FINALIZED!! WCRM 2011.5!!! 9/10/11!!!

[Cvergi01]

9/10/11...Because I have set up a 3 day ride for the 27th to give people time to get off work.  done.  close thread.

When: September 10
Where: Baker City
Dinner: Barley Brown's Pub @ 6pm
http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN726x12611257&mkt=en-us&what=hotel&tId=traceId&form=LLMP&tab=default&SearchID=

Hotels:
Geiser Grand - http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN726x12611257&mkt=en-us&what=hotel&tId=traceId&form=LLMP&tab=default&SearchID=
Oregon Trail - http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN726x12611111&mkt=en-us&what=hotel&tId=traceId&form=LLMP&tab=default&SearchID=
Bridge Street In - http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN726x12611269&mkt=en-us&what=hotel&tId=traceId&form=LLMP&tab=default&SearchID=

The dinner is on Saturday night to allow people to ride out that day and return home on Sunday if they are close enough.  Saturday is usually a bunch of group rides.

Friday night we do usually meet for dinner and talk about what rides to do on Saturday.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I'm afraid that I can't make it that weekend...  

[Cvergi01]

 

[miles]

I will do what I can to be there.

[Andrew]

I think I can be there

[greench440]

   It's on my calendar if the company doesn't send me to Maui that week.

[Mr Sunshine]

Sorry that weekend doesn't work.  And I'm not sure why there are two WCRM .5 meets at the same place one weekend apart.

[Mr Sunshine]

Oh and go find your own place and hotels....stop stealing mine.

[Cvergi01]

 

[Nodaclu]

Hmmm.....maybe. Especially after I thought I was finally going to make the one in Eureka, only to find out my daughter wanted to schedule her 15th birthday party that weekend. I'm not an Iron Butt guy though....might need more than 3 days to do the 1,300+ miles. Sure would like to go though...

[Kootenanny]

Shit.  I may actually be able to make that.  Might be fun.  However, as my work involves a lot of last-minute putting-out-fires kinda stuff, it can be difficult for me to make a solid commitment...

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Sorry that weekend doesn't work.  And I'm not sure why there are two WCRM .5 meets at the same place one weekend apart.

Can you really ever have too much of a good thing?  


Besides, the other date doesn't work for some people  


Oh, and Chris? I think you forgot a couple of these guys in your post        - as it is now, you just appear as Mr. Serious...

[Cvergi01]

Hmmm.....maybe. Especially after I thought I was finally going to make the one in Eureka, only to find out my daughter wanted to schedule her 15th birthday party that weekend. I'm not an Iron Butt guy though....might need more than 3 days to do the 1,300+ miles. Sure would like to go though...

bah!  I did the WCRM for my first ride over 200 miles, and I traveled 1700 in 3 days.  You're only lookin @ 433mi per day

[ducatosh]

Shit.  I may actually be able to make that.  Might be fun.  However, as my work involves a lot of last-minute putting-out-fires kinda stuff, it can be difficult for me to make a solid commitment...

Hey Geoff, I'm thinking of making it to this one as well.  Stay in touch, maybe we could ride down together.  Bubba was considering it, too.

[Kootenanny]

Hey Geoff, I'm thinking of making it to this one as well.  Stay in touch, maybe we could ride down together.  Bubba was considering it, too.

Will do.

[birdrunner]

Well,  I was thinking of attending, but if those last two guys go,  I'm out.

I'm starting a PIG meet.  (PIG isn't a Guzzi or FJR reference rather ... Prairie International Gathering.)


I'll make sure it's a weekend Baz can cancel on.

[Kootenanny]

Well,  I was thinking of attending, but if those last two guys go,  I'm out.

I've had that effect on people before...usually women, though...

[KLRchickie]

I'm starting a PIG meet.  (PIG isn't a Guzzi or FJR reference rather ... Prairie Regional Gathering.

You're not really good with acronyms, are you?

[birdrunner]

You're not really good with acronyms, are you?

fcuk.   I meant Prairie INTERNATIONAL Gathering.

I'll fix it.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

fcuk.   I meant Prairie INTERNATIONAL Gathering.

I'll fix it.

Too late now. It's been quoted  

[birdrunner]

Too late now. It's been quoted  

She's probably on most people's Ignore list.  

[Nodaclu]

bah!  I did the WCRM for my first ride over 200 miles, and I traveled 1700 in 3 days.  You're only lookin @ 433mi per day

 

The most I've ever done in a day is 381 miles.....and I couldn't walk for 3 hours after I got off the bike!  

[coho]

 

The most I've ever done in a day is 381 miles.....and I couldn't walk for 3 hours after I got off the bike!  

That will likely change, the F650s are right comfortable.  

[Mr Sunshine]

as it is now, you just appear as Mr. Serious...

Yeupp!  Serious as Bella's heart beat.

[Nodaclu]

That will likely change, the F650s are right comfortable.  

Sure hope so! Frustration from not being able to stay in the saddle as long as I want to has really made me cut my miles down over the past few years.

[Cvergi01]

Ya just gotta kinda work through it...once your ass figures out that you're not gonna give it a break, it chills out.  I slabbed from fortuna to snohomish only stopping for gas.  While i was doin it i thought i was never gonna ride again...once i was done i couldnt wait for the next one.  Now im doin 450mi rides EVERY weekend.  The key for me is uber tight undies.  I'll find out exactly what they're made of...

[Andrew]

Is there a hotel set up???   IE I hate to be at a place all by myself

[Major 662]

The key for me is uber tight undies.

This thread is perfectly fine without pics

[Nodaclu]

This thread is perfectly fine without pics

 

I've tried it all....wicking undies, bicycle shorts, sheepskins, airhawks, custom seats and more.

Part of the problem is that I have a loose SI joint that displaces and causes a lot of nerve pain on a semi-regular basis.

But mostly....I just have a REALLY boney ass.  

[birdrunner]

 

I've tried it all....wicking undies, bicycle shorts, sheepskins, airhawks, custom seats and more.

Part of the problem is that I have a loose SI joint that displaces and causes a lot of nerve pain on a semi-regular basis.

But mostly....I just have a REALLY boney ass.  

tacos,   lots and lots of tacos,    beer helps too  (especially with tacos).

[ducatosh]

Well,  I was thinking of attending, but if those last two guys go,  I'm out.

I'm starting a PIG meet.  (PIG isn't a Guzzi or FJR reference rather ... Prairie International Gathering.)


I'll make sure it's a weekend Baz can cancel on.

Hmm, maybe I should attend this PIG gathering, as long as it's not on the prairies.

[birdrunner]

Hmm, maybe I should attend this PIG gathering, as long as it's not on the prairies.

I was thinking either MOOSE JAW, SK,  or  Minot, ND.

If you show up with rounded tires instead of flat, we'll know you trailered.

[ducatosh]

I was thinking either MOOSE JAW, SK,  or  Minot, ND.

If you show up with rounted tires instead of flat, we'll know you trailered.

Not sure if the Duc would fit inside or on my Boler.

[Cvergi01]

This thread is perfectly fine without pics

oh, wait  

[Blunder]

Oh shit. I'm gonna hafta slaughter a pig to get that image out of my head. Asshole.

Nodaclu, I haven't been keeping pace. You sold that Nighthawk, got a scooter and now an F650? Certainly an eclectic selection.

I could make this event unless I find new work. A conundrum.

[Nodaclu]

Nodaclu, I haven't been keeping pace. You sold that Nighthawk, got a scooter and now an F650? Certainly an eclectic selection.

That's why I've dubbed myself "bike swapper extraordinaire". But 3 bikes in 11 months is a bit much even for me.  

I'm beginning to think my goal as a rider is just to try and sample a bit of everything that's on offer out there. I've had the Big 4 experience, the Harley experience, the scooter experience, sport-touring, crusiers, now I get to try the German, dual sport thing. Looking forward to it.

Oh, and the bike I'm buying is in Redding, so I'll be up your way this weekend.   Nothing like boiling on I-5 for 160 miles on the inaugural ride home.  

[coho]

I knew it was a quick turnaround, but I hadn't realized it was 3 in 11 months.  You may have overtaken Frenchie in frequency.    

Keep up the good work.



























 







Bike ho.  

[Nodaclu]

Bike ho.  

 

What can I say? I like to sample the menu at the bike buffet.  

With the comments in two different forums about the original pic I posted from the PO of the bike in front of the fire hydrant, I'm thinking about parking it in front of every hydrant I can find for awhile and posting only those pics. Maybe I can make someone's head explode and become to fire hydrants what Clay is to cats.  

In fact, maybe it's time for another avatar change....

[coho]

I like it.  You could be the Ghost Rider of hydrant parking.  

[Mr Sunshine]

All this bike swapping and you never got a custom saddle?  

[Nodaclu]

All this bike swapping and you never got a custom saddle?  

That's next on the list.  

I've gone the Corbin and Sargent route (Sargent twice). Ironically, the Sargent seat was probably the single best improvement of anything I tried. At least it got me from 75-100 miles before agony, to about 250-300 before I'm forced to call it a day. That's better, but I'd like to be able to do that mileage and not be in screaming pain by the end of the day, or have the ability to push to 400-500 miles a day before hitting my limit.

[Cvergi01]

Ibuprofin

[Oxblood]

Dang it. I'll be in London drinking beer and hanging with the Royals that weekend.

[Cvergi01]

boooo!

[Oxblood]

Alas, the plans for London and the airfare were taken care of before this thread got started. Kind of bummed I cannot make it, as another 2 weeks on the road would have been a hoot!

[greench440]

3 weeks to go.  

[Nodaclu]

I can't get the extra time off I need to make this trip, so it looks like I'm going to attend the F650 Chain Gang's event near Mt. Lassen on the same weekend instead, since it's quite a bit closer to home. Sorry guys.  

[Cvergi01]

So, whos all in!  

Im lookin for a ridin buddy, but ill do it by myself again if theres someone to meet over there

[stefrrr]

So... I won't be at this WCRM. I have a work party on the 9th and a weekend after that.  

Maybe we could have next years WCRM at the Purple Cow vineyards. I hear they have some good wine.  

[KLRchickie]

Maybe we could have next years WCRM at the Purple Cow vineyards. I hear they have some good wine.  

  is all I have to say...

[greench440]

So... I won't be at this WCRM. I have a work party on the 9th and a weekend after that.  

Maybe we could have next years WCRM at the Purple Cow vineyards. I hear they have some good wine.  

You're the one that wanted these dates, sounds like poor planning to me.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

You're the one that wanted these dates, sounds like poor planning to me.

 

Seriously, you'd chose a work party over a WCRM?  

[Mr Sunshine]

 

[birdrunner]

 

+1      idiots



Watching the WCRM threads make me very happy that Bubba, ABC, and Koot host the BBBBQ.

you should come out, Chris.

[Kootenanny]

Well, I'm planning a ride down that way anyway, so I'd be interested in meeting the group--for Friday dinner, if nothing else.  I have a friend who's keen to make the trip, but he definitely doesn't want to ride with a group, and I think we'll want 2 days each way, so we'd probably have to be heading home on Saturday.

(In truth, he'd rather go down a bit earlier, perhaps the weekend before...I'll post here what we decide).

[Mr Sunshine]

+1      idiots



Watching the WCRM threads make me very happy that Bubba, ABC, and Koot host the BBBBQ.

you should come out, Chris.

Wait...the BBBQ has already happened this year...so um...I'd have to wait to next year right?

[Kootenanny]

Wait...the BBBQ has already happened this year...so um...I'd have to wait to next year right?

Well, hey...I might make it down to Oregon for this...what more d'ya want?

[Mr Sunshine]

Well, hey...I might make it down to Oregon for this...what more d'ya want?

The original date...which was this weekend.  

[Kootenanny]

So, whassup at the moment?  Anyone gonna be in Baker City on the evening of the 9th?

I'm planning to arrive there that night (Friday), then leave again on Saturday morning.  Just found out the Reverend Horton Heat is playing Spokane on Saturday night, and I might try to make the show (my wife is talking about heading down to Spokane as well--that's how I heard about it).  

So, anyone else gonna be there Friday night?

[Cvergi01]

I'll probably be camping somewhere friday night  

[martys]

Is there a poll or something that's shows who all is going?  I know Chris is out, Covergirl is in, is this a party of two or three?

[Cvergi01]

Sounds like everybody is just waiting for everybody to say that they are going before they say the'll go!

[Andrew]

I Just got into contract to buy a home, think I had better stay around.

Have fun and ride safe

[KLRchickie]

So, whassup at the moment?  Anyone gonna be in Baker City on the evening of the 9th?

I'm planning to arrive there that night (Friday), then leave again on Saturday morning.  Just found out the Reverend Horton Heat is playing Spokane on Saturday night, and I might try to make the show (my wife is talking about heading down to Spokane as well--that's how I heard about it).  

So, anyone else gonna be there Friday night?

After you ride through Rattlesnake Pass, I hope you're leaving yourselves enough time to arrive at Baker City via the Wallowa Mountain Loop Road (rather than through La Grande & on the Interstate).

We rode the ~120km from Enterprise to where the aforementioned road (also forest road #39) intersects with highway 86 in about two hours today (this includes a brief stop at the Hells' Canyon Overlook - a highly recommended short detour).  You're familiar with my riding, so adjust your time down accordingly  This is a narrow road on which it is important to be highly cognizant of oncoming traffic, blind corners, potholes, and cows!  It is very worth taking the time to ride it!!!

Zed's been thinking of Reverend Horton Heat's "Eat Steak" all week... whilst dodging cows.

[ducatosh]

Turns out I'm going to be in Vancouver with the SO until Sat. the 9th so guess I won't be making the pilgramage to Baker City this year...oh well

For those that make it, enjoy a few turns for me on Dooley Mtn!

[Mr Sunshine]

So is this happening?  I don't see anyone saying they are actually really going.  

[Kootenanny]

Hmmm...Wednesday...I hafta make a decision by tomorrow...seems as if Ducatosh isn't going, so I'd be riding solo, AFAIK...I have a buddy here who's not going, but would like (maybe) to do a shorter ride this weekend...I'd still kinda like to head down...hmmm...

So, who is ACTUALLY gonna be there, if I head down to Baker City?

[Spectre]

I'll be there by fri at 4pm.  Anybody from Boise going to make it?  Will have a double bed room for anyone wanting to split the expenses.  Reservation made at Oregon Trail Motel.  Load up and hit the road fellow ST-ners weather will be the best along with the riding.

Jeff
two O eight 371818 four

UHOH you showing up with you crew from up North?

Andrew, congrats on the new house, but show up anyway, the grass always need mowing.

So is this happening?  I don't see anyone saying they are actually really going.  

Well show up and surprise us.

Canukans, Big Block , Bubba, Alpha man Kootenanny, birdrunner, KLRchic you all should already be leaving as I'm typing.

The rest of you califoricators might as well show up before you slide into the Pacific........

LETS RIDE!!!

[birdrunner]

Well, if Sunshine's not there, why bother. .....


Actually work/poverty issues have intervened.  

[bubba zanetti]

No more trips for me this year. Unfortunately ...

Those who attend should be in for some spectacular weather.  Enjoy !!

[KLRchickie]

Canukans, Big Block , Bubba, Alpha man Kootenanny, birdrunner, KLRchic you all should already be leaving as I'm typing.

 
Sorry, we were near there ~10 days & several 1000's of km ago

We're in Great Falls, Montana now....

[Mr Sunshine]

Well show up and surprise us.

If you would have paid attention I can't as I already have a previous engagement (motorcycle race weekend for me).  

[Kootenanny]

Aaaand...I gotta jam.

Got a call this morning, have to be in Kamloops on Monday for work.  I'll be taking my bike, so at least I'll get some riding in.

Wasn't able to leave today anyway, had some friends from out of town visiting last minute, just got home from dinner with them...

I will ride down to Baker City again at some point!

[coho]

So, who is ACTUALLY gonna be there, if I head down to Baker City?

I will be passing through Baker City on Tuesday on my way to Denver.  
Of course they closed the top bit of Mt. Evans last Tuesday.  

[Andrew]

Dam it this is killing me

Home inspections are scheduled Monday, Signing escrow on old place Tuesday,IF  My assistant at work had no had a family emergency today I COULD HAVE GONE  

Have fun

O well I did go for a ride today after work.  

[bubba zanetti]

Be a shame if no one showed.  Or would it?  Have never had a June off so cannot comment too much.


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[Mr Sunshine]

So?  How was it?

[Mr Sunshine]

 

sorry I shouldn't be laughing but after all the bitching....nobody went.

[miles]

Feel free to laugh.

[XLR8]

 

sorry I shouldn't be laughing but after all the bitching....nobody went.

You are pretty much the one that fucked it all up dude.

[Cvergi01]

There were a bunch of us who went!!!  

Thanks everybody!

I'm at work, so no time for a detailed report, but here's some pics:


Started all alone with my seabike






I saw some roads










and a cop





got a little sidetracked








Then I saw some other riders








And guess who came!!








And then we met up!!!

[DogBoy]

   +  

[Mr Sunshine]

You are pretty much the one that fucked it all up dude.

I did not.  I set a date.  You guys bitched about the date.  Then nobody went.  How's that my responsability?

[bubba zanetti]

Well, I am going to try and organize an Eclipse meet in the Trinity Alps. Rob707, a local said he is into that too ...  May 20th 2012, hey that is a Sunday !!

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,61956.0.html

Not that anyone is trying to Eclipse the WCRM but .. planning is everything. Hey Chris, er ... I mean Mr. Catalyst ( you do seem to have an ability to accelerate the discussion .. ) ... you good for that weekend ?

[Cvergi01]

ya know, the 26th would be better for me... just a suggestion  

[Rob707]

Well, I am going to try and organize an Eclipse meet in the Trinity Alps. Rob707, a local said he is into that too ...  May 20th 2012, hey that is a Sunday !!

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,61956.0.html

Not that anyone is trying to Eclipse the WCRM but .. planning is everything. Hey Chris, er ... I mean Mr. Catalyst ( you do seem to have an ability to accelerate the discussion .. ) ... you good for that weekend ?

At about 6:31pm.  Be there or be square.  

[Spectre]

I'll be there by fri at 4pm.  Anybody from Boise going to make it?  Will have a double bed room for anyone wanting to split the expenses.  Reservation made at Oregon Trail Motel.  Load up and hit the road fellow ST-ners weather will be the best along with the riding.

Jeff
two O eight 371818 four

UHOH you showing up with you crew from up North?

Andrew, congrats on the new house, but show up anyway, the grass always need mowing.



Well show up and surprise us.

Canukans, Big Block , Bubba, Alpha man Kootenanny, birdrunner, KLRchic you all should already be leaving as I'm typing.

The rest of you califoricators might as well show up before you slide into the Pacific........

LETS RIDE!!!

It was all crickets, no stn to be found.

[greench440]

ya know, the 26th would be better for me... just a suggestion  

We'll get NASA to re-schedule the eclipse for you.

[Cvergi01]

Sure is nice to have friends in high places  

[Mr Sunshine]

Well, I am going to try and organize an Eclipse meet in the Trinity Alps. Rob707, a local said he is into that too ...  May 20th 2012, hey that is a Sunday !!

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,61956.0.html

Not that anyone is trying to Eclipse the WCRM but .. planning is everything. Hey Chris, er ... I mean Mr. Catalyst ( you do seem to have an ability to accelerate the discussion .. ) ... you good for that weekend ?

Ah...I need to find out what the race schedules are which won't happen until the end of this year or so.  Start a thread and I'll post up when I figure it out.  It'd be fun though...great choice of location and the time of year is a little early but whatever.