WCR possible Route destination

[ZOA NOM]

Is there anyone in NorCal interested in a daytrip up for one of the rides? I'm in Livermore, and I'm not really interested in the overnight up at Coleville, but I'm down for an early run up to a rendezvous and join the run for the day.

[Capn Ron]

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.  

Yeah, I'm with ya Steve!  I rode through Virginia City, but it was at the end of a 600 mile day crossing the Nevada desert in 106 degree heat.  I didn't even stop, but vowed to go back!!!

As much as I LOVE hammering out some twisty mountain roads, my riding is so embellished by the unplanned (and often planned) slow downs to take in some scenery.  The 89 around Emerald Bay is spectacular!

Keep me posted as to when you're heading up.  I'm probably going to ride to the area a day or two ahead of time to hang out with friends and run Ice House Road on the way to Colleville (been on my bucket list for YEARS!).  



Here's 27 miles of forested nirvana that is Icehouse Road:

[Flynt]

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

...and one that I'd do...  just calibrating on what you're getting into.  The views along Emerald Bay and 431 make the whole thing worth while.

Frank

[Mark Olson]

Capn Ron,  Ice house road is best run entering from hwy 50 , So take 50 then ice house rd then on to wentworth springs rd.  That way you are heading uphill with the grade and save your brakes . The best way to run that , Trust me and you will not be disappointed.

So enter at hwy 50 and take ice house rd to wentworth springs rd. Then after you reach Georgetown take the 193 to the 49 to placerville and back on hwy 50 to the 89 .

It looks as though you are coming from auburn on your map but maybe catch the 49 to placerville  to pleasant valley road to sly park road/E16 which will dump you onto hwy 50 at pollock pines  and a couple more miles further is ice house rd.

There are other local jewels as well .. Salmon falls road... Latrobe road... 

[andyoutandabout]

Mark is the truth, icehouse is the way.

[Capn Ron]

Right there with you both...I've run Ice House Road to Wentworth Springs from the 50 on MANY occasions.  Unfortunately, I was always towing the rock crawler out to the Rubicon...  Every time, my head has always gone into the motorcycle mode thinking how great that road would be!  I totally agree that uphill is the way to go!

That being said, I'll be staying near Auburn...then heading through Georgetown, Wentworth Springs to Ice House, onto the 50 and off to Coleville.  Hoping to make a nice morning of it with an early afternoon arrival at the WCR base camp!   

[Mark Olson]

Alright Ron , Sounds like your route is already set... just trying to increase your enjoyment. 

[Capn Ron]

Alright Ron , Sounds like your route is already set... just trying to increase your enjoyment. 

Definitely!  You're the go-to guys for the roads up there for sure!   

I have an extra bed at the rally lodge if you know anyone who wants to split costs send 'em my way! 

[Mark Olson]

Alright Ron , Sounds like your route is already set... just trying to increase your enjoyment. 

Definitely!  You're the go-to guys for the roads up there for sure!   

I have an extra bed at the rally lodge if you know anyone who wants to split costs send 'em my way! 

Check with Andy , He is a bit of a last minute guy and probably needs a bed. 

[moparman70]

Mike Ramos sometimes needs a bed as well Capt Ron

What day are you riding the Ice House Road ---

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[Mike Ramos]

Good morning!

Thanks for the consideration gentlemen...  I already have a room reserved and will be riding in early Friday morning for two days.  Then meandering towards the north to the Central Rally.

Ride safe,

Mike 

[Capn Ron]

What day are you riding the Ice House Road ---

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I'm heading up to Auburn for Tuesday night....then I'm making a few stops Wednesday morning and running Ice Hose to Coleville in the early afternoon.

[Mike 86 in San Dimas]

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

Don't we have an age limit? That reminds me...of something... I'll get back to ya

[ZOA NOM]

Mike Ramos sometimes needs a bed as well Capt Ron

What day are you riding the Ice House Road ---

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I'm sleeping with Mike... wait... We're sleeping together... wait... He's letting me share his room... wait...

[moparman70]

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

Don't we have an age limit? That reminds me...of something... I'll get back to ya

I think we did have an age limit --- but I can't remember --- Wait I think I wrote the rule down --- damn --- I can't see it without my glasses -------- I am going to have to say no age limit as I can seem to remember or see my way clear on the subject....