Roll Call - Group Ride BUCKS LAKE, CA 06/26/11

GreenMachine · June 20, 2011, 09:42:06 AM

Post here if you are going.* See the SSA Ride Schedule and SSA Ride Maps for details.

* As always, you are not obligated to complete the entire distance if it doesn't fit into your schedule or riding abilities. Please let a ride leader know how far you plan on riding. This will help keep the ride safe for everyone and prevent circling, looking for a missing rider.

It has never happened, but we have to ask.

dub · June 20, 2011, 11:49:40 AM

FYI GM, as of yesterday Quincy- La Porte rd was impassable due to snow. We tried to take it in the opposide direction (north) from La Parte to Quincy and got turned around just about 4 miles after passing through La Porte, about here

GreenMachine · June 20, 2011, 06:12:05 PM

You're kidding!? Snow still covering the road? That's not very far in either. I hope your group was able to stop in time without a snowy incursion.

So which way did you guys return? I'm thinking 49?

I may cancel the ride in favor of something more favorable, say VC.

dub · June 20, 2011, 06:34:20 PM

Yeah, it made our loop into an out and back.

There was a road closed sign and cones across the road. We sent a scout up around the bend and he reported back that there was a downed tree blocking the road, followed by snow as far as he could see.

We actually came back like this.

shep · June 21, 2011, 09:51:06 AM

Late snow has kept a couple of roads here closed (mostly above 6,000 ft.) later than usual. Gold Lake Rd. is still blocked at the staging area. They're still snowmobiling

GreenMachine · June 21, 2011, 11:57:57 AM

Gold Lake loop too?

Does anybody know if Hwy 162 is open yet? Certainly, that's open???

Tahoebrian5 · June 21, 2011, 03:19:44 PM

The CA road conditions website makes no mention of it being closed.

from the website...

This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 15:17 .

SR 162
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.

I'm definately in for this ride whether it's la porte or 162.. or both knowing GM

Bigcat · June 23, 2011, 10:26:34 AM

I will try to get up there today and report back tonight. Keep your fingers crossed..

Bigcat · June 23, 2011, 05:40:33 PM

Ok, made it up there today and they were working on the last few yards of Bucks lake (162) when I pulled up. 10 min later it was officially open. A couple of bikes came through the other side. It's dirty on top but hopefully the traffic from tomorrow and Sat will help. The workers said they were going to send the "blower" through today as well. La Port was said to still be closed aprx 14 miles or so from Quincy. Gold Lake is open and surprisingly VERY clean

I'm thinking maybe 49 through Downieville over to 162. Into Quincy, down Gold Lake, over Yuba Pass on 49 and home. What do guys and gals think?

GreenMachine · June 23, 2011, 06:49:34 PM

Bigcat, you are a Saint!

You stole the words right out of my mouth. I'll adjust the calendar and thread title to match. Brian sounds like he's ready for either ride. Only, I'll need to get he straight on front-end rubber so he can make 300+ miles.

dub · June 23, 2011, 09:07:52 PM

That will be a good ride. Sad I can't make it this week.

Tahoebrian5 · June 24, 2011, 09:44:12 AM

Much thanks to BC!!!!!!! I'm getting my new shoes put on today and looking forward to an awesome day!

GreenMachine · June 24, 2011, 11:43:46 AM

Rich at Moto Source is putting on a new set for me today as well.

dub · June 24, 2011, 12:15:26 PM

What about much thanks to me for warning of your impending route failure?

Seriously though, that sure was nice of BigCat to scout a new route for this week's ride.

Tahoebrian5 · June 24, 2011, 12:52:00 PM

Come along and I will thank you in person. Joking aside, duly noted and you are appreciated!! But we will miss you Sunday.