Bay area norcal day ride tahoe sierras may 31

I'm fine for every weekend in June, except the 14th/15th. For whatever that's worth.

I just made this one early because of dadofseven's schedule. I'm up for whatever.

Only thing I'm a bit worried about is a lunch spot. We're heading out into the middle of nowhere for the first half of the ride.

Brown bag maybe? Or wait 'til Tahoe/Reno and one of you locals can pick a good [BBQ] spot?

I'm in. Brian, if you decide to over night this one I am up for that. I'll probably be doing that myself anyways if you cant though. 

Based on initial interest, I've changed this to the 31st. Hopefully that works for everyone.

In terms of the second day and overnighting, probably a route along these lines for day 2:

http://goo.gl/maps/zM8Dt

dadofseven I think we would probably keep going past Truckee on day 1...if we start at 10 I'd imagine we're done on the route by 6:00. Will likely play that by ear. Either way, appreciate the offer to snooze on your lawn.

I'm good with brown bagging and eating up at Big Hill. That's a perfect place to do it. Then grab some late afternoon BBQ.

I owe her big time for all the motorcycle rides I've had without the hint of a complaint from her.

Good lord if there's a price on that I need to buy my wife a Bugatti.

Im in for both days

I was excited about day 1 and now you post day 2 map.  you guys really know how to have fun.  That is some serious twisties. Bucks lake road from quincy to Oroville is one of the best.   Might have to join you for some on day 2.

Two good lunch options for excellent BBQ, Reds 395 Grill in Carson City and Virginia City Jerky Company, you guessed it in VC.  Both highly recommended

One local mc road I recommend is on the way to VC, about half way up 341 on the way to VC there is a parallel road (truck route) about the same distance but much more fun.  

I'm in

Count me in!  Great looking route and have been wanting to meet some VFR riders.   I would be coming over from Reno so my vote would be a start of 9:30 at the earliest, let things warm up a bit.   Either Sat or Sun is good.   Wife rides a triumph sprint so may join us as well.

Fer Christ sake....Boston and Graduation ceremony that weekend!! :ph34r:

The 341 truck route of which richmam00 speaks is where we went, Brian

I'll be there 10am...anybody want company riding up 680 to 80?

Are you doing mosquito ridge than over to wentworth by uncle tom's than icehouse to 50.  silver fork cafe in kyburz makes a good burger. Anyway I'm in for @ least part of day 1 ride can meet up in georgetown or foresthill  depending on your final route choice.

I'm still planning on the ride.  Something we may want to consider is a short out and back to Loon Lake, turn off from Wentworth springs.  Haven't been there but Butler maps shows it as a "gold".  Might be a good rest stop and photo op.   

Where are we meeting?   There is a Starbucks next to the Chevron in Forest Hill.

Loon lake is awesome , road to it is a little bumpy w/ tar snakes but worth it, also you may want to turn west on 50 @ bottom of Icehouse Rd. and take Sly Park to Mormon Emigrant Trail(Iron Mtn.Rd to locals) to 88 and over carson pass thru hope valley then turn onto Foothill @ woodfords and continue onto your posted route.  If you add that section The Knot Hole @ Sly Park or Kirkwood Inn makes great breakfast/ burgers etc. and taking this route would keep you out of So. Lake on Memorial Day (it'll be a zoo @ the Lake)

Yeah, we're still a go. Sorry for disappearing on these threads, I've been absolutely swamped at work.

Day 1 route, including Loon Lake: http://goo.gl/maps/NxuxM
 

taking this route would keep you out of So. Lake on Memorial Day

That's the weekend prior.

Day 2 route: http://goo.gl/maps/zM8Dt

Meeting point: http://goo.gl/maps/Knwbm Starbucks, 13345 Lincoln Way, Auburn.
Meeting time: 10am

The last list I had (please confirm if you'll be there):

BrianF (overnighter)
dadofseven
jeffyjeff
jeffyjeff's Ducati buddy
FHR (pending wifey trip)
wagzhp (1/2 day)
ecn (overnighter)
richman00
richman's Tiger wife
tc339 (overnighter)
trjerm
tjclyde (overnighter?)

I'm in for @ least the 1st half of day 1, I don't go to the Lake on the weekends

I'm in. 

Anybody mind if I invite a Ducati rider along?

Ed,  I'll PM you.  Maybe we can meet up somewhere along I-680.

Later,   Jeff J.

Anybody mind if I invite a Ducati rider along?

I'm in for @ least the 1st half of day 1, I don't go to the Lake on the weekends

some great pics thanks for posting them and organizing this great ride!!! 

good times

Did I see an Aprilla...? Who Dat? :goofy:

Did I see an Aprilla...? Who Dat? :goofy:

A friend of a friend..  My Ducati buddy rode his ZX14 instead of one of his Ducatis.  He asked his friend along on the Aprilia, but they split off with group B, and took off before we arrived to meet them at Loon Lake.  My friend says they had a good time.  Who knows, maybe the Aprilia or the ZX14 could have given Brian a run for his money at French Meadows Dam!

On second thought, maybe it is best the way things turned out.  After all, there can be only one land speed record holder at French Meadows dam.  No sense pushing our luck. 

Great looking Ride and Mix of Bikes.