Roll Call - Downieville 07/30/17 & maybe Bucks too?

[GreenMachine]

North route departure.

Planned 8:30 AM kickstands up (KSU).*  Should be fantastic weather for riding, though a bit hot. 

This is one of our more fun short rides (less than 190 miles), taking us up into the snow covered Sierras, with vistas, running rivers along side and warm weather to accompany for most of the day.  The group will decide if they want to take in a little more or head back.



Bring your camera if you can. Gold Lake loop should have some great picture opportunities of Sierra Buttes.

Lunch stop ideas:  Downieville or Quincy of course.  Sierraville has three choices, the diner at the T, the Mexican restaurant across the street or the deli with home made apple pies for dessert across the street from that. 

RSVP** if you're planning on going.   If you do not RSVP, the ride may be canceled even if you had planned on showing up the day of the ride.  Expect the group to depart on the ride as soon as everyone who has RSVP'ed is ready.

North route ride.  This is a minimum C level ride pace route, so all riders welcome.  Meet at Starbucks or thereabouts (if parking is an issue).

As always, see 2017 SSA Ride Schedule for everything that is expected of you and what you can expect.  *** Safety is paramount. ***


* KSU dependent on when everybody is ready.
** RSVP - répondez, s'il vous plaît a.k.a. please reply.

[A DRAGON]

I'm in green machine.  I'm bring my swimming trunks to.  I heard bucks lake is full of water. I've never seen it full. . If we go to I Donnieville a swim ride is in order. 

[rg500nut]

RG is in, spare motor in RGV failure bike, runs great, I think, we'll see, sorry

Meet you clowns in Sierraville rest stop/gas station.  If KSU @ 8:30 for you tuff guys, I should be waiting on you in Sierraville.

please text if an issue in the AM.

RG

[A DRAGON]

I HAVE AN ISSUE. .........  STAYING A LITTLE LONGER TO HAVE MY COFFAAAAA

[dub]

I'm injured. Unfortunate Go Karting accident resulting in bruised ribs.

[GreenMachine]

Know the feeling, Dub.  Get well.

[GreenMachine]

I suppose I should get to Starbucks early then, so as to get the coffee-talk started earlier than later.

I'll try to remember the swim trunks too.  Gonna be as hot there as here tomorrow.

[A DRAGON]

ILL TRY AND GET THERE A LITTLE EARLIER TO.
GOTTA CHECK OUT THE COFFAAAA CUSTOMERS.


I ALSO HAVE MY FRIEND FROM ARGENTINA  is PLAYING AT THE SANDS ON SUNDAY FROM 6 TILL 8..MAYBE DUB'S FRIEND FROM JAPAN CAN MEET US THERE. And BRING HIS PING PONG TABLE

[wills]

Will be on Bucks Lake...hope to see you mugs up there!

[MikeHoy]

RSVP yes

[dub]

...MAYBE DUB'S FRIEND FROM JAPAN CAN MEET US THERE. And BRING HIS PING PONG TABLE[/b]

[GreenMachine]

Last time I checked, Downieville was about 89 miles from where we start.  Double that is 178.  My odometer must be broken.  It's well over double that. 

[A DRAGON]

WHAT FANATIC RIDE TODAY. WE LOGGED  IN 470 MILES. I'M ESTACTIC. MADE IT TO BUCKS LAKE AND DID 162 ALL THE WAY TO OROVILLE. CAME BACK ON MAYSVILLE ROAD OVER BULLARD'S BAR. CHILLED IN DONNIEVILLE. THEN  BACK  TO  QUINCY. THEN BACK OVER GOLD LAKES ROAD OVER YUBA PASS.  I'M EXHAUSTED.   THANKS GREEN MACHINE. ONE OF THE BEST RIDES OF MY LIFE.  GOING STRAIGHT TO BED. 

[GreenMachine]

 

For context, since you were having happy thoughts about how glamorous my June ride was...

Cut the morning Covfefe out, start the ride six hours earlier than today, no casual lunch break like we had on the deck, just bombing it down the road and choking down food to keep your energy level up.  Let's not forget, it's 10:30 PM and you're just now getting to Nevada City on your return leg.  That's right, you won't be back home until midnight.  You get the privilege of several more hours of riding in the dark, in the mountains, playing tag with the forest critters.

Still think you wanna try one of those Bada$$ Oregon or Bust Solo rides?

[A DRAGON]

IT WOULD BE VERY TUFF. BUT ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THAT HAPPENED TODAY. I'M STILL HAPPY I WAS RIDING MY LITTLE TWIN. THE SOUND OF THAT MOTOR IS MUSIC TO MY EARS.  PROBABLY NOT READY FOR A RIDE LIKE YOU SUGGESTED.  NEED TO LOSE ABOUT 20 POUNDS.  BUT THANKS FOR THE INVITE. .