VFR Discussion Group -> VFRD West - Reno Meet

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First off, a big thank you to Alan (Scotinexcile) and Beth for hosting the event. Congrats on the recent marriage, as well, ya damn fools.

My schedule allowed for only one day of riding, so I was up bright and early on Saturday morning, slabbing it over the Sierras on I-80 to meet everyone by 10 am in Reno. I was making good time and getting bored of the interstate, plus it was a little chillier than expected, so I exited the interstate at Kingvale and continued east on Donner Pass Road. I stopped at Sugarbowl to admire the scenery:
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Then it was over the pass and down towards Donner Lake.
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I was still way ahead on time so from Truckee, I headed south to Lake Tahoe and enjoyed the beautiful views and the relaxing, low traffic roads. I stopped for breakfast at a place that was 'biker friendly'. Sticking out like a sore thumb, my bike was the ugly duckling of the bunch. I'll take a plastic clad bike over a chromed one every time, thank you.
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From Incline Village, I climbed up and over on the curvelicous Hwy 431 then down into Reno and the meeting point at the Honda dealership. Despite being mostly a lurker around here, everyone was very friendly to me and Alan and Beth were very gracious hosts. Here's some of the group carbo loading courtesy of Big Valley Honda.

L to R: Alan's BMW riding friends Tim and Tassie, Keithbob , BusyLittleShop, MFP-2241, Scotinexile, Magellan, Mrs. Magellan, wazzuFreddo, and Snowgirl and Teleskier.
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Let's ride! We filed out of the lot and slabbed south in tight formation to the bemusement of the cagers on Hwy 395. Then it was time for some fun on the curves of Hwy 431. Cager traffic was clogging the road, but there were some fun stretches between clumps of traffic. The road took us up the hill, past Mount Rose ski area, and then down towards Lake Tahoe. It was a Kodak moment at the scenic overlook.
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BusyLittleShop having some fun.
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Then the parade made its way down to the lake and around the northern and western shores towards Emerald Bay. Because of the tourists, we were moving about as fast as a marching band for what seemed like forever. There were some scenic views at Emerald Bay. Here's Tim and Tassie and some of the group.
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We continued south on Hwy 89 to our lunch stop. Here's BLS and Rich Merrill.
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Mr. and Mrs. Magellan.
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We stopped for lunch in South Lake Tahoe and the food was great, but for the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place.
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After lunch, it was a run up Ice House Road and then back to Sacramento for me, but that's a whole other thread....

Thanks again Alan and Beth, I had a great time riding with you all.

Gary

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VEEEEEERY nice!!! Now that looks like a lot of fun!! If only I had that kind of scenery on my Southeastern coast... I would be hosting once a month rallies... biggrin.gif

NIce shots!! Looks like a great group was available for the ride too...

Maybe one day I will have to trek it over your way and take a tour of some of these roads I see pictured...

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Great shots and narrative Gary...

Absolutely great shoots. Makes me wish I lived in the area and could have been on the ride.

Wish I'd made it...wanted to go but ended up swapping my wife's bike's motor instead. Doh!

Great shots and writeup, Gary. It was nice meeting you, and I'm hoping you'll join us up here in August!

Keith

Very nice pics! Looks like you guys have had a lot of fun. Wish I could make it. I was still on the way back from my trip. May be next time.
-Prasadee

Good Job dude!!! Your hired........... biggrin.gif

I was on a 5 day trip in the Sierras coming up from the Incline Village on NV431/Mt Rose Highway when I see a Lake Tahoe overlook full of VFRs. Gee I have one of those!!!! Wish I had been paying more attention to the thread on a get together AND I was even staying in Reno. Camped other nights. It was good to talk to a couple of you for a few moments and appreciate yet again what a small world this really is. Thanks.

I have never had more fun on a motorcycle than this trip. Seeing all the VFRs was the icing. VFRs are the best for this kind of ride. I recommend everybody ride the Sierras. Now is anybody going to Laguna?

My bike is in the front with about half of the crap I carried on the trip.


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Tahoe Overlook

CDRHYDE,

it was great to talk with you too. wish you could have joined us at the BBQ Sat. night. Glad you enjoyed visiting with us all.

sad.gif Damn! I wish that my bike wasn't in the shop that weekend (and still is).
I was just up that way two weeks ago in my cage. What a great view.
Is anyone planing another group ride for this summer?
I live in the bay area,and am ready to roll with ya'll.
Can I bring the wife?
Let me know...tjclyde@aol.com
Thanks...TJ fing02.gif

If you and the wife want a weekend away let us know. We have spare rooms at our place in Reno.
Dont know how many rpeople would want to come back to Reno again ths soon. But we woul be happy to ride around with you both.
Why dont you both come up to the North west meet in August, there will be a bunch of us there. beer.gif

tjclyde, Jun 8 2006, 11:42 AM sad.gif Damn! I wish that my bike wasn't in the shop that weekend (and still is).
I was just up that way two weeks ago in my cage. What a great view.
Is anyone planing another group ride for this summer?
I live in the bay area,and am ready to roll with ya'll.
Can I bring the wife?
Let me know...tjclyde@aol.com
Thanks...TJ fing02.gif

scotinexcile, Jun 8 2006, 11:53 AMIf you and the wife want a weekend away let us know. We have spare rooms at our place in Reno.
Dont know how many rpeople would want to come back to Reno again ths soon. But we woul be happy to ride around with you both.
Why dont you both come up to the North west meet in August, there will be a bunch of us there. beer.gif

I'm there.
I'll let the wife know and we'll figure it out from there.
I will save your name to my list and keep in contact.
Thanks for the invite fing02.gif
TJ

tjclyde, Jun 8 2006, 11:59 AMI'm there.
I'll let the wife know and we'll figure it out from there.
I will save your name to my list and keep in contact.
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TJ

You are more than welcome to meet both of us half way, say Ukiah, Ft. Bragg/Mendocino for a weekend or just come up here and ride. We are going to the PNW meet as well but open to riding sooner with you both.

teleskier, Jun 8 2006, 12:32 PMYou are more than welcome to meet both of us half way, say Ukiah, Ft. Bragg/Mendocino for a weekend or just come up here and ride. We are going to the PNW meet as well but open to riding sooner with you both.

Thank you Teleskier.
As soon as I get the backrest/ luggage rest for my wife I will be calling you.
Till then...ride safe!
TJ

teleskier, Jun 8 2006, 12:32 PMYou are more than welcome to meet both of us half way, say Ukiah, Ft. Bragg/Mendocino for a weekend or just come up here and ride. We are going to the PNW meet as well but open to riding sooner with you both.

Is the PNW meet the same thing as the North West meet in August that Scotin excile is talking about?
Let me know.
TJ

tjclyde, Jun 8 2006, 01:12 PMIs the PNW meet the same thing as the North West meet in August that Scotin excile is talking about?
Let me know.
TJ

Yup, it is the same thing. fing02.gif

teleskier, Jun 8 2006, 03:55 PMCDRHYDE,

it was great to talk with you too. wish you could have joined us at the BBQ Sat. night.� Glad you enjoyed visiting with us all.

I got to a computer and printed out driving directions but...................... My buddy who was sampling a Vstrom meet at Reno got back real late that night from a group ride and I waited for him. Turns out one of the guys he rode with high sided his Vstrom 1000 and had to be carted/flown off to the hospital. Hope he will be OK.

Coming to San Diego???


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From the Top of Mt Rose

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I see Icon Bling Gloves!!! biggrin.gif

Can't wait, Tuesday I pick up my black VFR...

calibretto, Jun 9 2006, 06:11 PMI see Icon Bling Gloves!!!  biggrin.gif

Can't wait, Tuesday I pick up my black VFR...

Yup, keithbob's got a better picture of them somewhere....



...here it is:

keithbob, Jun 6 2006, 09:04 PM
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Tim aka Goldfinger

MFP-2241, Jun 9 2006, 10:08 PMYup, keithbob's got a better picture of them somewhere....
...here it is:

Hey, is that somebodys' house or their garage? Looks like the perfect house to me....little living quarters up on top and mostly garage below.

MFP-2241, Jun 9 2006, 09:08 PMYup, keithbob's got a better picture of them somewhere....

beautiful. Although I can't see myself with gold Lol... Man 3 days till I get the bike, this is driving me nuts.

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"Join me, and together we can crush this puny rebellion once and for all!"

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"Join me, and together we can crush this puny rebellion once and for all!"

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+1.gif On the Timax gloves, I love mine. I didn't go for the gold, I like the Ti look better. You can just barely see them on my seat here:


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ShipFixer, Jun 10 2006, 01:47 PM"Join me, and together we can crush this puny rebellion once and for all!"

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SEBSPEED, Jun 11 2006, 11:20 AMOn the Timax gloves, I love mine. I didn't go for the gold, I like the Ti look better.

I originally had a pair of the Timax gloves, but when my garage was broken into last January, they were stolen. I was going to get the Timax, but I found a website that was actually selling the Bling gloves cheaper than the Timax, so I figure why the heck not. tongue.gif