madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
It is time for the annual March ride. Occidental is a little town in the Redwoods sort of between Santa Rosa and Bodega Bay, and has some of the best Italian food you will have ever tasted.
We'll do the usual and meet @ Moskowite Corners (Junction of Hwy 128 and Hwy 121 Northeast of Napa) around 0900, and try to leave around -930 taking 128 past Lake Berryessa and Lake Hennesy, R. on Silverado Trail to left on Dunaweal 1/2 mile, R on Hwy 29 to Calistoga, 2nd stop sign L. on Petrified Forest Rd. Route change: At the top of the hill, R. on Porter Creek Rd. Porter Creek Rd. will become Mark West Springs Rd. and cross Hwy 101, then become River Rd. Continue on River Rd. across the Russian River to Hacienda, then L. (down river) to Guerneville, L. on Hwy 116 (Gravenstein Hwy) about 3 miles, R. on Green Valley Rd about 2 1/2 miles, R. on Harrison Grade Rd until we meet Graton Rd. R. to Bohemiahn Hwy., L about 1/4 mile to Union Hotel Restaurant on the left.
Lunch at the Union Hotel Restaurant.
After lunch, South to Bodega Hwy, West to the town of Bodega (where the movie "The Birds" was filmed) and on to the coast. North on Hwy 1 thru Bodega Bay to the Russian River. R. on Hwy 116 to Guerneville (yes, where the floods were this Winter!) and stay R. on 116. A beautiful stretch of road where the Redwoods grow over the Highway like a tunnel. I figure to stay on 116 to Cotati on Hwy 101. From there, we can all find our own route home.
I'm planning to take 101 South to Lakeville Hwy East, Stage Gulch Rd. East and work my way toward Sears Point Raceway, turn L. on 121/12 toward Napa, then take 12 to 80. (I figure it will be close to dusk by then and don't want to try and ride 121 to Moskowite corners when antlered vermin will be on the prowl.) But, if its early enough in the evening, there are always options!
IF the number of bikes approaches what has normally happened on the March ride (20+ bikes) we will be splitting the group into smaller, more manageable groups. I'll try and bring maps.
There will be a couple of rest stops. Probably one in Calistoga (AM/PM @ Petrified Forest Rd.) someplace where there is a mini-mart/gas station so those who need to can stretch and hydrate. I also figure to stop and top-off the tanks in Bodega Bay.
Sacto Valley riders, should we meet at the "normal" Chevron in West Sacramento @ 0800? Gas and GO! Earlier would be better than later. But then, you should know the way to Moskowite Corners.
Are you ready for this?
The semi-official list:
Madmike2
I'm really, really, really going to miss The Highlanders
Pegscraper & MsNascar
Jerry R.
Bluestreeks
Weekend Rider
Bike Effects (I can't believe I left him off the list)
FJRVTX1300s--on the cruiser(?) FJR=Tick Fix
Rick-in-Sac & Den Mother (plus 2 guests on bikes)
FJRobs
Anthony (Ninja 500) (?)
Skyways
Nightshine
rcsnclh (I gotta ask about that handle!)
The Managers
Coyote
Tinker (??? Wheels fixed?)
Rontoride
Fastfar
Ijuggle
SilveradoSlick (sans pillion)
TWN :clap:
FLightJacketRequired
Toecutters (in our hearts because the bike is Dis-assembled) :wacko:
Bugnatr???? (Where is he?)
Y'know, yuh doesn't has tah be on the list, youse kin jist show-up. Hey, it's happened before.
We'll do the usual and meet @ Moskowite Corners (Junction of Hwy 128 and Hwy 121 Northeast of Napa) around 0900, and try to leave around -930 taking 128 past Lake Berryessa and Lake Hennesy, R. on Silverado Trail to left on Dunaweal 1/2 mile, R on Hwy 29 to Calistoga, 2nd stop sign L. on Petrified Forest Rd. Route change: At the top of the hill, R. on Porter Creek Rd. Porter Creek Rd. will become Mark West Springs Rd. and cross Hwy 101, then become River Rd. Continue on River Rd. across the Russian River to Hacienda, then L. (down river) to Guerneville, L. on Hwy 116 (Gravenstein Hwy) about 3 miles, R. on Green Valley Rd about 2 1/2 miles, R. on Harrison Grade Rd until we meet Graton Rd. R. to Bohemiahn Hwy., L about 1/4 mile to Union Hotel Restaurant on the left.
Lunch at the Union Hotel Restaurant.
After lunch, South to Bodega Hwy, West to the town of Bodega (where the movie "The Birds" was filmed) and on to the coast. North on Hwy 1 thru Bodega Bay to the Russian River. R. on Hwy 116 to Guerneville (yes, where the floods were this Winter!) and stay R. on 116. A beautiful stretch of road where the Redwoods grow over the Highway like a tunnel. I figure to stay on 116 to Cotati on Hwy 101. From there, we can all find our own route home.
I'm planning to take 101 South to Lakeville Hwy East, Stage Gulch Rd. East and work my way toward Sears Point Raceway, turn L. on 121/12 toward Napa, then take 12 to 80. (I figure it will be close to dusk by then and don't want to try and ride 121 to Moskowite corners when antlered vermin will be on the prowl.) But, if its early enough in the evening, there are always options!
IF the number of bikes approaches what has normally happened on the March ride (20+ bikes) we will be splitting the group into smaller, more manageable groups. I'll try and bring maps.
There will be a couple of rest stops. Probably one in Calistoga (AM/PM @ Petrified Forest Rd.) someplace where there is a mini-mart/gas station so those who need to can stretch and hydrate. I also figure to stop and top-off the tanks in Bodega Bay.
Sacto Valley riders, should we meet at the "normal" Chevron in West Sacramento @ 0800? Gas and GO! Earlier would be better than later. But then, you should know the way to Moskowite Corners.
Are you ready for this?
The semi-official list:
Madmike2
I'm really, really, really going to miss The Highlanders
Pegscraper & MsNascar
Jerry R.
Bluestreeks
Weekend Rider
Bike Effects (I can't believe I left him off the list)
FJRVTX1300s--on the cruiser(?) FJR=Tick Fix
Rick-in-Sac & Den Mother (plus 2 guests on bikes)
FJRobs
Anthony (Ninja 500) (?)
Skyways
Nightshine
rcsnclh (I gotta ask about that handle!)
The Managers
Coyote
Tinker (??? Wheels fixed?)
Rontoride
Fastfar
Ijuggle
SilveradoSlick (sans pillion)
TWN :clap:
FLightJacketRequired
Toecutters (in our hearts because the bike is Dis-assembled) :wacko:
Bugnatr???? (Where is he?)
Y'know, yuh doesn't has tah be on the list, youse kin jist show-up. Hey, it's happened before.
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