Gathering of the Clans! When and Where?

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OK Guys I have 2 blocks of rooms set aside in Goleta.

first is a group of 20 rooms at the Motel 6 the info is as follows.

Motel 6
5897 Calle Real
Goleta, Ca 93117
1-805 964 3596

The rates are as follows all are 2 beds (i am sure you can get a king if you ask)
1 person is $93.99
2 person is $99.99
3 person is $102.99

you must mention Gathering of the Clans when you book, the group code is M002800355

The next is a block of 10 rooms at the Holiday Inn, there will add more if we need them. I had to use my CC which is why there is only 10 rooms to start.

The info is as follows.

Holiday Inn
5650 Calle Real
Goleta, Ca 93117
1805 964 6241

The rate for this is $139 for king or 2 doubles with a 2 night requirement.
When you book this you MUST mention The Gathering of the Glans so that it goes towards the 10 rooms i have blocked.

If you book online the group code is GCL

This hotel has a bar and a restaurant and has just been redone.

Please post up when you have booked so i can start a list of attendees.

Today is Thursday 1/17 you should be able to book these later this evening but let me know if you have any problems.

Richard


Attendee's

Holiday Inn
Richard-Fairlaner
Steve-Jorstin
Jill and Andy-Silver Penguin and my older brother
weluvbikn-Phil and Charlene
Roy-McRide
Neilinsandiego-Neil and Janet
Ray-FJRay
Michael-Old Michael (because he is a whiney *****)
Bill-DJBill (Saturday night only)
Michelle-fjrchik
Dave and Diane- The Highlanders.
Ed-Pegscraper &MsNascar?
Joe and Valerie?- MCML
Simon-FJRBluesman
Sam-Puppychow
Al-feeger
Don and Shauna-Mr and Mrs Dcarver
Sam-Nightshine


Motel 6
Tyler and Erin
BeemerDons-Don and Donna
Roger and Deb-Rogdeb
Dan-BigD
Steve and Cindy-Bluestreeks
Joe and Son-Tucson Joe & Gkeeper
rmcobb-Saturday night
Stephen-Recreate
George-escapefjrtist

Best Western
Bugnatr- Doug and Gayle (he had to be different)

 
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Tahoe City in June, or Tahoe Vista to Brockway. The economy has been killing them for a few years now, so the crowds of yesteryear should be minimal. Stay in town and several bars and restaurants are walking distance (Tahoe City in particular, Tahoe Vista too but a little less so), and there are lots of great roads available from there and open by then. Casinos at the state line in Crystal Bay, just past Brockway.

 
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Be careful you don't pick a date that conflicts with WFO
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One of these years we may have one
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Tahoe City in June, or Tahoe Vista to Brockway. The economy has been killing them for a few years now, so the crowds of yesteryear should be minimal. Stay in town and several bars and restaurants are walking distance (Tahoe City in particular, Tahoe Vista too but a little less so), and there are lots of great roads available from there and open by then. Casinos at the state line in Crystal Bay, just past Brockway.
+1 Good idea Rich, can't beat the riding north or south of Lake Tahoe for many, many miles is each direction. I'd be happy to post up some ride suggestions.

 
If Tahoe City, TraveLodge is right across the street (Hwy 28) from Commons Beach and right in the middle of everything with the golf course out behind it (that'd be my preference if booked early). Some, but not a lot of other motel type lodging in TC. Tahoe Vista has a lot more such lodging, but the walking distance food and drinking establishments are fewer. The CalNeva Casino at Stateline might be interesting if it weren't for parking circumstances I wouldn't be wild about. There are now other rebuilt casinos there, however, that might bear checking out.

The north shore of Lake Tahoe is gorgeous, has lake access and panoramic views, and one of the finest climates on the planet starting in late May or so. And like Doug said, the riding choices can spoil you -- between Doug and me, I think we could come up with seven to ten days' worth of great day rides off the top of our heads. If your pillion partner has never experienced it, there is NOTHING like riding the ridge on 89 between Emerald Bay and Cascade Lake (pillion doesn't have to pay attention to road) -- it's flying on the ground in a stunning setting, ascending into the sky with beautiful blue water, waterfalls and Sierra greenery on both sides when you look down, not to mention the immense panoramic expanse of Lake Tahoe to your east from this amazing promontory.


 
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-- it's flying on the ground in a stunning setting, ascending into the sky with beautiful blue water, waterfalls and Sierra greenery on both sides when you look down, not to mention the immense panoramic expanse of Lake Tahoe to your east from this amazing promontory.
Geez, Rich, even though I've ridden it a good many times, your killer description of it gives me a tall tommy.
You need a butt to put it in?? Ping me for suggestions Juliet

 
Rich heres a little clue for you.....Tahoe = elevation = not gonna happen.........for me anyway.

So does the beginning of May work for everyone?

What about Santa Barbara/Carpenteria? lots of fantastic riding around there........Foxen, Tepesquet, 33, 166, Lockwood valley, Pine mountain.....

R

 
If I get a vote the Santa Barbara area would be my choice. Timing would be your choice except for the second weekend in September cause I think we need to tear up some Oregon roads and a Reuben.

 
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