YFO 2017 - Yosemite and Beyond - June 1-3, 2017

[Panman]

I'm all loaded up. The Redfishes are pulling away from the driveway any minute now. I'll leave shortly as we are meeting in the middle, but much closer to me. We'll check in along the way. See ya'll in Cali!!!!

Ride safe and enjoy, already looking forward to First meeting you and secondly your ride report!

 

[Tango Sierra]

I'm really green with envy and wish I could be there. I know everyone that is going is going to have a blast.

 

[hppants]

We had a nice ride today, but it was warm. 525 miles for pants, maybe 575 for the redfish. We are holed up in central Texas now. - decent meal but no beer. We made due with a couple of snorts of fire water. Hopefully better choices tomorrow night. Truthfully, I'm dehydrated and a tall glass of water is a better choice.

The old man is tough as nails, I tell ya. I followed him for 300 miles this afternoon and he's tough as nails.

Tough, man.

More west tomorrow. I'm having fun.

Stay thirsty, my friends.

 

[Niehart]

Just in case anyone happens to have this on their riding plans.

The Beartooth Highway is open for the season! Always check Beartoothhighway.com for the latest.

 

[Fencer]

I am here in San Diego

Hitting some local mountains today and likely to start wondering north.

Any local Californians want to show me around any day

Tag me

I'll follow the leader

 

[hppants]

Well - we had a winderful ride yesterday through west Texas and into central New Mexico. The temp got up to 100 degrees in the afternoon, but by 3 pm as we crossed the state line, the altimeter was going up and the thermometer was going down.

Stopped in Carrizozo and got a very inexpensive but spotlessly clean room.

We're over 1000 miles in over two days now. Today should be more sightseeing and less riding.

Life is good. Stay thirsty, my friends.

 

[CAJW]

Miss Tyler, I'm dropping in Mariposa for Breakfast on Friday and will be happy to lead a small group on a local twisty tour for the morning. It'll take about 3 or so hours, ending up at a great little restaurant (Old Priest Station that has awesome burgers) for lunch. I have commitments later on in the day and have to bug out after lunch, but can point forum members to some more fun stuff, unless they're ready to head back to the hotel pool....

 

[K_Flyer]

Bad news for me, possibly a room for someone on the forum. I've had to cancel our trip to the gathering because my back has packed up and I can barely walk, even using a cane. This has been a recurring problem so time for drastic action. It flared up again in Sedona so the trip back was tough. I'm okay while on the bike but not otherwise.

Sorry to miss seeing the group, especially Pops who sounds like one impressive gentleman. I've cancelled the room (king bed) so if someone is quick, you may get it.

 

[SacramentoMike]

I posted in the Room Sharing thread too--here--but I can take a roommate in the host hotel if somebody wants to cut costs. Let me know.

 

[Niehart]

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to California with my Pacific Northwet men I go!

See you suckers in Mariposa.

Ride safe ya all.

db

 

[russperry]

I, due to lack of popular demand, am back in!

A late scheduled business trip to Singapore has been canceled so I can now make it. I'll be showing up Thursday evening - happen to have some old friends who live in nearby Boot Jack so accommodations are handled. I didn't end up buying into dinner since I thought I was out, so will probably hang around looking for table scraps

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

 

[ekiM]

Out of curiosity...

What is the headcount guestimate for the weekend?

 

[JamesW]

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to California with my Pacific Northwet men I go!
See you suckers in Mariposa.

Ride safe ya all.

db

You guys have a safe ride and another epic adventure, I will content myself with looping around the PNW. Its all good.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to California with my Pacific Northwet men I go!
See you suckers in Mariposa.

Ride safe ya all.

db

The Cali roads are quite tasty Pops...I strafed 3 and eastbound 36 this morning - nice ride!

See all y'all in a day two!

--G

 

[senecahome]

Arrived at Delano, CA today. 3215 miles done and only 125 miles to Mariposa so tomorrow will be a play day. See you all Thursday!!

 

[hppants]

The redfishes and I are having a friggin blast. Today we crossed the southern tip of Nevada and into the southern dessert of California. We saw Joshua trees for the first time today - fascinating plant. We rode through the Mohave national preserve and the train depot in kelso was like an oasis. Then through the granite mountains this afternoon in 102 degree heat before turning north and stopping in ridgecrest for the night. Good sirloin steaks this evening with a cold local lager.

Tomorrow we head northward toward the big trees. 2300 miles so far and the bikes are ROCK solid. Pops is doing fantastic. Shit - he's in better shape than andrew and I.

Hoping for cooler temps tomorrow. Life is great. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of days.

 

[senecahome]

The redfishes and I are having a friggin blast. Today we crossed the southern tip of Nevada and into the southern dessert of California. We saw Joshua trees for the first time today - fascinating plant. We rode through the Mohave national preserve and the train depot in kelso was like an oasis. Then through the granite mountains this afternoon in 102 degree heat before turning north and stopping in ridgecrest for the night. Good sirloin steaks this evening with a cold local lager. Tomorrow we head northward toward the big trees. 2300 miles so far and the bikes are ROCK solid. Pops is doing fantastic. Shit - he's in better shape than andrew and I.

Hoping for cooler temps tomorrow. Life is great. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of days.

Don't know your plans but we came through there. We went 178 to lake Isabella and then 155 West. 155 is awesome - just watch for some gravel/sand on corners where they have cleaned out the side ditches. In any event, looking forward to meeting you guys at Mariposa. Glen

 

[Morecowbell]

The wife and I are hitting the road in the morning with an easy 1st day planned. We'll be in Kernville Wed night at a motel right next door to Kernville Brewing. Mmmm, beer. Then on Thurs we'll head through Sequoia N.P. on the way to Mariposa.

This is my 1st FJR gathering after 6 years of FJR ownership. It'll be interesting to put faces to forum names. I'm the FNG hoping to not embarrass myself! I'll do my best to keep up.

 

[Tyler]

I didn't end up buying into dinner since I thought I was out, so will probably hang around looking for table scraps

Russ, someone just had to bail but had already paid for their dinner... I can let you know who it is and you can Paypal them for their dinner and it will be yours.

Out of curiosity...What is the headcount guestimate for the weekend?

At time of this post, 73.

The redfishes and I are having a friggin blast. Today we crossed the southern tip of Nevada and into the southern dessert of California. We saw Joshua trees for the first time today - fascinating plant. We rode through the Mohave national preserve and the train depot in kelso was like an oasis. Then through the granite mountains this afternoon in 102 degree heat before turning north and stopping in ridgecrest for the night. Good sirloin steaks this evening with a cold local lager.

Tomorrow we head northward toward the big trees. 2300 miles so far and the bikes are ROCK solid. Pops is doing fantastic. Shit - he's in better shape than andrew and I.

Hoping for cooler temps tomorrow. Life is great. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of days.

Don't know your plans but we came through there. We went 178 to lake Isabella and then 155 West. 155 is awesome - just watch for some gravel/sand on corners where they have cleaned out the side ditches. In any event, looking forward to meeting you guys at Mariposa. Glen

I second 178 and 155... excellent roads and the warning about gravel in the turns is a good one... enjoy, my friends! B)

The wife and I are hitting the road in the morning with an easy 1st day planned. We'll be in Kernville Wed night at a motel right next door to Kernville Brewing. Mmmm, beer. Then on Thurs we'll head through Sequoia N.P. on the way to Mariposa.
This is my 1st FJR gathering after 6 years of FJR ownership. It'll be interesting to put faces to forum names. I'm the FNG hoping to not embarrass myself! I'll do my best to keep up.

Don't worry... it's usually the old-timers that are busy making asses out of themselves... just sit back and watch. :lol:

 

[Tyler]

I'll need a couple of volunteers to help set up tables/chairs for the dinner around 5:30pm on Saturday and break them down after the festivities. If anyone can lend a hand, please be back at the Lodge by 5:30pm... thanks! B)