Central Valley Dual Sport Rides more fun good times

[montibank]

Originally Posted by KLXmcrider

Not familiar to the area but it looks like a regular intersection on the map.Should be
no problem,9AM sounds good.Weather forecast? SF/Bay area newspapers show low
80's....David

California 180 & N Academy Ave, Sanger, CA 93657
http://m.google.com/u/m/zd5Da4

Gas station on south east corner.

[KLXmcrider]

Packing in 3 liters of fuel...you have me worried.Oh I get it.You're going to sell me
the extra fuel @$3 liter after I run out...:)...very smart...Just kidding. Looking forward
to this.Just realized 2 Dirt / D-S rides in the same month.Wow haven't done that since
the last century...David

[GreeNug]

We can take the the fire road from 180 into the balch camp area then cut up towards wishon and the dinky area. We should be able to make it out to shaver for gas, then decide if we want to ride up to bald mnt lookout. Sound okay?? am just suggesting, i am really open to riding anywhere.

[montibank]

Originally Posted by GreeNug

We can take the the fire road from 180 into the balch camp area then cut up towards wishon and the dinky area. We should be able to make it out to shaver for gas, then decide if we want to ride up to bald mnt lookout. Sound okay?? am just suggesting, i am really open to riding anywhere.

Yup. Sounds good to me.

What is the top of the hill meet spot byron? Gas station somewhere?

David - oh yes but we will negociate the price of that petrol, heh.

Decisions decisions... To gear down or not to gear down ....

Road speeds? 65? 60? 55? I can go down as much as 14/52, but top road speed will suffer significantly.

[GreeNug]

It looks like we can make it to Wishon and out to Shaver and be at just under 90 miles. Going all the way to Courtright would put us really close to just at 100 so we should be okay either way. I really need to order the larger tank for my bike already!

There is a gas station on the left had side just before Dunlap road that we've Byron at before. I would say about 9:45 or so should give plenty of time for any lagging in the morning. Alright with you Byron?

See you guys tomorrow.

[montibank]

Starting bike prep now... Ya ... its gonna be a long night. (but I'll be there no matter how rainy/miserable it is )

[GreeNug]

Originally Posted by KLXmcrider

Not familiar to the area but it looks like a regular intersection on the map.Should be
no problem,9AM sounds good.Weather forecast? SF/Bay area newspapers show low
80's....David

Yes, there is a gas station on the southeast corner. If you are heading in east on 180 you will see the station when you get to Academy but you will have to turn right or south onto Academy ave. Go down a small bit, and then flip a u-turn back north and the station will be on your right. They won't let you in from 180. Hope to see ya tomorrow.

[GreeNug]

Originally Posted by montibank

Starting bike prep now... Ya ... its gonna be a long night. (but I'll be there no matter how rainy/miserable it is )

Ouch, you are a gluton for punishment eh? Haha. You should still be able to sneek in a few hours of shut eye. There will be plenty of time for sleep after you retire!

[montibank]

Originally Posted by GreeNug

Ouch, you are a glutton for punishment eh?

Yep - my favorite part of this hobby.

Originally Posted by GreeNug

You should still be able to sneek in a few hours of shut eye.

Pfft plenty of time for sleep in the trail. We doing swamp right? I didn't eat curry this time Byron.

Originally Posted by GreeNug

There will be plenty of time for sleep after you retire!

I don't plan on a restful retirement either.

• Bike prep done - Hope I can fall asleep in a reasonable amount of time.
• Geared at 15/52 in case we can do the staircases at bald mountain.
• GoPro ready, cause stopping for pix is lame - but getting pix on the go rocks.
• Second lic. plate taped off.
• Tires @ 20% life left, front break pads are definitely gonna need changing after tomorrow....

Oh I am ready for this shit.

[up in smoke]

Originally Posted by GreeNug

It looks like we can make it to Wishon and out to Shaver and be at just under 90 miles. Going all the way to Courtright would put us really close to just at 100 so we should be okay either way. I really need to order the larger tank for my bike already!

There is a gas station on the left had side just before Dunlap road that we've Byron at before. I would say about 9:45 or so should give plenty of time for any lagging in the morning. Alright with you Byron?

See you guys tomorrow.

Sounds good

[montibank]

Home... Great time, stupid squirels.

Started with 4 ended up with 5 riders... Nice meeting ya greg hope ya find us.

[up in smoke]

it was a good ride with good people.

[up in smoke]

mike, post up some of that gopro.

[montibank]

Heh gotta doctor it up a bit and I'm beat. Will try right after work tomorrow with vimeo.

[lsellers]

Originally Posted by montibank

stupid squirels.

Did you eat it? (Double meaning fully intended!)