The 2012 WCRM, Sonora CA June 9th & 10th

[Andrew]

Well it's that time of year, time to plan out the WCRM.  
At the last WCRM it was adopted that all in attendance had a vote on the next years WCRM location. Sonora was chosen as this years location. If you wish to vote on the 2013 location just attend the 2012 WCRM.

 This years meet will be in the Sonora area on the weekend of June 9th & 10th. (exact location still in flux I will update this post when an exact location has been chosen)

The general location is Sonora CA, If you have a favorite hotel or know of one please post in. Hotel will be chosen by general agreement (maybe even a poll )
 Keep in mind that some of us are cheap bastards (speaking of myself there) so the Ritz may not work for all of us. Camping close by is always a plus. Proximity to a place to eat/drink is a Big Plus.

Let the planning begin  

P.S.
If you plan on being there Please join in and be a part of it.
If you don't plan on attending (track day, cleaning tooth brush, washing the dog, what have you) please don't F up this for everyone else.

[bluepoof]

OMG I love Sonora.  Will probably be incredibly otherwise occupied in early June, however.  

[miles]

That weekend sounds great to me.

See you in Sonora!

[Nodaclu]

Any reconnaissance required for this mission, I'm more than happy to take on.  

Also....I'll repost this from the other thread, though I agree, it may be a bit pricey unless we can fanagle a group rate out of them...

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The Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel is well regarded at Tripadvisor.com, and you have to like any motel that shows photos of their hotel with bikes in front of it!  

May be a little spendy though....I'm seeing $100/night for that weekend.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g33108-d82194-Reviews-BEST_WESTERN_Sonora_Oaks_Hotel_Conference_Center-Sonora_California.html

(Courtesy of Tripadvisor.com)

[Nodaclu]

I'm mapping out a to-do list to go exploring in the area....maybe as early as next weekend:

1. Reasonable accommodations
2. Food nearby (brewpub type of place?)
3. Ideally, camping nearby
4. Great roads nearby (a given in that neck of the woods)

What else?

[Andrew]

Outstanding Nodachu  

I have been beaning to get up there all year, but alas with moving & work, what little time I had has gone.

The BW Sonora Oaks looks great! and right off 108


Up 108 and back down 4, now that's is a fun ride




Edited for spelling

[viffergyrl]

Hey y'alls... M.Brane and I will check our calendars - but we should be good with that date.

Can't wait to see you all again and meet Mr. Sunshine!  

[Nodaclu]

One thing to keep in mind...there's a 50/50 chance the passes will still be closed that weekend. It all depends on how heavy the winter snowfall is. I've seen years where everything was open by mid-May, and other years where they struggled to get the passes open by the 4th of July.

But there are plenty of awesome foothill routes below the snowline if we run into that issue. I'll spend some time working out routes for both scenarios.

If the passes are open, I'm envisioning an northern loop option (108 to 395 North, lunch at Walker Burger, then 89 to 88 to 49 and back to Sonora), and a southern loop option (108 to 395 South, lunch at the Whoa Nellie Deli, through Yosemite on 120, to 49 and back to Sonora).

Loops through the foothills are endless. I'll put together some options there as well. Even if the passes are open, this route could be for those who want a more leisurely pace that doesn't cover 9,000 foot mountain passes and narrow, tight twisty roads.

Of course, I might end up being the only person on that route.  

Forgive me if I'm stepping on toes. If so, I'll gladly step back. I've just been wanting to attend one of these since 2005, and this is the first time I'm going to get a chance to take part....and it's in an area I pretty much grew up in.  

[Mr Sunshine]

Me likes Sonora.....its on my want to do list for next year.  

[coho]

[Shizoku]

Well it's that time of year, time to plan out the WCRM.  
At the last WCRM it was adopted that all in attendance had a vote on the next years WCRM location. Sonora was chosen as this years location. If you wish to vote on the 2013 location just attend the 2012 WCRM.

 This years meet will be in the Sonora area on the weekend of June 9th & 10th. (exact location still in flux I will update this post when an exact location has been chosen)

The general location is Sonora CA, If you have a favorite hotel or know of one please post in. Hotel will be chosen by general agreement (maybe even a poll )
 Keep in mind that some of us are cheap bastards (speaking of myself there) so the Ritz may not work for all of us. Camping close by is always a plus. Proximity to a place to eat/drink is a Big Plus.

Let the planning begin  

P.S.
If you plan on being there Please join in and be a part of it.
If you don't plan on attending (track day, cleaning tooth brush, washing the dog, what have you) please don't F up this for everyone else.

Hi Andrew,
It's been awhile since I've visited the board, but in the course of perusing the various links, I came across the link for next year's WCRM,
and I think I might me able to make it.  The days you have set are June 9/10, but wondering if anyone might be showing up early?  
Like on Thursday or Friday?  I usually work on Sunday's, so I might head up to Sonora on Thursday afternoon and then head out Saturday
afternoon, but no biggie, I could still see some old friends on Friday night.
Hope to see you in June!
Dave

[Andrew]

Yes Friday is a good day to show up, that's when I will be arriving at least.


In past years most arrived in Fortuna on Friday, road Saturday and returned home on Sunday. Seems like a good way to enjoy a weekend to me.

For me, from the Bay Area, arriving Friday means I can beat the "Friday end of work week" traffic and still get in some time up i the hills in the same day.

[Shizoku]

Yes Friday is a good day to show up, that's when I will be arriving at least.


In past years most arrived in Fortuna on Friday, road Saturday and returned home on Sunday. Seems like a good way to enjoy a weekend to me.

For me, from the Bay Area, arriving Friday means I can beat the "Friday end of work week" traffic and still get in some time up i the hills in the same day.

Sounds good, it'll be nice seeing you again...it's been a few years since I was at a WCRM.
We (the wife and I) may even come up on Thursday and get settled in and do a bit of riding on Friday before everyone starts showing up.
Really looking forward to it!  

[Rob707]

Since I actually get to ride to and from somewhere this year I might take a couple of days off work and make a long weekend out of it.

[Explorer]

Dam Shizzz where have you been? I would been good to see you again. I should be there on Friday as well.
Jim

[Shizoku]

Dam Shizzz where have you been? I would been good to see you again. I should be there on Friday as well.
Jim

Witness Protection Program...
It'll be good to catch up with you guys in June.
I'm hopefull we can make it, as of now it looks good.
We will try and make it up there either Thursday night or Friday mid day.
Really looking forward to it, as I haven't ridden much since the summer of '09.
Dave

[beatnikmike]

Camping?

The only nice campgrounds I know of around  Sonora are on New Melones Lake maybe 8 to 10 miles from Sonora.  There are two camping areas on or near the lake. They are the Glory Hole area and Tuttletown area.  I've stayed at the campground at Gloryhole, ironically called Ironhorse.  It's a very nice campground closer to Angels Camp than Sonora.  Tuttletown is maybe 8 miles from Sonora and very large with many different campgrounds within it's boundaries, including two group camping sites (group camping meet anyone?)

New Melones Lake, links:
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/photo_gallery/index.html
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/camping.html


There is one little RV and tent camping park in Sonora that I know of and it's at the Fair grounds called the "Mother Lode Fair & R.V. Park"
link:
http://www.tcvb.com/showrecord.asp?id=357

The Fair grounds are only a couple blocks from downtown on Hwy 49 at Southgate Drive. I don't know much about the campground, someone want to go a check it out?  

Also, there is a motel across Hwy 49 from the Fairgrounds maybe a 5 minute walk from the campground called the "Gold Lodge"  prices are around $60 a night.
Here is a link to the Gold Lodge motel and some pics......
http://www.goldlodge.com/






One last thing.... there is an RV park with camping cabins and lodges that sleep 6 and tent camping but it's close to Angels Camp and it's called "Angels Camp RV" link....
http://www.angelscamprv.com/index.html

[5OUTTA6]

While I didn't make this years meet, I would have voted for Arnold . .......Hwy 4, not too far from Sonora.    

It has the :

http://www.snowshoebrewing.com/

I think there may be a snow shoe brewing outside of Sonora also.  But Sonora is a real zoo on weekends.........too many cagers & ridgerunners...................

and other lodging places plus campers could stay at   Big Trees state park.
 Here's a link to a motel close to the brewpub:

http://www.arnoldlodgeca.com/Lodging.html


just my .02 worth...

[Andrew]

Some real good suggestions posted up so far.

So far I am leaning to the Gold Lodge with Arnold Lodge a real close second almost a tie. I like Arnold real peaceful place and HY4 is  

[Galo]

(snip) If you don't plan on attending (track day, cleaning tooth brush, washing the dog, what have you) please don't F up this for everyone else.

Early June.....no can do as I will be in Puerto Rico watching my daughter walk after successfully finishing grad school.
Go have fun and be safe!

[Shizoku]

Outstanding Nodachu  

I have been beaning to get up there all year, but alas with moving & work, what little time I had has gone.

The BW Sonora Oaks looks great! and right off 108


Up 108 and back down 4, now that's is a fun ride

Edited for spelling

Ever been here Andrew?
Looks like it's just off HWY 4.
http://www.caverntours.com/MoCavRt.htm

[Prubert]

Sounds like fun!

I think I may take a ride over from R4 and join you...

[Andrew]

Early June.....no can do as I will be in Puerto Rico watching my daughter walk after successfully finishing grad school.
Go have fun and be safe!

Congrats to you and your daughter  

[Playinthestreet]

I've stayed at the Best Western and it's good property.  However, you'll have to ride into town for dinner, etc.  The Gold Country is a fair walk.

I've stayed at The Inns of California and the Days Inn.  Nothing "special", but a block or two to all the local eateries/bars, etc.

[greench440]

but a block or two to all the local eateries/bars

This is what matters most.  

[Nodaclu]

Arnold is awesome, and there's some nice, cheap lodging there as well...

http://www.timberlinelodge.info/

http://arnoldblackbearinn.com/

http://www.arnoldlodgeca.com/ - this one gets my vote. The owner, Pam, is wonderful!!

And one of my favorite places to eat...

http://www.giantburger.net/



We also won't have the weekend crowds that Sonora deals with.

And, there are some killer goat trails and out of the way roads in the area....


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BUT.....

Weather and snow levels will be a crapshoot in early June, and it's highly unlikely that Ebbetts Pass will be open by then.

On the other hand, Hwy 4 (IMO) offers some of the Sierra's best riding.  

[Andrew]

I have eaten at the Giant Burger, darn good burger as I remember.

YA crap shoot with the snow up on the hill, but even down lower that riding is still  

Arnold is looking better and better.

Nodaclu, think you can swing a good deal for a group rate from Pam??

[Mr Sunshine]

Its now in Arnold?  I thought it was gonna be in Sonora?

[Andrew]

"Sonora" area.

Aren't you cleaning your comb that weekend anyway?

[Nodaclu]

Honestly, they are all within 45 minutes or so of each other. It's kind of like the difference between Fortuna, Eureka, Arcata and Trinidad - same general area, just slightly different locales. I've always considered it all to be the "Gold Country" area. It's probably smart to check out all of the surrounding areas (Sonora, Murphys, Angels Camp, Arnold, etc.) to try and find the best combination of good cheap rooms and good cheap eats. The roads to ride will likely be 95% the same no matter which locale we choose as a home base.

I'll try to get up that way in the next few weeks to have a good look around.

As far as a bulk room rate from Pam, I'll give it a shot. How many rooms have been requested in past years for this purpose?

[Shizoku]

"Sonora" area.

Aren't you cleaning your comb that weekend anyway?

Well, since you have it narrowed down to the Sonora "area", here's my 2 cents.
Sutter Creek...great hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping, etc.  Great location, cool town.
Central to everything...just saying.

From their website..."Sutter Creek is Amador County’s most walkable town with B&Bs, restaurants, and shops all along the main street."
http://suttercreek.org/

For the wine connoisseurs, downtown tasting rooms:
http://www.suttercreekwinetasting.com/
http://bellagracevineyards.com/site/pages/tastings.cgi
http://www.scottharveywines.com/visit-us/

Printable walking tour of Sutter Creek (downtown, shops, B&Bs, etc)
http://www.suttercreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/suttercreek.walking.map_.pdf

Dave

[5OUTTA6]

Well, since you have it narrowed down to the Sonora "area", here's my 2 cents.
Sutter Creek...great hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping, etc.  Great location, cool town.
Central to everything...just saying.

From their website..."Sutter Creek is Amador County’s most walkable town with B&Bs, restaurants, and shops all along the main street."
http://suttercreek.org/

For the wine connoisseurs, downtown tasting rooms:
http://www.suttercreekwinetasting.com/
http://bellagracevineyards.com/site/pages/tastings.cgi[/url[url]http://www.scottharveywines.com/visit-us/

Printable walking tour of Sutter Creek (downtown, shops, B&Bs, etc)
http://www.suttercreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/suttercreek.walking.map_.pdf

Dave

I spend 75% of my time now in Amador County about 10 miles ( as the crow flies.......20-25  minutes on a bike) from Sutter Creek .

I don't think it would be a good place to base a meet at.      
a. very expensive
b. no camping close  and motels bring a premium price.
c. cops are brutal
d. very busy on "nice" weekends  with people visiting the Shenandoah wine country.

Once again, I think Arnold is a better location.......

[Mr Sunshine]

"Sonora" area.

Aren't you cleaning your comb that weekend anyway?

It actually does end up conflicting with a race weekend in Oregon....but I might just skip it.  Depends.

[Playinthestreet]

The Murphys Hotel is motorcycle friendly as well, and in the heart of the town.

[5OUTTA6]

The Murphy's Hotel is motorcycle friendly as well, and in the heart of the town.

Murphy's  a smaller version of Carmel; yuppieville on weekends.........................

[Mr Sunshine]

 

Murphy's  a smaller version of Carmel; yuppieville on weekends.........................

Sounds perfect and our crowd.  

[stefrrr]

I'm not going, no matter where it is or when it is.  

[Nodaclu]

I'm not going, no matter where it is or when it is.  

 

[Lawn Dart]

I'm not going, no matter where it is or when it is.  

Damnit!  I was hoping you'd be the rabbit during the ride!  

[stefrrr]

 
The slow, aged, two-legged rabbit. If we were on a circuit I could be the rabbit for a brief while when you almost caught up with me.

I'm trying some reverse psychology myself - maybe if I say I'm NOT going, I'll be able to actually make it at the last minute.

[stefrrr]

So, is there a hotel for me to NOT make a reservation at?

The Arnold Meadowmont looks like a great place for bullshitting around bikes. The Snowshoe looks like a good place for bullshitting around beers. AND they're in walking distance? I wouldn't go there for sure!

[Andrew]

Ok so we have a few nominations for places to stay, lets hear a Ya or Nay

Me I am leaning to Arnold (http://www.arnoldlodgeca.com/)


P.S. who picked this weekend? The same weekend as the CAL24    Oh wait I know who  

Crap I was looking forward to the CAL24

[Nodaclu]

A vote for Arnold and the Meadowmont Lodge here.  

Btw....I went over Carson Pass on 88 this weekend. December 19th, and it was dry and clear with less than a foot of snow at 8,500 feet. It's either going to be a really bad year for snowfall, or it's all going to come late and the passes will be closed into July.  

[Andrew]

So what your saying is our odds are 50/50

Thats about normal, for CA.
 In all truth we have been rained on, half frozen most years at the WCRM so at 50/50 I'd say we are batting about norm for the WCRM.

[Nodaclu]

True....as I think about it, last year was truly the oddity, with a whole lot of snow, but a decently early opening for the passes.

88 was totally empty driving home yesterday. It was awesome...the lack of traffic reminded of the many camping trips I took in the Sierra's with my grandfather back in the 70's, when seeing another car was rare enough that you waved at each other as you passed by.  

[Andrew]

Yep I remember the "good old days" Out camping with Mom & Dad, We waved at everyone on the road (weren't many to wave at) Camping in the mountains was what the summer break was about, I thought that's what everyone did. A week in the Yosemite Valley was the norm.

Last year I road 4 all the way on the way to the start of the CAL24, some bits were like riding through a trough (snow high on both sides of the road) but the roads were open and clean.






Modified for spelling/bad typing

[endo]

Darn. Gonna miss this one since I promised my daughter we would ride in the Cal24 again.

[Lawn Dart]

Darn. Gonna miss this one since I promised my daughter we would ride in the Cal24 again.

endo, really cool spending time with your daughter that way.  Ride report?

[Andrew]

endo, really cool spending time with your daughter that way.  Ride report?

Endo & his daughter did rather well in the CAL24, first rally as well.

 

Darn. Gonna miss this one since I promised my daughter we would ride in the Cal24 again.

There will be other WCRM in future years, spend quality time with your loved ones while you can

[Cvergi01]

Things have been crazy round my house and just got my internet up and moving...i will make it one way or another, either from wa, or vegas....might move.


Btw.  HIII ALLL!!!

[endo]

endo, really cool spending time with your daughter that way.  Ride report?

 http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/17541764_dSpD6P/1336786766_386MKZq

Short version: 1068 miles 2-up in 24 hours. We took 13th and had a blast!

[Andrew]

Great Pics Endo


Pic #66  



   The bike & "Truck-A-Dillo" looks somewhat familiar  

[Andrew]

It the weather holds out I may be on my way up to Arnold to have a look around at hotels next weekend.
Anyone up for a ride?  Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd

[endo]

Pic #66  



   The bike & "Truck-A-Dillo" looks somewhat familiar  

Hahaha, 172" or something if I remember right.

[Nodaclu]

It the weather holds out I may be on my way up to Arnold to have a look around at hotels next weekend.
Anyone up for a ride?  Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd

Seeing rain in the forecast, but if the weather holds, I might be interested.

Don't want to slow you down though....I've been off the bike since a bout of tendinitis in October, and I didn't ride much this past season, so I'm gonn be WAY slow I suspect.  

[katego]

I'm not going, no matter where it is or when it is.  

  really?

-k

[katego]

I am liking the sound of the place with the brewery.... I hope to make it!

-k

[Andrew]

It the weather holds out I may be on my way up to Arnold to have a look around at hotels next weekend.
Anyone up for a ride?  Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd

Weather has turned a bit sour  That and a lingering head cold that does not want to leave
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USCA0043


Maybe next week

[Andrew]

OK, I went for a ride up the hill yesterday.

The Arnold Medowmont Lodge http://www.arnoldlodgeca.com/Lodging.html  offered $75 or $73  a room if we book 10 rooms. Looks like a decent place and there is the Show Shoe Brewing Co is just across the street   http://www.snowshoebrewing.com/  


We need 10 people to commit.

Count me as 1

Next...

[mcrider007]

We need 10 people to commit.

Count me as 1

Next...

mcrider007 and xfile will share room number ........ 2 .......although I don't see a whole of difference between $75 and $73,

next...

[knobnose]

Looks good to me- I'm in.

[M.Brane]

Looks good to me- I'm in.

 You riding over?

 I'm tentative on this. Got a couple other trips in the works that are definitely happening so it's down to timing, and funding. Hopefully I (we) can make this. Had a blast last time despite the precipitation.

[Andrew]

mcrider007 and xfile will share room number ........ 2 .......although I don't see a whole of difference between $75 and $73,

next...

YA, sorry for the confusion, I stopped by the hotel Sunday and spoke with the young woman at the desk, she said she would talk to the manager and call me back on Monday. I got the call while at work and left the details on a note pad on the desk. THe note pad was tossed out by the next shift or cleaning crew. I believe she said $73 0r $75 (might have been $70 ) still considering the time of year (tourist/vacation time).

  THe hotel is small but comfortable. THe layout is in a crescent (four sides with one side being a bit shorter than the others, court yard in the center) design so good place to park the bikes and meet & greet.  Rooms (the two I looked at) were comfortable and clean, nothing fancy or opulent. Did I mention the Brewing CO is right across the street .

 

[mcrider007]

  THe hotel is small but comfortable. THe layout is in a crescent (four sides with one side being a bit shorter than the others, court yard in the center) design so good place to park the bikes and meet & greet.  Rooms (the two I looked at) were comfortable and clean, nothing fancy or opulent. Did I mention the Brewing CO is right across the street .
  

Sounds nice (hotel and Brewing CO).  Do you think the Brewery will be able to accommodate all 4 of us as walk-ins or do we need to make reservations?  

[Andrew]

Call up and make your reservations at the hotel, will not need them at the pub.

[Cvergi01]

Count me way in, I've been practicing...now I can keep up  

[mcrider007]

Call up and make your reservations at the hotel, will not need them at the pub.

I think we had a mis-communication, I was really asking whether we are going to have enough riders to have a WCRM this year.  

[stefrrr]

I think Ray (chillman1971) and I might be in. I'm participating in a century (without a motor! ) in Tahoe on the 3rd. We just might make a vacation out of it. 

[DredheadV2.0]

Huh.  If things go well, I might just make my first WCRM.  Only 9 hours (non-stop) from Vegas...

[viffergyrl]

I think we had a mis-communication, I was really asking whether we are going to have enough riders to have a WCRM this year.  

There were six last year. It's still early.

[greench440]

The attendance last year was impacted by the proximity of the dates to the national meet, some of us chose to do the national instead of the wcrm.  I won't be having that problem this year.

[Rob707]

The attendance last year was impacted by the proximity of the dates to the national meet, some of us chose to do the national instead of the wcrm.  I won't be having that problem this year.

That and the weather.  About ten people bailed the week before because of the rain.

[greench440]

Anyone who would think of attending a WCRM and not get wet wasn't serious to begin with.

[stefrrr]

There were six last year. It's still early.

Plus, this year the brewery is right across the street.  

[M.Brane]

Plus, this year the brewery is right across the street.  

 Last year it was next door.

[viffergyrl]

Plus, this year the brewery is right across the street.  

 Last year it was next door.

Yeah all we had to do was stagger.... walk across the parking lot....  

[XLR8]

That and the weather.  About ten people bailed the week before because of the rain.

It does not rain at the WCRM in May and the weather is always wonderful.  

[Mr Sunshine]

The attendance last year was impacted by the proximity of the dates to the national meet, some of us chose to do the national instead of the wcrm.  I won't be having that problem this year.

+1

[xsrider]

I plan to be there.  

[Nodaclu]

It's still very much on my radar as well.  

[Stray Cat]

I'm about 90% and Merrily is about 50%.

[djacobsen5116]

Anyone from the Seattle area going?  I haven't been in the Sonora area since the 60's when we used to drive up to Dodge Ridge from Carmel to go skiing.  

[lemansiii]

I'm back on the board and planning on going!  I'll either ride down from Portland, or already be in Bay Area for work and ride over.

Scott

[greench440]

Working on the routing this morning, looks like a big 600 mile slab day to Redding then 400 miles of back roads the rest of the way.  

[lemansiii]

Working on the routing this morning, looks like a big 600 mile slab day to Redding then 400 miles of back roads the rest of the way.  

The Gaia Inn in Anderson is a nice place to stay.  Rick Mayer is nearby in case you want seat work done.

Scott

[lemansiii]

From Portland, this (http://g.co/maps/b2q4r) would be a fun 2 day ride to or from.  With modifications possible as time and conditions require.

[Stray Cat]

Working on the routing this morning, looks like a big 600 mile slab day to Redding then 400 miles of back roads the rest of the way.  

What? There has to be a better way then 600 slabfest.

[greench440]

Yes, There is a better way.  575 miles to Alturas via Chinook Pass, US 97 to Bend, OR 31 to Lakeview, 395 to Alturas.

Second day 360 miles of twisty stuff to Arnold via SR139 to Susanville, backroads to Crescent Mills, SR 89 all the way to Donner Pass, South Tahoe, until SR 4 into Arnold.

I'm probably leaving Thursday morning.  Other option is to leave Wednesday afternoon and re-plan the whole route.

[greench440]

From Portland, this (http://g.co/maps/b2q4r) would be a fun 2 day ride to or from.  With modifications possible as time and conditions require.

That stretch from Winnemucca to Reno looks exciting.  

[lemansiii]

That stretch from Winnemucca to Reno looks exciting.  

The limit there is quite high, so at least it goes by fast.

[Stray Cat]

Yes, There is a better way.  575 miles to Alturas via Chinook Pass, US 97 to Bend, OR 31 to Lakeview, 395 to Alturas.

Second day 360 miles of twisty stuff to Arnold via SR139 to Susanville, backroads to Crescent Mills, SR 89 all the way to Donner Pass, South Tahoe, until SR 4 into Arnold.

I'm probably leaving Thursday morning.  Other option is to leave Wednesday afternoon and re-plan the whole route.

That's what I was looking at. Let me speak with the VFR Goddess and see how much time she can take off. I have family in the Truckee area that I wanted to see while I am down there.  

[endo]

Teaser...........
























This was last week on Pleasant Valley Rd. near where the WCRM will be.  Sorry to have left the good parts out....  

[Mr Sunshine]

I guess I need to get onboard and decide if I'm doing this thing.  

[greench440]

Let us know which way you're going.

Still trying to decide how many days I want to be on the road - 3x350 or 575/350

[Cvergi01]

Would it take an absurd amount of time to go 2 down to 395, and take that the whole way?  That was my more time efficient way

[greench440]

No it wouldn't but it would be incredibly boring and traffic filled.

[Nodaclu]

No it wouldn't but it would be incredibly boring and traffic filled.

Relatively speaking...

Compared to slogging I-5 the whole way, most of 395 would be bliss.

[mcrider007]

Would it take an absurd amount of time to go 2 down to 395, and take that the whole way?  That was my more time efficient way

395 through Oregon is a very good road once you get south of Pilot Rock and if you feel the need for speed......Riley to Lakeview isn't scenic but it is wide open.

[Andrew]

Hi everyone,

  I got an E-mail today, here it is.  So if you are going nows a good time to make the reservation.

"Hello,

I am the Manager of the Arnold Meadowmont Lodge.  I was given your inquiry regarding rooms.  I need to know how many rooms you will need, what type ( queen/Double).  I will also need a credit card to reserve the requested rooms.  No charges will be made prior to your stay.  I look forward to talking with you.


Roxana McClelland
Arnold Meadowmont Lodge
209-795-1394
roxmcclelland@comcast.net"

 So if you are going nows a good time to make the reservation.

[mcrider007]

 So if you are going nows a good time to make the reservation.

In for 2!  

[stefrrr]

So if you are going nows a good time to make the reservation.

Will do!  

[Mr Sunshine]

So I want to go but I can't commit until a few weeks before.  Mostly because work sucks.  

[stefrrr]

I don't see how your problems with commitment are at all relevant to WCRM.  

[Mr Sunshine]

blah blah blah!!!!!!!!!!


 

[bubba zanetti]

Ah yes, The WCRM. Hitherto know as "The Commitments'.  

I can never seem to make the WCRM as it is always within a day or two of our organizations Annual General Meeting.  

[Andrew]

I have reserved rooms for the STN WCRM,
If you would like to attend just make a reservation and tell them you are with STN for the $5 discount.
The discount is available till May 20th. After May 20th you are on your own.

To make a reservation please call


Arnold Meadowmont Lodge
209-795-1394

[katego]

Will do!  

Hey Stef, are you going solo or with your fella?

-k

[stefrrr]

With my fella. We're spending the previous weekend plus a couple of days camping in Tahoe for my century. He's going to be heading straight back after. Depending on my employment situation at the time, I may take the scenic route home.  

[katego]

Sounds swell. Was just looking for a roomie. Have fun!!

-k

With my fella. We're spending the previous weekend plus a couple of days camping in Tahoe for my century. He's going to be heading straight back after. Depending on my employment situation at the time, I may take the scenic route home.  

[XLR8]

I'm going to check my vacation time. Maybe I can make it. Hell, I haven't even really looked at where Sonora is on the map. Is it by Baker City Oregon?  

[miles]

I'm going to check my vacation time. Maybe I can make it. Hell, I haven't even really looked at where Sonora is on the map. Is it by Baker City Oregon?  

Purt' near.

[greench440]

 7 weeks to go.  

[Andrew]

Got my reservation in

[jpred]

Just made my reservation. Damn, this is like sleeping in my back yard

[Andrew]

So you interested in mapping a few good rides in the area

[jpred]

I sure can

[stefrrr]

Soooooo...  

There's a preview session for my master's degree the same weekend. I'm not going to be able to make it after all.

[lemansiii]

Just made my reservation.  I'm coming over from Santa Clara Friday after work.  I'm thinking of taking this route...

http://g.co/maps/6cajh

Doable in 4 hours?

[jpred]

Four hours should be about right.

[lemansiii]

Awesome, thanks!

[KodiakRS]

I don't really know any of you but I've always wanted to spend some time in northern cali and this is as good an excuse as any.  If work cooperates count me in.  

[Andrew]

Look forward to seeing you there KodiacRS

[Blunder]

Just beware of the Canadians and their funny whiskey.

[jpred]

Oh man, they have some good whiskey

[BigBlock]

Did someone say whiskey! I would really like to bring some down for you guys, but unfortunately I won't be making it down this June.
Hopefully there is some other meet happening later this summer that I can get to.  I'll make sure I bring down some of Uncle Gibbies finest!

Is this what you are looking for Jim.

[endo]

Did someone say whiskey! I would really like to bring some down for you guys, but unfortunately I won't be making it down this June.
Hopefully there is some other meet happening later this summer that I can get to.  I'll make sure I bring down some of Uncle Gibbies finest!

Is this what you are looking for Jim.

Oooooh yeah...  btw, there *might* be a little more of this at the bbbbbbbq in July  

[Blunder]

There's still probably a half-emptied bottle hidden in the bushes outside room 112 at the Super 8.

[BigBlock]

Oooooh yeah...  btw, there *might* be a little more of this at the bbbbbbbq in July  

Ooh la la, looks like the BBBQ is going to be quite the function this year Hope to see you out there endo.

[BigBlock]

There's still probably a half-emptied bottle hidden in the bushes outside room 112 at the Super 8.

Now how would of that gotten there!!

[5OUTTA6]

Ah, Gibbies...

[greench440]

Reservations made for me and Stray Cat.  We got the last two rooms.