Mendo NF Rally III - Page 3

RocknTroll · 01-25-2013, 06:38 PM

On the fence now dependin on campin.

Can ya park & sleep in a van (bike on the back of course) or do you need to use a tent in the group site?

Do you need a plated bike for any good rides from the campsite, novice rider, nothing real fast forest roads stuff like that?

cme4lyt · 01-25-2013, 07:06 PM

There are about 14 parking spots right near the campground where you can park a van/truck/whatever and be close to the action. However, those spots go fast and are usually gone by noon Friday. There is an adjacent campground that will accommodate whatever you bring: it's about a 3 min walk away.

A plated bike is necessary since public roads are used to and from the trails.

goldentaco · 01-25-2013, 08:05 PM

I love Mendo.

I'm in, riding in will probably stay Friday-Sunday afternoon.

J

Kenny M. · 01-25-2013, 09:55 PM

Just moved to Santa Rosa. Getting ready for Death Valley next week, but I would like to try this trip.

Skater · 01-25-2013, 10:10 PM

I want to go this year, as long as it doesn't conflict with the Mayday Melee at the Rio Nido Roadhouse again.

arbrlvr · 01-25-2013, 11:41 PM

I'm in. I plan on staying in my trailer at the public campground.

boney · 01-26-2013, 06:15 PM

Tentatively in!

RocknTroll · 01-30-2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skater

I want to go this year, as long as it doesn't conflict with the Mayday Melee at the Rio Nido Roadhouse again.

Forgot about this one, we'll wait and see what Whammo & Tiny come up with, otherwise I gotta get the XR-L runnin...

barefootbob · 02-03-2013, 08:05 AM

Rhonda and I are taking the mighty V Strom for a ride today. Thinking of riding to Upperlake, out to Pilsbury for lunch and back through Potter Valley. Will bring a camera, maybe hed up the hill to the snow line. I'll post some pics.
Not sure if we are in yet, gotta figure out what to do with the dogs.

SkiBumBrian · 02-03-2013, 02:24 PM

I am in and looking forward to another great time. Plan on coming early and staying late, unlike last year.... I haven't read all the threads but has anyone investigated what the fire did as far as riding access? Look forward to seeing everyone again. Trucking in from Redding, meals, etc.

Right on!!

K. L. Rocket · 02-03-2013, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiBumBrian

...what the fire did as far as riding access?...

"OHV trails on the Upper Lake and Grindstone Ranger Districts are OPEN. Some trails in the Stonyford area remain CLOSED due to the Mill Fire Closure."
http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mendoc...ices/?aid=4394

Mill Fire Map

http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/photos/CAMNF...-093720-0.jpeg

SkiBumBrian · 02-03-2013, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the update and the URL for alerts.... I guess that means the Stonyford "loop" is out this year.

Gassin' up in Stonyford

Nancy, Dave, and Bob taking a break at the Stonyford store

Hop-Sing · 02-03-2013, 09:56 PM

I am putting on a Trials event the weekend before down in this area. May make this also.

SkiBumBrian · 02-06-2013, 03:53 PM

Hope you make it Hop-Sing. Are you bringing the Dakar? You'll have a great time, lots of good people and excellent riding. There was a big bike group last year that worked out nicely..... I was a scramble start (fun!) then we split up after the first stop so the single trackers could get excited...

Meatn'taters · 02-07-2013, 06:40 PM

Unfortunately had conflicts I and II - gotta make this one happen. Count me in. Very willing to help however I can - ask and you shall receive.

01-25-2013, 06:38 PM	#31
RocknTroll Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SacCA Oddometer: 674	On the fence now dependin on campin. Can ya park & sleep in a van (bike on the back of course) or do you need to use a tent in the group site? Do you need a plated bike for any good rides from the campsite, novice rider, nothing real fast forest roads stuff like that? __________________ I may get older but I refuse to grow up

01-25-2013, 08:05 PM	#33
goldentaco Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Oakland Bishes! Oddometer: 96	I love Mendo. I'm in, riding in will probably stay Friday-Sunday afternoon. J __________________ 1997 F650 Funduro White

01-25-2013, 09:55 PM	#34
Kenny M. Tepid Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Oddometer: 278	Just moved to Santa Rosa. Getting ready for Death Valley next week, but I would like to try this trip. __________________ Kenny M. Santa Rosa. Ca. 04 R1150 GS 74 Norton Commando 10 KLX250s

01-25-2013, 10:10 PM	#35
Skater Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Rosa Oddometer: 32	I want to go this year, as long as it doesn't conflict with the Mayday Melee at the Rio Nido Roadhouse again. __________________ "EVERYBODY DIES...not everybody lives. Ride like there's no tomorrow" '07 XR650L '93XR250 '93 CBR900RR

01-25-2013, 11:41 PM	#36
arbrlvr Santa Rosa, CA Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Santa rosa, CA Oddometer: 76	I'm in. I plan on staying in my trailer at the public campground. __________________ DRZ 400 1200 GS Husky 250

01-25-2013, 07:06 PM	#32
cme4lyt Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Walnut Creek Oddometer: 133	There are about 14 parking spots right near the campground where you can park a van/truck/whatever and be close to the action. However, those spots go fast and are usually gone by noon Friday. There is an adjacent campground that will accommodate whatever you bring: it's about a 3 min walk away. A plated bike is necessary since public roads are used to and from the trails.

01-26-2013, 06:15 PM	#37
boney Ride > Post Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Sonoma CA Oddometer: 1,376	Tentatively in! __________________ The Beach Bus Esoteric, at best.

02-03-2013, 08:05 AM	#39
barefootbob Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Nor-Cal Oddometer: 50	Rhonda and I are taking the mighty V Strom for a ride today. Thinking of riding to Upperlake, out to Pilsbury for lunch and back through Potter Valley. Will bring a camera, maybe hed up the hill to the snow line. I'll post some pics. Not sure if we are in yet, gotta figure out what to do with the dogs.

02-03-2013, 02:24 PM	#40
SkiBumBrian DualSport Crazy !! Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Redding, CA Oddometer: 831	I am in and looking forward to another great time. Plan on coming early and staying late, unlike last year.... I haven't read all the threads but has anyone investigated what the fire did as far as riding access? Look forward to seeing everyone again. Trucking in from Redding, meals, etc. Right on!! __________________ "Where ever you are, there you go..."

02-03-2013, 07:57 PM	#42
SkiBumBrian DualSport Crazy !! Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Redding, CA Oddometer: 831	Thanks for the update and the URL for alerts.... I guess that means the Stonyford "loop" is out this year. Gassin' up in Stonyford Nancy, Dave, and Bob taking a break at the Stonyford store __________________ "Where ever you are, there you go..."

02-03-2013, 09:56 PM	#43
Hop-Sing Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Oddometer: 155	Chrome ca. I am putting on a Trials event the weekend before down in this area. May make this also.

02-06-2013, 03:53 PM	#44
SkiBumBrian DualSport Crazy !! Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Redding, CA Oddometer: 831	Hope you make it Hop-Sing. Are you bringing the Dakar? You'll have a great time, lots of good people and excellent riding. There was a big bike group last year that worked out nicely..... I was a scramble start (fun!) then we split up after the first stop so the single trackers could get excited... __________________ "Where ever you are, there you go..."

02-07-2013, 06:40 PM	#45
Meatn'taters Not any more Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Sonoma County, CA Oddometer: 172	In! Unfortunately had conflicts I and II - gotta make this one happen. Count me in. Very willing to help however I can - ask and you shall receive. __________________ 2009 F650GS "You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there". Yogi Berra

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