PCH-SR128 Ride January 22

Hey Misfits!  Whaddaya think about a January ride up Highway 1 and over 128 to Cloverdale?  Most of our other favorite routes are either under snow or under water right now, but the Pacific Coast Highway and 128 ought to be passable.  Weather permitting, we meet at Starbucks, 260 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, head out Lucas Valley Road to Point Reyes Station, then up the coast past Elk to 128.  East on 128 through Booneville and Yorkville, ending the ride (or not) at the world famous Hamburger Ranch in Cloverdale.  Short days require an early start.  Kickstands up at 0800 AM.  Hope the weather cooperates, and hope you can make it.  

https://goo.gl/maps/i1AYh2E2NDw   Jeff J.

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Count me in, weather pending. Actually, also "Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game" pending too haha 

OH, CRAP.  Seahawks Rule.  If they beat Atlanta on Saturday, they will play at 1:30PM on Sunday 01/22.  In that case, we can move up a day to Saturday, or reschedule to the weekend of January 28/29.

Go Hawks.

I'm in if the weather is decent.

"Passable" accurately describes the PCH up here right now. Pretty slimy in the shady spots, and some water and gravel here and there but still rideable.

i'm fine with either Sat-Sun, pending Playoffs, weather...

Guess we don't have to worry about the 'Hawks... :mad:

I really want to join this! However, I have X-rays and MRI for my knee this week and not sure I could an all dayer. Also, hopefully my steelers will still be in it next after KC tomorrow. So, basically I'm a maybe based on how the week goes.


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I'm in, been itching to do another longer ride.

     Went up Mt Hamilton yesterday, and the sign said "Road Closed". All the bicyclists were going around it, so I jumped on the band wagon. Wow, was it beautiful! I could see Half Dome from the top, and never saw another car or motorcycle till I passed the junction. Sun was shining, and except for a bit of ice at the top, and gravel where the creeks flooded, it was a perfect riding day! Had a bowl of chili and a Bloody Mary at The Junction to warm up on the way home. Everything was green, and all the creeks were flowing, snow at the top, crystal clear skies, could not ask for more beauty in one ride!

With the predicted storm coming in on Wednesday 128 is likely to close.  Also, there is an 60% chance of rain on Saturday and 80% on Sunday. The 28th-29th maybe a better choice. I will keep following the thread and try to join in depending on weather.

7 hours ago, jlpvfr

With the predicted storm coming in on Wednesday 128 is likely to close.  Also, there is an 60% chance of rain on Saturday and 80% on Sunday. The 28th-29th maybe a better choice. I will keep following the thread and try to join in depending on weather.

Today would have been a great day to ride.  Unfortunately, my crystal ball was on the blink last week.   After seeing the latest weather forecast, I am inclined to agree with jlpvfr.   The weekend of January 28-29 looks more appealing for a day ride...and at least there won't be any football conflict.  Well, at least any meaningful football conflict.  Too bad about the 'Hawks.  On the other hand, last time I flew my "12" flag, my house got egged.  There is probably a silver lining in there somewhere, I just can't see it. 

17 hours ago, jeffyjeff

Today would have been a great day to ride.  Unfortunately, my crystal ball was on the blink last week.   After seeing the latest weather forecast, I am inclined to agree with jlpvfr.   The weekend of January 28-29 looks more appealing for a day ride...and at least there won't be any football conflict.  Well, at least any meaningful football conflict.  Too bad about the 'Hawks.  On the other hand, last time I flew my "12" flag, my house got egged.  There is probably a silver lining in there somewhere, I just can't see it. 

Residing in enemy territory is tough business. At least the 9ers suck now so all of their "fans" have gone back into their mom's basements. 

On-topic, either 28 or 29 works for me.

Let's decide on a date once the 5 day weather forecast begins to solidify.  I'm good with either the 28th or 29th.  If that weekend doesn't pan out, then maybe Superbowl Saturday would be agreeable to most. 

Yeah, 

meanwhile, back at the coastside hovel with  dungeness  crab n nectar of the gods  :ph34r:

Define "nectar of the gods."

29th is a no-go for me now. Hurry up and confirm a date so I can be sure to have a work conflict pop up almost immediately.  :mellow:

Hey, no bailing when we're flippin' dates like flap jacks...

Tonight, Rouge 6

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20 hours ago, BrianF

Define "nectar of the gods."

29th is a no-go for me now. Hurry up and confirm a date so I can be sure to have a work conflict pop up almost immediately.  :mellow:

Yeah.  You should have said "Hurry up and confirm a date so we can change it again."

28th and 29th look like they will be decent, down here at least......

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USCA0993:1:US

Up there too............

https://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/Napa.html

............subject to change, I think they put the little sun icon's in there just to cheer us up................

Alright guys.  By my reckoning, this is how the ride is shaping up.

IN

Jeffyjeff

Brian F

Bayarea Rider

RC1237V

St. Stephen

Crazy Brother

OUT

Doc 4216

jlpvfr

The weather forecast for Saturday, January 28 looks sunny.  Question is; will the roads be clear enough for an enjoyable ride?  I guess there is only one way to find out.   I'm OK with February 4, if that's the consensus.  If that's the case,  I might just scout out the route this Saturday anyway.  What say you?

Sooner better!

Recon ready...

I'm in Florida this week for work so I'm out. Hoping to make it out to a ride to meet you guys soon!

I can't make Sat the 28th as it's my wife's birthday (you can remind me of my messed up priorities on the next ride).

However, even though the 4th works for me, don't postpone to the 4th. We've got the next four sunny days to dry out, leading up to a sunny weekend. The way this winter is going it might be the best opportunity until May!

I'm in, let me know meetup point, as I will have to leave really early to get there...............

I'm still good for Saturday. Just tell me where to be. 

Let's meet at Starbucks, 260 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903.  Hope it is not underwater.

US 101 to  San Rafael, Freitas Parkway exit west to Northgate Drive.   Should be a nice day.  Let's plan to hit the road at 0800.  Jeff J.

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Everyone planning to ride Saturday, please PM me with your current cell number. 

St. Stephen; enjoy the day with your wife

Doc; sorry you can't make it.  Hope to meet you one day.

Thanks.  Jeff  J.

8am in Marin? Shoot, I can do that! May have to peel off around Jenner though.

Look for me in Pt. Reyes Station at 8:30. I'll be at the gas station at the north end of the main drag, Google says it's Greenbridge Gas & Auto.

Excellent.  See you then and there.

I'm in with my Duc. :cheerleader:

Jeff,

    Can you post the route, as I have never ridden up north................

Greg, if you're going I can meet you in the A.M. since I will go up through SF.......let me know where, and what time..............

Sure.  Here is the link.  Let me know if it doesn't work for you.   Jeff J.

Welcome Crazybro.  Roster updated.

https://goo.gl/maps/i1AYh2E2NDw

21 hours ago, RC1237V

Jeff,

    Can you post the route, as I have never ridden up north................

Greg, if you're going I can meet you in the A.M. since I will go up through SF.......let me know where, and what time..............

Jim, Txt sent. let me know

Can't join up with you this time the wife and I have plans in Oakland but you still might see us on 128 (if a blue Honda Crosstour flashes head lights that will be me). I did tow a boat over 128 on Wednesday, the road is open and in good shape after all the storms.  Enjoy the ride see you next time.

Recon, yesterday, PCH just north of Bodega Bay. 8am will be chilly! 

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Heated grips anyone. :goofy:

Nice ride, got home at 5;45, 426 miles! 

It was nice to meet Jeff, and also see the familiar faces of everyone else!

Just waiting for Brian's pics.......since mine suck.......

Lunch break 

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1 hour ago, RC1237V

Nice ride, got home at 5;45, 426 miles! 

It was nice to meet Jeff, and also see the familiar faces of everyone else!

Just waiting for Brian's pics.......since mine suck.......

Not bad for a day's ride.  Nice to see everyone again.  Jim, that's one nice seventh gen setup you have there.  Noel, thanks for showing us your sweet RC51.  Road conditions were pretty good for this time of year.  Riders from all the northern and mid western states are wishing they could have had an experience like we had today.  Thanks for the ride.  It was a great day.

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Thanks for organizing Jeff. Great to see everyone again.

Pics will be coming...sometime. 

Great ride, even though I had to cut it short. Thanks Jeff for organizing, and starting so close to my house.

I doubt there was a more colorful group of bikes out on the road yesterday!

Nice what I live for are these kinda rides, simple just an out and about no stress with good people, Sweet,  thanks for sharing. 

25 minutes ago, RVFR

Nice what I live for are these kinda rides, simple just an out and about no stress with good people, Sweet,  thanks for sharing. 

Cool.  How about I PM you a personal invitation the next time I set up one of these rides?

well Hell yea,  But yea there's a But,  I'm north of you like 899 miles  ;)  thanks though ya never know.

Great ride everyone. :cheerleader:

Dang. havent checked the forums in a while. Sad I missed this one!

6 minutes ago, tc339

Dang. havent checked the forums in a while. Sad I missed this one!

We were wondering about you and tjclyde.   We were going to ride the previous weekend but the weather crapped out.  It all came together pretty fast along about last Tuesday.

Looked like a great outing.  Once the snow melts back and I can get the trailer out I am going to load the bikes and head to the foothills. 

Hey look, a week later I have made pictures! Some of these are from my phone so they suck.

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Sunshine!

So, which shot sucked?