Author Topic: Team 3: NM, AZ, CA (Read 84062 times)

Proto · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2013, 09:24:26 PM »

Scottly,
I live in Colorado but my folks are down in Deming, NM. I travel back and forth more often than the wife likes!! I am retired and she still has a few years to work. Other than a wedding that I have to attend in mid March, I should be free to play both in NM and CO.

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2013, 11:14:46 PM »

Quote from: scottly on February 22, 2013, 05:40:35 PM

Quote from: fatmatt650 on February 22, 2013, 09:33:09 AM
Not that I'm really stoked to spend a couple days on Rt. 80, I'd much rather wind down the coast on the 1.
I'd much rather ride the 1 rather than the "slab" myself.
If there ends up being a large stretch of no-mans land, we can easily resort to the "box". Decide on the route that will be the most enjoyable for all involved.

Wait, what? "The Box"? As in shipping him instead of riding him? Has this happened before? Blasphemy! No way this happens on our leg.

TwoTired · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2013, 12:38:04 PM »

Seems like GZ is heading north from LA to SF at some point.

What is it's destination after SF? Where's the next transfer point?

scottly · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2013, 04:04:06 PM »

Ofreen, in ID, and curemode, UT are both about the same distance from the Bay area, at least as the crow flies. Matt's suggestion of a hand-off at Winnemucca would be about midway.

TwoTired · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2013, 04:35:13 PM »

Just thinking out loud here.

SF>Reno 250 miles via Superslab
Reno > Winneucca , 164 miles, Superslab.

Total 414 miles one way, about 7 hrs if nonstop (yawn). And probably twice that time (though much more interesting if weaving through gold country & Tahoe) if not using Superslab.

Is there an allotted time? How much fun is allowed?

scottly · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2013, 04:43:47 PM »

Fun is the #1 priority!!!

How much time do you want?

goldarrow · « **Reply #31 on:** February 23, 2013, 07:24:53 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on February 23, 2013, 12:38:04 PM

Seems like GZ is heading north from LA to SF at some point.

What is it's destination after SF? Where's the next transfer point?

If GZ is heading north from LA, I can carry him north bound no problem. But I can't see myself riding for 7 hrs though.

LA freeways suck, numb me after an hour ride. Or that my bike needs carb resync to lessen vibration....

scottly · « **Reply #32 on:** February 23, 2013, 08:58:19 PM »

I generally budget 5-6 hours actual riding time per day, which translates to 200-300 miles, depending on the roads, the number of rest-stops, etc.

Mooshie · « **Reply #33 on:** February 24, 2013, 10:11:20 AM »

yes, we will not be super slabbing him from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (nor mailing the poor lil' fellow). Taking the 1 is the plan. Will take a bit longer but a much nicer ride. Matt and his crew can meet us before San Francisco as there are a lot of beautiful places for a handoff. Depending on the timing of this I can get him (with other volunteers from LA) to at least the Santa Cruz/Monterrey area and hopefully further.

GoldArrow what is the furthest you have ridden mile wise comfortably? The fellows always like to do these things in one fell swoop (I prefer to make it into two days 1 up there and 1 to return)

goldarrow · « **Reply #34 on:** February 24, 2013, 09:12:24 PM »

Embarrassed to say but the furthest I have ridden is 50 miles to Oxnard

this is my first time ever doing this relay ride. I could probably try to go as far as Santa Maria or San Luis Obispo, and head back to LA, if my bike would make it up there anyway. Also I think I can only afford to do this as a day trip, not overnight.

scottly · « **Reply #35 on:** February 24, 2013, 09:27:31 PM »

I have sent PM's to our contacts in Rosamond.

Unfortunately, e-mail notifications are not currently working, so there may be a delay in any response....

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 24, 2013, 09:54:29 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on February 23, 2013, 04:35:13 PM

Just thinking out loud here.

SF>Reno 250 miles via Superslab
Reno > Winneucca , 164 miles, Superslab.

Total 414 miles one way, about 7 hrs if nonstop (yawn). And probably twice that time (though much more interesting if weaving through gold country & Tahoe) if not using Superslab.

Is there an allotted time? How much fun is allowed?

The alloted time at this point is how much time we allot ourselves. I can make this a 4 day trip w/o jeopardizing work and relationship TOO much and my schedule is very flexible so any day four days are fine w/ me. Assuming a delivery to the Bay Area from the Wind Goddess, that would mean an easy, non-slab ride out to meet those guys somewhere in NV, MAYBE as far as Utah. If we need to pick up Godzilla in Santa Cruz or Monterey or points south that will eat up at least a day. Any ideas on a fun route?

TwoTired · « **Reply #37 on:** February 25, 2013, 11:47:44 AM »

Formative stage route planning, just to get some ideas exposed...

I'm still looking. But, Hwy 88 looks intriguing. At least from the foot hills through gold country across to Carson city looks interesting.
I can't see much fun going across the big valley, the roads are all straight, mostly defined by farm land parcel boundaries... and flat. Still, I suppose the countryside has more visual interest and mental activity than freeway trucking. Farmers often leave odd things in view from the roadway.

Still looking for a fun way to get to 88 (Stockon-ish) from the bay area. Any chance we could get a hand off/connection in say, Hayward-ish?

It seems most of the fun roads run along the mountain/hill ridges NW/SE, rather than our intended direction NE/SW.

Nevada side roads are all foreign to me. First look seems to make avoiding 80 a dim prospect. I suppose its a matter of how adventurous/time conserving one wants to be.

FYI, I'm not much into camping out these days. So, it will be motel stops daily for me. Is fuel stop planning 100-150 miles reasonable for others on this route??

I'll have some more time later today to make refinements from reactions. Is this trip section only Fatmatt and me?

Four days R.T. sounds about right to me.

Cheers,

GreenHornet74 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 25, 2013, 12:28:17 PM »

I can ride L.A. to San Francisco (preferably hwy1). As long as it's on a Friday and i'm back by Sunday.

scottly · « **Reply #39 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:45:00 PM »

Quote from: GreenHornet74 on February 25, 2013, 12:28:17 PM

I can ride L.A. to San Francisco (preferably hwy1). As long as it's on a Friday and i'm back by Sunday.

Looking at the map, would it work for you to meet up with gold, then continue on and pick-up Apexxn and moosh?

scottly · « **Reply #40 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:58:49 PM »

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!
Anybody within riding distance of Rosamond, CA: Big Jay has once again offered to host a meet and greet at APE headquarters, located at Willow Springs Raceway. This may include a tour of the shop, as well as a possible lap around one of the tracks!!!! (NO hot laps!)

goldarrow · « **Reply #41 on:** February 25, 2013, 06:10:35 PM »

Quote from: scottly on February 25, 2013, 05:58:49 PM

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!
Anybody within riding distance of Rosamond, CA: Big Jay has once again offered to host a meet and greet at APE headquarters, located at Willow Springs Raceway. This may include a tour of the shop, as well as a possible lap around one of the tracks!!!! (NO hot laps!)

That's awesome

Mooshie · « **Reply #42 on:** February 25, 2013, 06:36:55 PM »

I think I will pass on Rosamond this year. But I am in with Sal/GreenHornet for the ride to San Francisco via the 1 (leaving on a Friday is great for me). I can meet up with the other LA riders (since their are actually some this year

after they leave Willow Springs if that works out for them.

scottly · « **Reply #43 on:** February 25, 2013, 08:08:28 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on February 25, 2013, 11:47:44 AM

Is this trip section only Fatmatt and me?

Four days R.T. sounds about right to me.

Cheers,

What say you, NecroPsyChro, Geminimotors, Grumpy, and 74750k4? Who wants to ride south to meet and ride back with mooshie and green, and who wants to ride east with Matt and Two-Tired? Between the four of you, maybe you can provide support in both directions?

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 25, 2013, 08:12:26 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on February 25, 2013, 11:47:44 AM

Formative stage route planning, just to get some ideas exposed...

I'm still looking. But, Hwy 88 looks intriguing. At least from the foot hills through gold country across to Carson city looks interesting.
I can't see much fun going across the big valley, the roads are all straight, mostly defined by farm land parcel boundaries... and flat. Still, I suppose the countryside has more visual interest and mental activity than freeway trucking. Farmers often leave odd things in view from the roadway.

Still looking for a fun way to get to 88 (Stockon-ish) from the bay area. Any chance we could get a hand off/connection in say, Hayward-ish?

It seems most of the fun roads run along the mountain/hill ridges NW/SE, rather than our intended direction NE/SW.

Nevada side roads are all foreign to me. First look seems to make avoiding 80 a dim prospect. I suppose its a matter of how adventurous/time conserving one wants to be.

FYI, I'm not much into camping out these days. So, it will be motel stops daily for me. Is fuel stop planning 100-150 miles reasonable for others on this route??

I'll have some more time later today to make refinements from reactions. Is this trip section only Fatmatt and me?

Four days R.T. sounds about right to me.

Cheers,

That all sounds about right to me. I think that is pretty much what we did the first year. Surprisingly, that long flat stretch in NV heading up to Carson City was actually pretty fun. Good weather, pleasant scenery and good company. Heading over the pass south of Tahoe was BRUTALLY cold so the warm weather at lower altitude was greatly appreciated but it does get cold early in the high desert out there. I need to find some proper cold weather gloves before we do this. Maybe take the 50 from Carson City out to Fallon and then up to the 80. From there 80 won't be too bad, it mostly just sucks from SF to Reno, after that it mellows out.
Motel stops are cool w/ me, too. I love camping but it's gonna be cold out there.
I think I've recruited another rider to come along. I sold the Antares Blue 75CB750F that I rode last year to a buddy of mine and he sounds pretty stoked on the idea.
Frequent fuel/refreshment stops are a good thing. Let's plan so that we don't have to hurry/rush/push it at all. Looks like I'll probably be continuing my tradition of riding a relatively untested project bike this year so there will be inevitable unplanned rest stops plus I have no idea how far I'll make it between fill ups w/ my slightly decreased capacity fuel tank.
The first year I did Pacifica to (I think) Fernley, NV in one long day that included a lot of standing around waiting so a 4 day round trip to Winnemucca should be pretty mellow.

CoachDoc · « **Reply #45 on:** February 26, 2013, 07:42:31 PM »

I love the timing (no rain at that time of year). I'm in San Diego, so if those coming from the east want to come through here I could carry the mail up to meet the LA riders. If not I will get the bike to LA and ride with the group as far as Santa Barbara or maybe SLO, depending on the days of the week we're talking about.

GreenHornet74 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 27, 2013, 01:48:34 AM »

Quote from: scottly on February 25, 2013, 05:45:00 PM

Quote from: GreenHornet74 on February 25, 2013, 12:28:17 PM
I can ride L.A. to San Francisco (preferably hwy1). As long as it's on a Friday and i'm back by Sunday.
Looking at the map, would it work for you to meet up with gold, then continue on and pick-up Apexxn and moosh?

That's fine by me.

GreenHornet74 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 27, 2013, 01:50:33 AM »

Quote from: CoachDoc on February 26, 2013, 07:42:31 PM

I love the timing (no rain at that time of year). I'm in San Diego, so if those coming from the east want to come through here I could carry the mail up to meet the LA riders. If not I will get the bike to LA and ride with the group as far as Santa Barbara or maybe SLO, depending on the days of the week we're talking about.

Definite beer/lunch stop in SLO

Pat_at_APE · « **Reply #48 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:28:12 PM »

Hello Gang,

Pat at APE here and I'm good for reptile transit from Rosamond towards the coast to meet up with Mooshie and then ride some north bound. I'm free to ride Friday-Sunday but have to be back in time to work Monday early... Or if it works out to be another direction I can help there also. This year I want to tag along vs watching you all ride away.

2ceebees · « **Reply #49 on:** February 27, 2013, 04:15:16 PM »

Hey folks. I'm in Albuquerque, NM. What dates are we talking about?

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