WCRM VIII - June 3-5th, 2011

[Mr Sunshine]

When: June 3rd - 5th
Where: Chester, CA

Schedule
June 3th (evening): Dinner.  Useful to hook up with people for the next days rides
June 4th (day): Group Rides:
June 4th (evening): Dinner.  This is the main dinner for the meet.
June 5th (day): Everyone scatters and heads off on their merry way.


This thread is to talk about the 2011 WCRM.

[Lawn Dart]

Now Chris, You know I have to call you out on the date.  The DATE has not been Decided - it has simply been unilaterally approved by a voting populace of one.

The traditional date of WCRM for the past SEVEN events has been the weekend after Memorial Day.  You should just accept that is a good day for this event to happen...and consider adjusting YOUR schedule to be a part of.  

PS:  for location, I vote for the Return to Chester.  

[Mr Sunshine]

No the date is June 10-11th.  It is that date so those of us who want to do both the WCRM and the National can do it with the least amount of vacation used as possible.

What has to be accepted is that the date has already been determined and that's that.


As to location...Chester works for me.  I went there at the end of June this year and had lunch at the Mexican restraunt.  Still good.  

[greench440]

The traditional date of WCRM for the past SEVEN events has been the weekend after Memorial Day.

Six of those have been washouts too, it's time for a new date.  The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome.

I like the  sound of "Return to Chester"

[birdrunner]

Now Chris, You know I have to call you out on the date.  The DATE has not been Decided - it has simply been unilaterally approved by a voting populace of one.

The traditional date of WCRM for the past SEVEN events has been the weekend after Memorial Day.  You should just accept that is a good day for this event to happen...and consider adjusting YOUR schedule to be a part of.  

PS:  for location, I vote for the Return to Chester.  

And for 7 years the weather has been crap.    I couldn't make the last one because it snowed the whole way down the Rockies.    THe  one 2 years ago,....  I wore out an electric vest.


I'm with Chris on this one, as we'd love to ride the West Coast south,  catch the WCRM and make it to Custer.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

 

[mcrider007]

While having WCRM the weekend before the National sounds like a 2 for 1 opportunity, its a long ride in a short period from any Northern California location and when I look at a map all I see is a whole lot of freeway between California and Custer.

[Mr Sunshine]

While having WCRM the weekend before the National sounds like a 2 for 1 opportunity, its a long ride in a short period from any Northern California location and when I look at a map all I see is a whole lot of freeway between California and Custer.

Going from Chester to Custer won't be too bad. It'll be about the same as going from Kennewick to Custer.  Heck if you feel like it just ride back to Kennewick from Chester and then head over.  It's only a longish day from Chester to Kennewick.

Me personally I'm not sure the route I'm taking from Chester to Custer.  I do have a reasonable idea about my route back.

[Mr Sunshine]

 

 

[mcrider007]

Going from Chester to Custer won't be too bad. It'll be about the same as going from Kennewick to Custer.  Heck if you feel like it just ride back to Kennewick from Chester and then head over.  It's only a longish day from Chester to Kennewick.

Me personally I'm not sure the route I'm taking from Chester to Custer.  I do have a reasonable idea about my route back.

I want to go to Custer but making a big detour to Chester the weekend before seems like a waste of time.  Kennewick to Chester is about 600 miles for me and the last 350 are straight and boring.  Chester to Custer is about 1240 miles by the shortest route and its all freeway or straight 2 lane across eastern Wyoming...and any detours to some good roads are going to add a lot of distance and time.  Kennewick to Custer can be a fun ride, I have a half dozen different routes that have great roads and scenery.

Everyone has a different situation depending on where they live but I would think the even California riders that want to go to Custer would prefer to skip Chester and take the extra time to be able to make detours and make the Custer trip more enjoyable.

If the majority wants to have WCRM the weekend before Custer than I would either move the location closer to Custer (maybe the Boise area) or move the WCRM forward at least a day to give more time to get to Custer.

[Mr Sunshine]

Kennewick to Chester is about 600 miles for me and the last 350 are straight and boring.

You must be doing it wrong because when I went to Chester a couple of years ago this was not the case.  I also came back via Yakima to Redmond and my total milage was 650miles.  So I'm not sure how its 600 miles from Kennewick.

I'm not going to have the WCRM in Boise...it leaves out 2/3rds of the West Coast.

You have 3 days to get to the National from Chester.  Then 4-5 days to make it back home.  Choose what you want to do and go with it.  Don't just sit there and complain.

[greench440]

[Mr Sunshine]

Ok so I looked at Bing maps.

Looks like it is just shy of 600 miles to Kennewick.  I found the last part which was called boring and straight to be lots of fun.  Guess it was the company I was in.

For Chester to Redmond it was 699 miles via Yakima.  I guess time does heal all wounds cause I recall it being shorter.

[mcrider007]

I'm not going to have the WCRM in Boise...it leaves out 2/3rds of the West Coast.

You have 3 days to get to the National from Chester.  Then 4-5 days to make it back home.  Choose what you want to do and go with it.  Don't just sit there and complain.

Don't sit there and complain???  Boy, that's the pot calling the kettle black!  

I was not complaining, just stating that having WCRM in California the weekend before the National will result a lot of freeway riding to make it to Custer in time for the Tuesday night dinner.  I agree that the WCRM date needs to changed, I question whether trying to combine WCRM and the National is such a great idea.  I wasn't aware that you had been designated the WCRM decision maker since you haven't attended in years, but if so then you can have your WCRM any where and any time you want; maybe this year you will actually show up...and the rest of us can decide what we want to do.

[Mr Sunshine]

Don't sit there and complain???  Boy, that's the pot calling the kettle black!  

I was not complaining, just stating that having WCRM in California the weekend before the National will result a lot of freeway riding to make it to Custer in time for the Tuesday night dinner.  I agree that the WCRM date needs to changed, I question whether trying to combine WCRM and the National is such a great idea.  I wasn't aware that you had been designated the WCRM decision maker since you haven't attended in years, but if so then you can have your WCRM any where and any time you want; maybe this year you will actually show up...and the rest of us can decide what we want to do.

I haven't gone for the past two years.  Why?  Well usually because it falls on a race weekend for me.  Also why would I want to go to a meet where it just rains?  

For next year I decided to take the bull by the horns and drive the meet.  I've spoken to many locals and they are all in agreement...move it and make it joined with the National (many locals equal 2 including myself).

Also I'm not sure why you think you'd have to do alot of freeway to get there in time and why you think you'd need to do any more freeway than you are going to have to do anyhow.

[greench440]

  I found the last part which was called boring and straight to be lots of fun.  Guess it was the company I was in.

 

[mcrider007]

For next year I decided to take the bull by the horns and drive the meet.  I've spoken to many locals and they are all in agreement...move it and make it joined with the National (many locals equal 2 including myself).

Also I'm not sure why you think you'd have to do alot of freeway to get there in time and why you think you'd need to do any more freeway than you are going to have to do anyhow.

I have to agree that having someone drive the meet is better than the lame duck, no one in charge, decision by poll (and non-attendees) method that has been used in past years and if you have the support of one local than you have an overwhelming majority of 2 ...at least for the moment.

Chester, or any other site in California the weekend before Custer just doesn't work for me.  Yes, I can make Custer from Chester by Tuesday evening, I could probably make Custer Monday night, but it would not be a fun ride and if I detour into Idaho or Colorado seeking better roads, both the distance and time greatly increases and then I am looking at some very long days to make Custer by Tuesday evening.

In contrast, if I leave from Kennewick, I am looking at Lolo Pass, Chief Joseph battlefield, Virginia City, Yellowstone Park, and Cody before I hit the 90 mile freeway stretch at Buffalo.  Obviously,  everyone's situation is different but I would prefer to do WCRM the previous week, go home, and then ride to Custer.

My vote is WCRM on June 3-4, and any location works for those dates.  Hopefully, it will not be snowing (again) on 36 at that time of year.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

 

 

[knobnose]

I've been to all of the WCRMs (I think). There has been good and bad weather but good roads are fairly near. Weather will be better everywhere in mid June, but the roads near Chester are nothing to shout about, in my opinion.
If getting away from the coast is the issue, how about the Shasta area - good roads nearby and away from coastal fog. Nearer to Dakota too.

[flips21]

I'm not going to have the WCRM in Boise.

This quote needs to go on the T-shirt  

[Mr Sunshine]

In contrast, if I leave from Kennewick, I am looking at Lolo Pass, Chief Joseph battlefield, Virginia City, Yellowstone Park, and Cody before I hit the 90 mile freeway stretch at Buffalo.  Obviously,  everyone's situation is different but I would prefer to do WCRM the previous week, go home, and then ride to Custer.

My vote is WCRM on June 3-4, and any location works for those dates.  Hopefully, it will not be snowing (again) on 36 at that time of year.

What are you going to do on the way back?

And I didn't start a poll...so I'm not sure why you are casting a vote.

[Mr Sunshine]

If getting away from the coast is the issue, how about the Shasta area - good roads nearby and away from coastal fog. Nearer to Dakota too.

Um...do you know where Chester is?

When we had our .5 meet there years ago...it was epic!  EPIC!

[miles]

For those that maybe forgot how epic Chester was, here's the link:http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,15600.0/all.html

[birdrunner]

My vote is WCRM on June 3-4, and any location works for those dates.  

That actually would allow a week plus to visit my favorite Nevada, Utah, and Colorado areas on the way to the Nat'l.

Hmm,  Pacific Coast to California, WCRM, Tahoe, Utah 12, Colorado.

[Mr Sunshine]

That actually would allow a week plus to visit my favorite Nevada, Utah, and Colorado areas on the way to the Nat'l.

Hmm,  Pacific Coast to California, WCRM, Tahoe, Utah 12, Colorado.

That would be hard to get both those times off without taking the full 2 weeks off which I really don't want to do.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

And I didn't start a poll...so I'm not sure why you are casting a vote.

[mcrider007]

And I didn't start a poll...so I'm not sure why you are casting a vote.

Sorry, my bad, I had this crazy idea that like previous years, the purpose of this thread was to discuss WCRM VIII dates and  location.  I didn't (fully) realize that your intention is to have an WCRM built totally around your vacation schedule and when and where you want to ride.  

[Mr Sunshine]

Sorry, my bad, I had this crazy idea that like previous years, the purpose of this thread was to discuss WCRM VIII dates and  location.  I didn't (fully) realize that your intention is to have an WCRM built totally around your vacation schedule and when and where you want to ride.  

Past years the poll did not work.  It just created confusion until about a month before the meet.  

This method...it is designed to not create confusion and to allow people who need o submit for vacation to be able to do this as early as possible increasing their odds of coming.

[Mr Sunshine]

XLR8 what about Chester blowing?  (oh yes...thread subscription rules  )

[Mr Sunshine]

My vote is WCRM on June 3-4, and any location works for those dates.  Hopefully, it will not be snowing (again) on 36 at that time of year.

BTW: Anywhere?  Really?  I would say it would be in Desert Center, Ca if it was that weekend.  Oh yes...the pain.

[XLR8]

XLR8 what about Chester blowing?  (oh yes...thread subscription rules  )

You bastard!

I was trying to make it show up in 72 point pink just giving you shit but it wouldn't work so I deleted it.  

Chester was kind of boring though don't you think?

[Mr Sunshine]

You bastard!

I was trying to make it show up in 72 point pink just giving you shit but it wouldn't work so I deleted it.  

Chester was kind of boring though don't you think?

Like this?

Chester Blows!

[mcrider007]

Past years the poll did not work.  It just created confusion until about a month before the meet.  

This method...it is designed to not create confusion and to allow people who need o submit for vacation to be able to do this as early as possible increasing their odds of coming.

The only reason that previous polls didn't work very well was because there were always some busy bodies who didn't have any intention of attending but thought it was great fun to stuff the ballot box.

I have already stated my preference not to have WCRM in Chester the weekend before the National but I have been to every WCRM since I joined STN and would like to continue that tradition if I could figure out how to make a decent ride to Custer in 3 days...so enlighten me...what fun route are you planning to take from Chester to Custer?

[Mr Sunshine]

I don't know a couple long days and this could be interesting.  

http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=38.429159050940605~-112.49717389047151&lvl=6&sty=r&rtp=pos.40.311162024736404_-121.22787192463875_Chester%2C%20CA___e_~pos.34.05329_-118.245009_Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA___e_~v.32.726397183778765_-117.10868512094026_I-805%20South%20%2F%20Inland%20Fwy%20%2F%20Jacob%20Dekema%20Fwy~v.33.13213239059136_-115.79032574594026_SR-78%20East%20%2F%20SR-86%20South%20%2F%20State%20Highway%2086~v.34.428760517605035_-114.30717144906526_US-95%20%2F%20US-95%20N~v.35.20106787012536_-111.59217511117464_I-40%20East%20%2F%20Purple%20Heart%20Trail~v.37.610193146548234_-111.49055157601839_SR-12%20%2F%20A%20Journey%20Through%20Time%20Bywy-Hwy%2012~v.38.491528775001_-106.37504254281526_US-50~v.41.51195847596547_-103.02283917367464_US-385%20%2F%20Gold%20Rush%20Byway~pos.43.769525_-103.601845_Custer%2C%20SD___a_&mode=D&rtop=0~0~0~

 


But seriously I haven't figured the way out yet.  I might come back via Canada.

[Mr Sunshine]

Maybe this one?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Chester,+CA&daddr=OR-140+W%2FWarner+Hwy+to:Whitehorse+Rd+to:US-20+W%2FUS-26+W%2FUS-93+S+to:US-16+W+to:Custer,+SD&hl=en&geocode=FWIGZwId2iXG-CkPuT3yF2qdgDEcXDtsqXH_rQ%3BFaJMggIdIJbd-A%3BFXsChwIdJLz1-A%3BFTo9lQId1ic2-Q%3BFcT7oQIdKoeb-Q%3BFXvTmwIdKjXT-SlRbWIuf8xihzGATnq383u3wA&mra=ps&sll=43.909766,-106.034546&sspn=3.063044,7.113647&ie=UTF8&z=6

~1400 miles.  That's ~466 miles a day.  Longer but not horrible.

[Mr Sunshine]

Oh...what is your route from Kennewick that is so rad?  How about back?

[mcrider007]

I don't know a couple long days and this could be interesting ....................................... ............But seriously I haven't figured the way out yet.  

Lets see, Chester to Custer via San Diego, 2,562 miles in less than 3 days (remember, the third day has to be completed by 5-6 pm or we miss the Tuesday night dinner)..........yea, you are looking at a couple of pretty long (fun) days on that route.  

[Mr Sunshine]

Lets see, Chester to Custer via San Diego, 2,562 miles in less than 3 days (remember, the third day has to be completed by 5-6 pm or we miss the Tuesday night dinner)..........yea, you are looking at a couple of pretty long (fun) days on that route.  

I was joking.  I actually was wondering what if the meet was the weekend you want and I took two weeks off and went for a ride.  How would I do it.  FYI That piece from Chester to San Diego would not be what is on that map.  

[mcrider007]

Maybe this one?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Chester,+CA&daddr=OR-140+W%2FWarner+Hwy+to:Whitehorse+Rd+to:US-20+W%2FUS-26+W%2FUS-93+S+to:US-16+W+to:Custer,+SD&hl=en&geocode=FWIGZwId2iXG-CkPuT3yF2qdgDEcXDtsqXH_rQ%3BFaJMggIdIJbd-A%3BFXsChwIdJLz1-A%3BFTo9lQId1ic2-Q%3BFcT7oQIdKoeb-Q%3BFXvTmwIdKjXT-SlRbWIuf8xihzGATnq383u3wA&mra=ps&sll=43.909766,-106.034546&sspn=3.063044,7.113647&ie=UTF8&z=6

~1400 miles.  That's ~466 miles a day.  Longer but not horrible.

That's much better but you will not be stopping to enjoy the view or taking many pictures between Chester and Idaho Falls.

If I were leaving from Kennewick I would go Highway 12 over Lolo Pass, South on 93, east on 43 past the Big Hole Battlefield, and then go through Virginia City on the way to Yellowstone.......

[mcrider007]

I was joking.  I actually was wondering what if the meet was the weekend you want and I took two weeks off and went for a ride.  How would I do it.  FYI That piece from Chester to San Diego would not be what is on that map.  

OK...you got me on that one.  If I had 10 days to get from Chester to Custer I would take the shortest route to Zion, Bryce Canyon, take Highway 12 to Capital Reef, and do Moab.   I would then go to Cortez, Silverton, Ouray, and a couple of the high mountain roads in Colorado on the way to Custer.

But, if you want to save vacation time, just go back home on Sunday and leave for Custer the following Saturday.

[Mr Sunshine]

If I were leaving from Kennewick I would go Highway 12 over Lolo Pass, South on 93, east on 43 past the Big Hole Battlefield, and then go through Virginia City on the way to Yellowstone.......

Are you planning on doing the same route home?

[mcrider007]

Are you planning on doing the same route home?

No, but there are not that many options in Wyoming so its kind of hard not to backtrack...and weather is always a wild card at that time of year.  I would like to do Beartooth Pass on the way back and also do either (1) the St. Joe Road from St. Regis, MT to St. Maries, ID, (its 16 miles of gravel on the Montana side but easy going uphill) or (2) Salmon, ID to Stanley, Banks, Cambridge, Hells Canyon, and then Enterprise if the road is repaired by then, otherwise Baker City.  There are a lot of different ways to get to St. Regis or Salmon.

[birdrunner]

OK...you got me on that one.  If I had 10 days to get from Chester to Custer I would take the shortest route to Zion, Bryce Canyon, take Highway 12 to Capital Reef, and do Moab.   I would then go to Cortez, Silverton, Ouray, and a couple of the high mountain roads in Colorado on the way to Custer.

But, if you want to save vacation time, just go back home on Sunday and leave for Custer the following Saturday.

That would be on my short list.

[Major 662]

OK, it's settled: Boise.

[flips21]

OK, it's settled: Boise.

Wouldn't you find that to be a little boring?

[Mr Sunshine]

OK, it's settled: Boise.

And what about those coming from places like LA and San Diego?

[mcrider007]

And what about those coming from places like LA and San Diego?

Its about 3 more hours of riding time but they will like it if they are going to Custer...and everyone that is going to WCRM is also going to Custer...right???

[Mr Sunshine]

Its 3 hours from Chester to Boise?  

[mcrider007]

Its 3 hours from Chester to Boise?  

Seems I was in a hurry and left out a couple of details.  Since you asked the question about riders coming from LA or San Diego, I compared the driving distance and time from San Diego to Eureka vs Boise to see how much extra time it would take for our Southern California riders if we changed from our traditional location.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Seems I was in a hurry and left out a couple of details.  Since you asked the question about riders coming from LA or San Diego, I compared the driving distance and time from San Diego to Eureka vs Boise to see how extra time it would take for our Southern California riders if we changed from our traditional location.

I knew what you meant  

[Mr Sunshine]

FYI: Date change due to the overwelming push to making it a week earlier.

[mcrider007]

FYI: Date change due to the overwelming push to making it a week earlier.

Sounds like a plan  , but if the date is changed should we also change the location?

[Mr Sunshine]

Ely, NV...suck it!  

[mcrider007]

Ely, NV...suck it!  

Sounds like another plan    I assume this means that you are recommending the roads to and from Ely    Isn't Ely close to Custer?  Maybe we could change the date and do WCRM and the National in one trip.  

[greench440]

Ely sounds like a plan. We could stay at the Hotel Nevada, they even have a motorcyclist discount.  I've stayed there before, just be careful of the showers.

http://www.hotelnevada.com/motorcyclists.html

[Mr Sunshine]

Ely sounds like a plan. We could stay at the Hotel Nevada, they even have a motorcyclist discount.  I've stayed there before, just be careful of the showers.

http://www.hotelnevada.com/motorcyclists.html

If we go to Ely, NV I'm staying at the La Quinta.  Its less than a year old right now and pretty nice.  In a town of nothing...that's the best.

[Mr Sunshine]

As to roads around Ely...I don't think there really is much  I've crossed Ely both North/South and East/West...don't remember much to write home about.

[XLR8]

Would anybody, seriously, ever... stay in towns with names like Ely or Chester?

Of course they wouldn't.

[Mr Sunshine]

Would anybody, seriously, ever... stay in towns with names like Ely or Chester?

Of course they wouldn't.

Yeah maybe not.  Perhaps Ukiah would work...I mean it being the week earlier and all if we go to Ukiah we can continue south and bike the thing a giant loop around the western us.  

[Blunder]

There are good roads around Chester.

[Mr Sunshine]

There are good roads around Chester.

Yes I know.  There are also good clay hills.

One nice thing about Ukiah is that there are a billion good roads around.

[endo]

You guys are just more than difficult.  F*** it...I don't need these meets.

 

[Mr Sunshine]

 

Ya who am I kidding!  

[stefrrr]

Maybe this one?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Chester,+CA&daddr=OR-140+W%2FWarner+Hwy+to:Whitehorse+Rd+to:US-20+W%2FUS-26+W%2FUS-93+S+to:US-16+W+to:Custer,+SD&hl=en&geocode=FWIGZwId2iXG-CkPuT3yF2qdgDEcXDtsqXH_rQ%3BFaJMggIdIJbd-A%3BFXsChwIdJLz1-A%3BFTo9lQId1ic2-Q%3BFcT7oQIdKoeb-Q%3BFXvTmwIdKjXT-SlRbWIuf8xihzGATnq383u3wA&mra=ps&sll=43.909766,-106.034546&sspn=3.063044,7.113647&ie=UTF8&z=6

~1400 miles.  That's ~466 miles a day.  Longer but not horrible.

Good thing you routed it around those pesky squiggly bits.  

I'm a definite possible maybe for this. Maybe Ray will even take his first real vacation in 10+ years for the WCRM/National loop.

[chornbe]

Uh... I don't really have a dog in this fight (as they say) because I'm an Eastie and all, but why would you schedule the regional so close to the National. It's kind of like you're asking people to choose which one to attend.  

Speaking entirely for myself, I consider myself pretty typical - family, kids, job, vacation time, travel time to meets... I couldn't do both, and if I had to pick one over the other, it'd be the National; a chance to ride places and road I don't do very often, and a chance to see and meet people I don't normally get to see.

$.02

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Uh... I don't really have a dog in this fight (as they say) because I'm an Eastie and all, but why would you schedule the regional so close to the National. It's kind of like you're asking people to choose which one to attend.  

Speaking entirely for myself, I consider myself pretty typical - family, kids, job, vacation time, travel time to meets... I couldn't do both, and if I had to pick one over the other, it'd be the National; a chance to ride places and road I don't do very often, and a chance to see and meet people I don't normally get to see.

$.02

That's a VERY valid question, Chris. I'm glad you brought it up!!!  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Now Chris, You know I have to call you out on the date.  The DATE has not been Decided - it has simply been unilaterally approved by a voting populace of one.

The traditional date of WCRM for the past SEVEN events has been the weekend after Memorial Day.  You should just accept that is a good day for this event to happen...and consider adjusting YOUR schedule to be a part of.  

Pssst - it's been the weekend BEFORE Memorial Day. It's a Canadian long weekend and gives them some time to get with the fun  

[greench440]

The weekend before memorial day continues to be "Washout Weekend".  I'm done with WCRMs that are before Memorial day.  Four washouts out of five WCRMs is enough.

The original thinking behind having them close was to be able to attend both and ride from the WCRM directly to the National.

I'll be in Custer for sure, don't know about the WCRM.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

The weekend before memorial day continues to be "Washout Weekend".  I'm done with WCRMs that are before Memorial day.  Four washouts out of five WCRMs is enough.

I thought that changing the location would alleviate the water issue  

[birdrunner]

The weekend before memorial day continues to be "Washout Weekend".  I'm done with WCRMs that are before Memorial day.  Four washouts out of five WCRMs is enough.

The original thinking behind having them close was to be able to attend both and ride from the WCRM directly to the National.

I'll be in Custer for sure, don't know about the WCRM.

That's be my plan as well.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

History of WCRM

WCRM 2004


WCRM 2005


WCRM 2006


WCRM 2007


WCRM 2008


WCRM 2009



Yep. Total washout. Every single year. I can see anyone would be loathe to come back at this time of year  

[XLR8]

The weekend before memorial day continues to be "Washout Weekend".  I'm done with WCRMs that are before Memorial day.  Four washouts out of five WCRMs is enough.

The original thinking behind having them close was to be able to attend both and ride from the WCRM directly to the National.

I'll be in Custer for sure, don't know about the WCRM.

+ 1

I really like the Eurtuna area though.

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Posted on: September 01, 2010, 06:47:25 AM

History of WCRM

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Yep. Total washout. Every single year. I can see anyone would be loathe to come back at this time of year  

Anyone can do that with Photoshop.

[greench440]

Nice carefully selected set of pics, you managed to find a few minutes of dry weather each weekend.

I like the Eurtuna location, it's just too damn wet, usually between Seattle and Eurtuna.

[chornbe]

I don't wanna start a pissing match, here. I was just curious about the timing of the event with the National. I intend to get out West more next year and am looking at options.

And you West coast guys should hit ESTN if you wanna talk about wash out. We usually schedule them during hurricanes... seemingly by choice!

Sissies!  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Nice carefully selected set of pics, you managed to find a few minutes of dry weather each weekend.

Hardly "carefully selected" pics. Look at my website WCRM. Every year "the day of" the Meet it never rained where I rode.


Whatever. It's your ball o' wax now. Have fun with Mr. Sunshine    (if he shows up)

[greench440]

Whatever. It's your ball o' wax now. Have fun with Mr. Sunshine    (if he shows up)

We're having lots of fun with SunnyD.  He's great at starting threads and keeps threatening to show up, but so far MIA.

We can discuss when you're in town next week.  

Back to your regularly scheduled nonsense.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

We can discuss when you're in town next week.  

Tick tock - just a couple more days!!!

Back to your regularly scheduled nonsense.  

 

[Mr Sunshine]

Have fun with Mr. Sunshine    (if he shows up)

Next year's WCRM and National I am going to.  This year's .5 meet was scheduled the same weekend as a prior engagement so I'm still not sure.

[Mr Sunshine]

I don't wanna start a pissing match, here. I was just curious about the timing of the event with the National. I intend to get out West more next year and am looking at options.

And you West coast guys should hit ESTN if you wanna talk about wash out. We usually schedule them during hurricanes... seemingly by choice!

Sissies!  

We are trying to make it so people can attend both.


The WCRM meets are usually schedule the weekend before Memorial Day.  This leaves two weeks after it then the National.  That's a nasty disruption to work.  Its easier to just take a block of time off so if you put them closer together you have a chance at a higher attendence.

[Mr Sunshine]

We're having lots of fun with SunnyD.  He's great at starting threads and keeps threatening to show up, but so far MIA.

If I don't start the thread...then we end up in Eureka the weekend before Memorial Day in the pissing rain and we don't know about this for sure until a month before hand.  I figure getting the ball rolling now and acting dictatorish will make things happen.

When is the last time the Skipper came to some function?  He started this stupid forum.  

[chornbe]

We are trying to make it so people can attend both.

That works if they're geographically complementary. What about people in SoCal? Or the people who have to blast there and back?

meh, whatever... like I said, I don't really care, but for ESTN we take great care to NOT schedule it around any other meets.

[Mr Sunshine]

That works if they're geographically complementary. What about people in SoCal? Or the people who have to blast there and back?

meh, whatever... like I said, I don't really care, but for ESTN we take great care to NOT schedule it around any other meets.

For the people in So Cal this is why we try to put the meet in a central location...like Nor Cal.

I'm not sure about the people who have to blast there and back.  They aren't going to go to both anyhow.

[greench440]

When is the last time the Skipper came to some function?  He started this stupid forum.  

They wrote a song about statements like this.  I think it goes "you don't pull on Superman's cock, you don't shit into the wind.."

[Mr Sunshine]

They wrote a song about statements like this.  I think it goes "you don't pull on Superman's cock, you don't shit into the wind.."

I like living on the edge.  Besides...we bro's now...we both got the same kick ass bike.  

[Major 662]

Every year "the day of" the Meet it never rained where I rode.

Maybe it's because I built my house on sacred indian burial grounds, but when I went in 2005 and 2010, it snowed on me the day before the meet and rained in biblical proportions on the day of the meet.  Nevertheless the company was good and the beer was cold.  

[Mr Sunshine]

Hardly "carefully selected" pics. Look at my website WCRM. Every year "the day of" the Meet it never rained where I rode.

Wait wait...I call BS.  I was on a ride with you where we got lost in the woods and hit some snow.  I remember rain that day.

[stefrrr]

Who stops to take photos when it's raining?  

[Mr Sunshine]

Who stops to take photos when it's raining?  

People who are used to the rain...like those from Seattle.

[Major 662]

People who are used to the rain...like those from Seattle.

We never see rain in Boise, so we just called 911.  I mean somebody's gotta do something!

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Wait wait...I call BS.  I was on a ride with you where we got lost in the woods and hit some snow.  I remember rain that day.

Wait! That can't be! That would mean that - gasp! - you've attended a WCRM!!!  

 

[miles]

Wait! That can't be! That would mean that - gasp! - you've attended a WCRM!!!  

 

The first place I ever met Chris and Arianna was at a WCRM.  They were two-up on a BMW RT.

[birdrunner]

The first place I ever met Chris and Arianna was at a WCRM.  They were two-up on a BMW RT.

Yup,  before Chris got old,  they used to get around.  Met them the same way but on a Banff Run.

[Mr Sunshine]

That's funny...before I got old when I was riding an old persons bike.

[miles]

That's funny...before I got old when I was riding an old persons bike.

I bought my RT when I was 22.

[birdrunner]

I bought my RT when I was 22.

Some people are just born old.

[Mr Sunshine]

Let's get the party started!  Everyone...let's come

[Nodaclu]

I'm finally going to make my first WCRM. For the first time, I don't see anything on the horizon that will prevent it....outside of my social anxiety disorder and hermit-like nature.  

[Mr Sunshine]

Cool.

So what's your opinion about having it two weeks before the National?

[endo]

I'm finally going to make my first WCRM. For the first time, I don't see anything on the horizon that will prevent it....outside of my social anxiety disorder and hermit-like nature.  

Just don't book the date until all the polls have been taken!  And/or til 48 hours after the polls have closed and all the late votes been counted!  

[Mr Sunshine]

Dude...I've already set the date.  No polls.  

[Nodaclu]

Just don't book the date until all the polls have been taken!  And/or til 48 hours after the polls have closed and all the late votes been counted!  

Yep, after thinking it was going to be in Ukiah last year until the very end, I think I'll go ahead and book rooms in Eureka too, just in case.  

Actually, the two biggest problems have been solved.

2005-2008 - Being in Las Vegas - just too far and needed too much time
2009-2010 - Back in NorCal, but no bike

So I figure I've got a good shot now.

As for National....it's irrelevant to me....I don't have that much time off this year, and I'm not too keep on a trip that long on a bike this old.  

But since the world is going to end in 2012 anyway, you can bet I'll be sure to make the 2012 National.  

[Mr Sunshine]

As for National....it's irrelevant to me....I don't have that much time off this year, and I'm not too keep on a trip that long on a bike this old.  

I figured I'd make sure I'm inclusive of people.

With that older bike yo wouldn't mind Ukiah would you?  Less wear and tear.

[Nodaclu]

I figured I'd make sure I'm inclusive of people.

With that older bike yo wouldn't mind Ukiah would you?  Less wear and tear.

No worries. Believe me, I wish I could manage it. That would be epic.

I'll know more when I get some miles on it. I trust my own wrenching....to a point.   I just don't know the extent that this poor thing has been beaten quite yet. But I'd probably be willing to trek as far as Chester/Ukiah on it at this point.  

[Lawn Dart]

The stupidity of Chester is Reknown.  

Can I plan the ride again?  Can I?  

[Mr Sunshine]

The stupidity of Chester is Reknown.  

Can I plan the ride again?  Can I?  

Only if I get to see you slide down a wet clay hill with your ABS just cycling all the way down.  

[Lawn Dart]

Only if I get to see you slide down a wet clay hill with your ABS just cycling all the way down.  

I'm thinking I should mount Knobbies kinda on principle!

[Mr Sunshine]

So we are working towards 2011 and we should put the planning for this meet into high gear.

[jsanford]

I'm maxxed out on the vacation I can earn.  Put me down for a 1600-mile round trip ride...somewhere.  Chester saves a whopping 87 miles as the slab flies.    

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I'm maxxed out on the vacation I can earn.  Put me down for a 1600-mile round trip ride...somewhere.  Chester saves a whopping 87 miles as the slab flies.    

Might want to check the other threads in this forum. I don't know of anyone else going to Chester on those dates