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Question: Where should WCRM 5.5 be held?  (Voting closed: June 16, 2008, 02:57:06 am)
E Oregon (i.e. Baker City, John Day) - 27 (43.5%)
S Oregon (i.e. Ashland) - 7 (11.3%)
Central Coast, California (i.e. Solvang/Buellton, Pismo Beach) - 12 (19.4%)
NE California (Chester, Susanville) - 12 (19.4%)
N Idaho (Orofino) - 4 (6.5%)
Total Voters: 60

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« on: June 08, 2008, 06:37:08 pm »
What say ye?
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« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2008, 06:51:13 pm »
Well, I vote for Eastern Oregon.  With that said, Putting my bike back together is taking a lot longer than I hoped.  I may submit and just take the bike into a shop and let them finish it up.....assuming I can get it there.
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« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2008, 07:01:01 pm »
Hard to beat Baker City, though I'm still planning on visiting Northern Idaho with or without the rest of you this summer ;-)
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« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2008, 07:10:38 pm »
Since we've already had one in Baker City, I voted John Day. Variety is good.

Some pretty damn fine loops can be had from the area, including some dual-sport/offroad stuff, though that's not my thing.

Plenty of places to stay, including camping at the local fairgrounds, and a reasonably diverse selection of restaurants and bars. You can walk virtually anywhere in town.

Only downside I can think of right now is that the OSP is also located in town.
Just thought of another, tweekers. But then they're just about everywhere, unfortunately.

Popular place during the travel/riding season, so timing a meet there so as NOT to coincide with some other gathering should be considered.
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2008, 07:14:07 pm »
While it's still up for vote, I'm guessing that the date will be some time in September. Something to think about when making your choice (temperatures, weather, school, bike repair  Wink )
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2008, 07:17:29 pm »
Quote from: Vladimir on June 08, 2008, 07:01:01 pm

Hard to beat Baker City, though I'm still planning on visiting Northern Idaho with or without the rest of you this summer ;-)


Baker City is great, for sure, but a little removed from some of the best roads in NE Oregon.

I, too, am planning on doing a run up to northern Idaho, probably in conjunction with my annual loop through Missoula-Grangeville from Boise (not sure which direction yet, probably counterclockwise).
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2008, 09:28:43 pm »
I voted southern Oregon but eastern Oregon would be cool too.  So would Idaho, though that might be tough for a majority of attendees.  I like the idea of a brewery place nearby!  and fish n chips. Inlove

Maybe someday we'll have to break this down into regional regionals...  you know, southern region of region 1, northern region, eastern, etc...   Cool
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2008, 10:08:03 pm »
Let's give John Day a try.  2nd preference would be NE Cali.
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2008, 10:13:10 pm »
just playing the devil's avocado but, the choices seem to lean towards the northern part of Region 1  Smile

bet the SoCal folks grind their teeth  Smile
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« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2008, 10:57:38 pm »
Somehow Central California coast snuck in there.

Good idea--so I voted for it.   Thumbsup

Long way for us Seattleites, but a beautiful part of the world and I haven't been down there in a while.


My personal second choice would be Ashland.  ejh and I rode Oregon 66 from Klamath Falls to Ashland last Tuesday.  We had just finished a cold relatively dull ride from Bend to K-Falls and we attacked 66 like locusts hitting a banquet.  That's some tasty pavement.   Bigok
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« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2008, 11:45:46 pm »
John Day sounds great to me!

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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2008, 02:17:34 am »
Maybe we *do* need to split the WCRM.5s in two. A PNW getaway versus a CA getaway.

Main meet still in Fortuna in May, of course...
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« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2008, 10:47:49 am »
Quote from: Orson on June 08, 2008, 10:13:10 pm

just playing the devil's avocado but, the choices seem to lean towards the northern part of Region 1  Smile

bet the SoCal folks grind their teeth  Smile


Not me! Bigsmile I love it up there and have lots of family in OR and WA. For So Caler's you'd be amazed how far north you can get if you put in one mega day on I-5/97 or 395 north. With gas what it is lately I may make this my "long tour" for the year.
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« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2008, 12:21:11 pm »
Went for Baker, but Ashland could be fun.  I've never been there.
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« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2008, 12:30:38 pm »
I'm into whatever. Chris is right, one day just has to be dedicated to "getting there" lotsa miles with a bit of slabbing if necessary...

My Dad and I did a trip last year and part of our route took us down the 395 through John Day, Long Creek, etc. I can't recommend staying in Long Creek, as there is literally NOTHING there. John Day looked more promising, but again, I'm not really that familiar with the area and how entertaining the roads are.

395 just North of John Day and Long Creek was pretty entertaining, with some great sweepers and twisties. I hope there are some good twisties in the area that would do for a good day loop. Any locals with knowledge please post up...

Wherever the meet is, I'll be there.
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« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2008, 12:43:43 pm »
I voted for the Northern, CA Region once again but agree that Chester itself should not be the meet spot.  What about Orville?   There are still many great roads to encounter there and I would love to see that area again with better weather conditions.  

Oregon seems attractive as well but I'm not excited about slabbing to and from the area.

I'd love to do Idaho but seeing as this is a three/four day trip that will be a stretch for me.

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« Reply #16 on: June 09, 2008, 02:40:53 pm »
Quote from: Viffer Vern on June 09, 2008, 12:43:43 pm

I voted for the Northern, CA Region once again but agree that Chester itself should not be the meet spot.  What about Orville?   There are still many great roads to encounter there and I would love to see that area again with better weather conditions.  

Oregon seems attractive as well but I'm not excited about slabbing to and from the area.

I'd love to do Idaho but seeing as this is a three/four day trip that will be a stretch for me.

just my .02


Oroville would be good as I've always wanted to try crystal Meth......................  Lol Crazy but seriously folks..... Chico would be good too at the base of the mountains and Sierra Nevada brewery is there and they have a really good brew pub/ restaurant. Drool Beerchug
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« Reply #17 on: June 09, 2008, 03:49:31 pm »
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Oroville would be good as I've always wanted to try crystal Meth......................

 
Lol  High local demand keeps the prices reasonable. Probably even better than Susanville.
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« Reply #18 on: June 09, 2008, 07:03:50 pm »
Quote from: MisterSmooth on June 08, 2008, 10:57:38 pm

Somehow Central California coast snuck in there.

Good idea--so I voted for it.   Thumbsup

Long way for us Seattleites, but a beautiful part of the world and I haven't been down there in a while.


My personal second choice would be Ashland.  ejh and I rode Oregon 66 from Klamath Falls to Ashland last Tuesday.  We had just finished a cold relatively dull ride from Bend to K-Falls and we attacked 66 like locusts hitting a banquet.  That's some tasty pavement.   Bigok

 I also voted Central CA. Having just returned from California, that was one of the places I wished to explore with the rolling, golden hills and vineyards. Thumbsup
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« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2008, 11:48:46 pm »
Ashland!! Let's go there!!  Lol (serious though)
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