WCRM Rides and Ride Leaders

[miles]

Look, I'm not going on the Lost Coast Loop unless I can do it on a liter sportbike again.

That's my plan.  I'm going to put those 200+ HP to good use on that loop.  

[Major 662]

Look, I'm not going on the Lost Coast Loop unless I can do it on a liter sportbike again.     From experience, I can tell you that the Yamaha R1 is the tool for that rutted goatpath that's in many places more patches than pavement.   The lush, long-travel suspension soaks up the bumps and the lofty upright perch gives a commanding view of the "road" ahead.   Brilliant.  

LOL, I still remember my rear wheel spinning loose as I bounced over a wet asphalt patch (speedbump? diversion canal?  collapsed prohibition-era tunnel? I dunno) on a steep uphill at 5-10 mph. A dry Ducati racing clutch was really helpful at that point in time.  I think if I went back on the BMW it'd be fine though.  That Hossack suspension design doesn't dive in the curves, you know.

I did, however, gain a new appreciation for fluoridated water after we stopped at the gen'l store in Honeydew.  

[M.Brane]

What?  No takers for Lost Coast?  

I'm very sure we can shave 7 minutes off the previous time...  A 1:53 loop should be comfortably doable.  

 Which day? So many roads so little time.....

 Love to do Mattole Rd, but I'm a little concerned about the loose nut on the GS.

[Lawn Dart]

 Which day? So many roads so little time.....

 Love to do Mattole Rd, but I'm a little concerned about the loose nut on the GS.

Which Day?  I'm thinking Saturday...not sure yet.  

[M.Brane]

Which Day?  I'm thinking Saturday...not sure yet.  

 Kris, & I are planning on taking a couple days up, and back in addition to Sat. There's a lot of roads on our bucket list. We have multiple route plans, and will adjust accordingly.

 The goal is as little slab as possible.

[Lawn Dart]

 Kris, & I are planning on taking a couple days up, and back in addition to Sat. There's a lot of roads on our bucket list. We have multiple route plans, and will adjust accordingly.

 The goal is as little slab as possible.

Current plan is that Miles and I will jet out on Thursday to clear as much distance Thursday night as we can before 11pm.  Figure an early start puts us in Eureka perhaps 7-9pm on Friday?

The way back we may go deep inland towards 49, gold country pending snow level.  Not sure...we're on the road looking for new pavement!

[M.Brane]

 So we'll be a bit ahead of you on the way up then though I'm sure you two will catch up by Thurs. night. We only have a 200 mile headstart.

 We can discuss return routes on Sat. night.