WCR possible Route destination

[moparman70]

Pat and others --- is it possible on any of the routes to end up at Virginia City --- nice historical down that I am sure the group haven't seen if not from the area ----- and I know you guys are all Ponderosa fans.

steve

[Mark Olson]

Steve , you can always go on any route you want just file a flight plan so we know where you went and expected return.

[yamaha fj rider]

Steve, sounds good, count me it. Last year was too much fun, looking forward to this year. Have several cold ones with your name on them.

Kurt

[moparman70]

Mark and I haven't confirmed our departure date but I believe it is Wednesday for arrival late Wednesday ( while it may move up a day perhaps )  Just an idea for the early arrival guys to possibly head up that way on Thursday Morning and then wind our way back.

I will look at some routes and maybe post ideas.   I do know the road to the north of Virginia City is very good but I will look for more possible side trips.

[moparman70]

hope this link works

it didn't---- see below

If it didn't the route is fairly simple -- Leave Colevile -- 89 North to Tahoma -( around the West side of Lake Tahoe )- to Incline Village - left on 431 ( North ) cross over the 395 it turns into the 341 to Virginia City --- late lunch in Virginia and then 395 south to Coleville

Route is 198 miles
sc2

[moparman70]

here is a picture of the map

sorry  I lack the technology --- ( google maps changed to make it a lot harder-- re very confusing)  as I used to be able to share a

[simi_ed]

I've been on 431 north on the lake, it is a spectacular view, and a great bike road.  Virginia City is on our list of places that we're covering while up there.


Ed

[Flynt]

Route is 198 miles

I'm going to try to be there for the Th ride as well.

The trip up the west side and across the north side of Lake Tahoe isn't long on miles, but it is VERY slow going even on a bike.  Figure ave speed of maybe 30 mph.  Strikes me as a very long day...

Frank

[Mark Olson]

Mark and I haven't confirmed our departure date but I believe it is Wednesday for arrival late Wednesday ( while it may move up a day perhaps )  Just an idea for the early arrival guys to possibly head up that way on Thursday Morning and then wind our way back.

I will look at some routes and maybe post ideas.   I do know the road to the north of Virginia City is very good but I will look for more possible side trips.

Steve , I will be checking in on wens so we can decide then . I know Pat was going to pre ride some routes so maybe we can split em up and help him out.

[Capn Ron]

here is a picture of the map

sorry  I lack the technology --- ( google maps changed to make it a lot harder-- re very confusing)  as I used to be able to share a

I like it Steve!

Here's a JPG of the route:



And a link to the "live" map:

https://goo.gl/maps/NBkFA

[Pat Conlon]

I'm familiar with this route and the slow traffic around Tahoe holds no attraction for me.

For me, the Sierra mountains have a beauty that no city can replicate....plus, very light traffic and low LEO presence.

Here's my idea:

Ride 1  From Coleville, north on 395...turn west on hwy 89 to 88 west and down to Jackson (lunch)
then south on Hwy 49 to Hwy 4 turn east....up the mountain to Hwy 89 east and back to Coleville.

Here's a link to the "live" Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/8LzfK

Ride 2. From Coleville south on 395 to Sonora Pass Hwy 108 over the mountain to Sonora (lunch)
then south on Hwy 49 to Hwy 120 turn east, back over the mountain to 395, then north to Coleville.

Here's a link to the "live" Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/ceK07
I suspect ride 2 may be too long at 275 miles.

Thank You Capn Ron for your help with the maps!

[Capn Ron]

Here are the three suggested routes so far...Looks like 709 miles of FUN!!!  

[Capn Ron]

Ride 2. From Coleville south on 395 to Sonora Pass Hwy 108 over the mountain to Sonora (lunch)
then south on Hwy 49 to Hwy 120 turn east, back over the mountain to 395, then north to Coleville.

Here's a link to the "live" Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/ceK07
I suspect ride 2 may be too long at 275 miles.

Thank You Capn Ron for your help with the maps!

I think we'd have a hard time finding ANY loop route through the Sierra Nevadas that wasn't spectacular!  Lovin' both of these routes!

Running the 120 (Tioga Pass) takes us through Yosemite National Park...Even just running the road requires an entrance fee and it's $15 per motorcycle.  If you plan on hitting other National Parks ANYwhere in the U.S. over the next 12 months, you can get an annual parks pass for $80.  Two or three parks and that has well paid for itself (Glacier National, Yellowstone, Zion, Canyonlands...) and it helps support the amazing National Parks System we have.

If there is a contingency of riders that want to endure the flow of traffic into Yosemite Valley, I'd be up for that.  I've been through there once and it really needs to be seen to be believed.  We'll be riding right by the valley and it'll add around two hours...but that time will be added on to the end of your life because you got to see this:

[moparman70]

For the record --- the Virginia City route was just an early bird special ---

basically and alternate idea to go on so we don't duplicate the roads we are taking on the rally for persons arriving tues or wed. ---  and give the out of town folks a look-see at Virginia City ( and I will be damned it I hoof it straight there and back)...... thus around the lake was a pretty good route.   As far as it being slow ---- as long as its not raining slow is ok --- as it gets good once you get to 431 and I am sure there are some purrrty views of the lake along the route.

I am not sure as I said about our arrival time --- I took the whole week off so I am considering travelling up Tuesday if MonkeyMark wants to --- so that would give me and extra day to fool around aswell.

If help is needed on a pre-ride route I might be able to help with that as well. 

[Pat Conlon]

For folks who are 62 or older, there is a senior park pass you can get for a measly $10 good for a lifetime.
http://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html

Keep it in your tank bag. 1 pass is good for 1 vehicle which can be car full of people....or 1 motorcycle.