3rd Annual NorCal Fall Colors ride Oct 11th-12th

[rlfaubion]

3rd Annual Fall Colors Ride 2008
October 11th – 12th

Ride time: 4 hours - Consider an all day ride both days with stops. DRESS WARM

Route Map: http://tinyurl.com/4neodr

Meeting Place: McDonald's Restaurant, 4312 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills
Kick Stands Up @ 10:00 AM

1st Rest Stop: Shot Rock – Mormon Immigrant Trail and Hwy 88.

We will make a number of stops through Hope Valley to see the changing colors of the trees, and Monitor Pass for the views.

Lunch Stop: Sorensen's Resort Hope Valley Ca. They have THE BEST Hot Stew Here. http://www.sorensensresort.com/

Overnight Location: Meadow Cliff Lodge, 110437 US Highway 395, Coleville, CA 96107 Call reservations @ 888-333-8132 with keyword "Fall Colors Ride". We have a $65 group discount rate. http://www.meadowcliff.com/

In the evening we can ride to the Topaz Lodge & Casino (10 Mi) for entertainment for those wishing to partake. http://www.topazlodge.com/

Evening Meal: We will be providing dinner (biker style) at the resort because the motel restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch.

We will need a head count for dinner... BYOB

Return Ride: Highway 108 to Angel's Camp - North on Highway 49 homeward. http://tinyurl.com/496j8r

Departure time: and lunch stop to be determined by popular demand..........

Contact Info: Redeye (Rich) @ 916-624-4923 or email Redeye1620@aol.com
or "Valdez" Ron @ rlfaubion@gmail.com

[pirate]

Wow, that sounds like a great time. If only I was a little closer...

[josh]

Definitely count me in if the weather looks to be decent, I had a great time last time. Also may try and talk my dad into coming but unsure on that as of yet.

[kawgirl]

That's what I was thinking Prairie.......if only I were closer. :(

[Blue Rebel]

Thinking the same, wish it wasn't so far away.

[dantama]

Ron, pack up the bus and move to Denver!

Sounds like a great time.

[roadman]

Man i wished i could go but it's just too far :(

[redeye]

http://www.weather.com/outlook/healt...own_undeclared

Looks like perfect weather for the ride. Bright Sunshine, warm afternoons & COLD mornings. Like Valdez sez, dress warm.

[windrider]

Hey Valdez,

This Windrider (alias Charlie) & Windrider2 (alias Sue) we met up with KawaNow in Mesquite, NV. Redeye passed on your flyer to us and sounds like a beautiful ride. Count us in for the ride as well. We will be riding up from the SF bay area to meet up with you guys on Saturday morning. Here is my cell in case you need to get a hold of me: 408-515-1143

Count us in for dinner as well on Saturday night.

Look forward to riding with you guys again.

Thanks for setting this up,
Windrider

[rlfaubion]

Originally Posted by windrider

Hey Valdez,

This Windrider (alias Charlie) & Windrider2 (alias Sue) we met up with KawaNow in Mesquite, NV. Redeye passed on your flyer to us and sounds like a beautiful ride. Count us in for the ride as well. We will be riding up from the SF bay area to meet up with you guys on Saturday morning. Here is my cell in case you need to get a hold of me: 408-515-1143

Count us in for dinner as well on Saturday night.

Windrider,

Good news! We'll look for you Saturday morning. Should be about 9 or 10 bikes in the parking lot

Valdez (916) 616-8137

Look forward to riding with you guys again.

Thanks for setting this up,
Windrider

Man I wish I could make it!! Don't do anything I wouldn't do and take lots of pics

[redeye]

Originally Posted by wolfman

Man I wish I could make it!! Don't do anything I wouldn't do and take lots of pics

WHAT would you not do?????

[redeye]

Originally Posted by Redeye

http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/tenday/USCA0584?lswe=USCA0584&lwsa=Weather36HourFitnessCo m mand&from=whatmenu_dropdown_undeclared

Looks like perfect weather for the ride. Bright Sunshine, warm afternoons & COLD mornings. Like Valdez sez, dress warm.

WHAT HAPPENED?? Snow showers Saturday? High temp of 44* on Sat with a warming trend on Sunday to a high of 49*. Low temps are forecast to be 17-20 degrees. BURRR. Like Valdez sez, DRESS WARM.....-Rich

[redeye]

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...19.5100&smap=1

I feel responsible to warn you that it looks like we will be riding behind a snow storm in the Sierra's this Saturday. The temperatures will be from a of low 30* on Saturday to a high of 48* on Sunday with "blustery winds".

This is BITTER cold on a motorcycle. Please make sure you are equipped to handle the cold. This means thick insulated leather gloves, insulated jackets, & chaps. If you don't have them, glove liners are effective with your gloves. You can get them at any sporting goods store that sells hunter's supplies, & I highly recommend them. A face mask would be recommended too.

The run is still a go. Please keep a watch on the weather for Lake Tahoe area.

Valdez has changed the route to bypass Hope Valley on Saturday. The plan is to return thru it on Sunday when the weather is predicted to warm up.....-Rich

After Mesquite it sounds like you're really putting your bike through the tempature extremes!