine]

Dean (no Internet boy) will meet up with us in Sierraville Sunday.  He's also reporting that the river flow isn't what it's made up to be.  Probably worst case will mean we'll find pools up or downstream from directly under the bridge. 

Sign me up too.

[dub]

I'm in for my first SSA sunday ride.

GreenMachine, I'm glad you mentioned in the other new rider thread that most people wear jeans/textiles w/ swimsuits underneath for this ride otherwise I would have shown up in full leathers and felt stupid.

I'm thinking I want to come up from the south shore and hook up with you guys where I-80 meets 89/267 in Truckee.  Is that something that would be doable?

[GreenMachine]

You're welcome.

Yes.  Our rides are informal.* Join up where you feel comfortable.  If it were me I'd sit in the shade under a pine tree around the 89/267 round-about north of the I-80 off-ramp.  But that's just me.  I'm crazy like that.  ~10:00 - 10:20 AM I would imagine.  We'll be stopping at the convenience store in Sierraville too, so if you're running late, many have caught up there.

* You pick where you're comfortable riding within the group (front, back, middle).  We generally ride staggered formation until about Sattley, then single file after that.

[Team Gorgonzola]

I'm in for my first SSA sunday ride.

GreenMachine, I'm glad you mentioned in the other new rider thread that most people wear jeans/textiles w/ swimsuits underneath for this ride otherwise I would have shown up in full leathers and felt stupid.

I'm thinking I want to come up from the south shore and hook up with you guys where I-80 meets 89/267 in Truckee.  Is that something that would be doable?

Hey, I am one of those guys with full leather suit all the time, I just feel kinda naked without.....I went down twice at a race track and walked away unscathed both times...so that 's it for me

AGATT= All Gear All The Time 

[GreenMachine]

Wait.  You told me track riding was completely safe. 

Dress as you wish.  Just no thong underneath okay?

Gross!

[youngster775]

I will be there, and I too will be in full leathers. ride+leathers=safety. I like my skin.

[dub]

If it were me I'd sit in the shade under a pine tree around the 89/267 round-about north of the I-80 off-ramp.  But that's just me.  I'm crazy like that.  ~10:00 - 10:20 AM I would imagine.

Sounds good.

Hey, I am one of those guys with full leather suit all the time, I just feel kinda naked without.....I went down twice at a race track and walked away unscathed both times...so that 's it for me

Yeah, I do prefer the leathers on a recreational ride, especially if teh twisties are involved.  My original idea was to just cram the swim suit under the pillion seat of the SV then find a tree or big rock or somewhere out of sight to change behind.  Maybe I'll still do that.

[A DRAGON]

If it were me I'd sit in the shade under a pine tree around the 89/267 round-about north of the I-80 off-ramp.  But that's just me.  I'm crazy like that.  ~10:00 - 10:20 AM I would imagine.

Sounds good.

Hey, I am one of those guys with full leather suit all the time, I just feel kinda naked without.....I went down twice at a race track and walked away unscathed both times...so that 's it for me

Dub Good Idea. WE always wear out lether when we ride. If you have them. Wear them. That's priorty.  You can wear your leather under your suit too.  Also bring some water shoes and Googles if you have them. They help. 

This is Jerome I'm in too for my annual swim ride.

Yeah, I do prefer the leathers on a recreational ride, especially if teh twisties are involved.  My original idea was to just cram the swim suit under the pillion seat of the SV then find a tree or big rock or somewhere out of sight to change behind.  Maybe I'll still do that.

[Justino]

Leathers 100% of the time. 
There's always shade to be found under the bridge, Usually someone is near the gear, but I've never felt that my property was at risk.
Finding privacy to change is doubtful, can't you wear a bathing suit under the leathers? 
Your suit will be totally dry by the time you get back up to the bikes.

[GreenMachine]

Leathers 100% of the time...

[GreenMachine]

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