Washington Raid's Maupin!

[MCRIDER007]

Dinner will be under Kevin Ross's name

Great news! :clapping: Its about time that cheap *** buys dinner! :yahoo:

 

[Panman]

Kevin who?

Never meet him, but I'm sure he is a cheap bum!

 

[escapefjrtist]

Kevin who?

Never meet him, but I'm sure he is a cheap bum!

I much prefer frugal... it has a much nicer ring to it.

--G

 

[escapefjrtist]

Planning to join up Sat. morning as I will be riding from Tri-Cities. Sounds like the ride might be going through Shaniko en route to Fossil etc. If someone could PM me the route and approx. time, I could meet up and continue back to Maupin with the group.Thanks,

Mark Mocciaro

I think the easiest place to meet up is the Sheep Rock Unit Visitor Center between 11:30 - 12:00. We'll probably take a 30 - 45 minute pit stop there. This assumes that we depart Maupin before 8:30 and don't encounter any forest rats. h34r:

--G

 

[Beamer Reamer]

Fun to see posts and the energy building. I will meet up with a bunch of the crew at Bryan's at 0800 Friday...after that, I go where the posse goes. Tires - good. Battery - good. Oil - good. Windscreen - ok, I need to get that and the helmet cleaned up so I can notice fresh bug kills.

See you all soon,

David

 

[MCRIDER007]

Planning to join up Sat. morning as I will be riding from Tri-Cities. Sounds like the ride might be going through Shaniko en route to Fossil etc. If someone could PM me the route and approx. time, I could meet up and continue back to Maupin with the group.Thanks,

Mark Mocciaro

I think the easiest place to meet up is the Sheep Rock Unit Visitor Center between 11:30 - 12:00. We'll probably take a 30 - 45 minute pit stop there. This assumes that we depart Maupin before 8:30 and don't encounter any forest rats. h34r:

You might want to rethink the Maupin 8:30 start time, the forecast is 35 degrees and it will be even colder in Antelope, Fossil, and everywhere in between.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Planning to join up Sat. morning as I will be riding from Tri-Cities. Sounds like the ride might be going through Shaniko en route to Fossil etc. If someone could PM me the route and approx. time, I could meet up and continue back to Maupin with the group.Thanks,

Mark Mocciaro

I think the easiest place to meet up is the Sheep Rock Unit Visitor Center between 11:30 - 12:00. We'll probably take a 30 - 45 minute pit stop there. This assumes that we depart Maupin before 8:30 and don't encounter any forest rats. h34r:

You might want to rethink the Maupin 8:30 start time, the forecast is 35 degrees and it will be even colder in Antelope, Fossil, and everywhere in between.

You are bringing your heated gear along, right? The route as planned now is 276 miles. Last year IIRC we didn't return to the hotel until after 5 PM. If we do a later departure, will have to take a look at shortening the route. Ideas?

--G

 

[Auburn]

Planning to join up Sat. morning as I will be riding from Tri-Cities. Sounds like the ride might be going through Shaniko en route to Fossil etc. If someone could PM me the route and approx. time, I could meet up and continue back to Maupin with the group.Thanks,

Mark Mocciaro

I think the easiest place to meet up is the Sheep Rock Unit Visitor Center between 11:30 - 12:00. We'll probably take a 30 - 45 minute pit stop there. This assumes that we depart Maupin before 8:30 and don't encounter any forest rats. h34r:

You might want to rethink the Maupin 8:30 start time, the forecast is 35 degrees and it will be even colder in Antelope, Fossil, and everywhere in between.

You are bringing your heated gear along, right? The route as planned now is 276 miles. Last year IIRC we didn't return to the hotel until after 5 PM. If we do a later departure, will have to take a look at shortening the route. Ideas?

--G

I think I remeber a ride starting at 24 degrees last Fall going to Hwy 20. 35 sounds balmy.

 

[MCRIDER007]

You are bringing your heated gear along, right? The route as planned now is 276 miles. Last year IIRC we didn't return to the hotel until after 5 PM. If we do a later departure, will have to take a look at shortening the route. Ideas?

Everything east of Maupin looks very cold in the early morning and not very warm in the afternoon. My suggestion is Maupin to Grass Valley, Wasco (boring but not long), Condon (very nice ride), Fossil (nice ride), Antelope (should be above 50 by then), Shaniko, Bakeoven, Maupin. About 190 miles total.

 

[MCRIDER007]

I think I remeber a ride starting at 24 degrees last Fall going to Hwy 20. 35 sounds balmy.

If we leave at 8:30 we might be wishing for 35 degrees at the higher elevations between Antelope and Fossil.

 

[escapefjrtist]

You are bringing your heated gear along, right? The route as planned now is 276 miles. Last year IIRC we didn't return to the hotel until after 5 PM. If we do a later departure, will have to take a look at shortening the route. Ideas?

Everything east of Maupin looks very cold in the early morning and not very warm in the afternoon. My suggestion is Maupin to Grass Valley, Wasco (boring but not long), Condon (very nice ride), Fossil (nice ride), Antelope (should be above 50 by then), Shaniko, Bakeoven, Maupin. About 190 miles total.

You volunteering to lead and be the deer sweeper? I'll stare at a map tomorrow (some of us work!) and finalize the route then.

--G

 

[MCRIDER007]

I'll stare at a map tomorrow (some of us work!) and finalize the route then.

Whats work? Check the temperatures before you finalize the route, maybe we will get lucky, but the forecasts the last couple of days have gotten cooler every time I checked...but if want to do a polar bear ride don't let me stop you. If enough riders want to go to Sheep Rock maybe we should have 2 rides.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Forecasts still call for sinking temperatures through the weekend. :angry: What's with this early fall arctic blast on what is probably the last nice weekend until Spring...I guess if the temps fall too much we can always sit around the fire pit and tell stories.

DrCrane -- with the weather, don't plan on meeting us anywhere. Have a fun (cold) ride down and join us for dinner and drinks.

--G

 

[ahchiu]

Everyone have a great trip, I will be in Cancun for a week, be safe and stay warm, I want to see pictures when you get back.

 

[Beamer Reamer]

Looks like the 20's for the morning rides. Mid 20's. Sheesh. Let me see:

Underwear

long underwear

Fleece

MC Pants (Not MC Hammer)

wool socks

boots

t shirt

long underwear t-shirt

wind stopper fleece

MC jacket

the thick gloves with no feel

helmet (maybe stocking cap)

sunglasses

At least the side bags will have plenty of room since I will be wearing everything. Room for: hot chocolate, Bailey's for the arrival celebration, Tequila for later, hand warmers, breath mint, massage oils for ....er um..., camera,

What else do I need?

 

[Auburn]

Looks like the 20's for the morning rides. Mid 20's. Sheesh. Let me see:
Underwear

long underwear

Fleece

MC Pants (Not MC Hammer)

wool socks

boots

t shirt

long underwear t-shirt

wind stopper fleece

MC jacket

the thick gloves with no feel

helmet (maybe stocking cap)

sunglasses

At least the side bags will have plenty of room since I will be wearing everything. Room for: hot chocolate, Bailey's for the arrival celebration, Tequila for later, hand warmers, breath mint, massage oils for ....er um..., camera,

What else do I need?

Don't forget the misses

See you there! B)

 

[FJRay]

you folks have fun.I probably won'y make it tomorow for dinner. I ended up in the hospital last nite.andwon't be out untill tomorow. It seems I had a small stroke last nite and got a quick ride to the grt better quick place. If I get out in time maybe the doc will let me travel.

 

[TruWrecks]

Ray< Take care of that. It's great you got to the hospital quickly. Many people aren't as lucky. My Mom had a "small stroke" and it turned into a couple more small ones. It was last Spring. She's doing much better now and can drive again.

 

[n2osx]

you folks have fun.I probably won'y make it tomorow for dinner. I ended up in the hospital last nite.andwon't be out untill tomorow. It seems I had a small stroke last nite and got a quick ride to the grt better quick place. If I get out in time maybe the doc will let me travel.

Ray,

Get better, brother!! Don't push it, or over-due it. I will be there for the both of us. I am still hobbling alot but mostly off the crutches. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.

Best wishes,

Carl

 

[ahchiu]

Ray,

Be thankful it did not happen while you were riding, get better brother.