Karl, FYI, I just signed up for the Nor Cal 49er RAllY in Maripoa, May 25-29, 2017. I’m going to stay in a motel. Are you still planning on going?

Mike Pirosh

(Mike, I moved your post to the correct Forum Topic, and also moved Karl’s reply. JTC)

There’s about a 75% chance that Michele and I will be attending. Working on Dog Sitter or I need a side car real soon. Once that is locked down we will register. Looks like good event. Anyone ever been there?

Hey Troy,
Rick and Lisa Canterneau as well as John Crittenden have made the rally for several years. Sharon and I went once two years ago and are planning on going again this year.
Karl

Rick & Lisa are paid and confirmed, camping of course.

Quick question…We are ready to register since we have a dog sitter. What’s the deal on the dinner?? We like to go out to eat but want to see if there is something we are missing.

I need to go big here as I am making Michele give up a sailing weekend for a “even better” event!!!

Thanks for the help and looking forward to the event.

Troy – the optional $20 Sat night dinner is part of the experience. The food is good but served in a big hall with shared tables and close sitting. I wouldn’t call it romantic. But if you want a fancy restaurant the small town of Mariposa is about 2 miles away (probably not walking distance).

When is everyone heading up? We are not able to leave until late afternoon Thursday or Friday early morning, anyone heading up then?

Also, since we have Memorial Day Monday, we may head over the mountains Sunday, camp somewhere on the Eastern Sierra and finish hwy 395 on Monday. Anyone in???

Karl

We won’t know until we get a little closer on if we can head up Thursday or Friday. At best Thursday AM. More then likely mid day Thursday.

Monday plan sounds great.

We’re planning on attending the May meeting. Finalize some plans then?

Coordinating at the May club meeting will work fine. Thanks

I’m planning on going. Camping, of course.

John,

You can count me in for the ride up.

John – Lisa and I are riding up Friday morning. What’s your plan?

Guys, I might ride up Early Saturday and stay at a hotel Saturday night. Anyone else up for that, is so let me know

Sounds good. Let see a route.

Let’s try Sherman Grade again this year!!!! :0

When you register for the rally, be sure to put down SCBMWRC as your affiliated club. We might win the attendance award. It’s happened before. If you’ve already pre-registered, at check in find the Rally Master and tell him/her that you want to add club affiliation to your application.

See you there! I’m already packed!

Thank you Bill, will do at the rally. Save us some camping room, we will be up late Friday. Sherman Pass or bust!

K&S

Ride safe on Sherman Pass, Karl. Every time I’ve been on that road, it’s been pretty treacherous (gravel, deer, slow moving vehicles). However, the view from the top as well as 9 mile canyon (!) are worth it.

Tioga Pass road is still buried under lots of snow so 120 is out to cross the Sierra’s. Have a great Rally.

Thinking about it, Sherman Pass re-visit will have to wait until a Kernville ride for me.

Current Plan is to head up a bit more direct route, then head up into the hills and find Elwood, Tollhouse, Auberry, etc, on the way to Mariposa, 7hr riding, 350 miles…..wish I could leave now!

Sunday will head home the long way, continue North on 49 to 88, hopefully to 98, the only passes apparently open, and come back down 395 to stay Sunday night in Bridgeport, 5.5hr riding, 250mils. Coming home Monday from Bridgeport, 6hr riding 350 miles.

Karl – Don’t forget that Memorial weekend is the traditional day to open the passes. You might have options for the ride home. Anyhow, if you and John make a route up there, Lisa and I will join you to explore that area around Tollhouse.

Michele and I are leaving Friday early, early AM. Maybe Fresno then some good 2 laners..open to suggestions. Looking forward to a great weekend. See you all there.

Just a reminder for the Rally goers…. Coming home Monday (Memorial Day) on 395 there will be extra traffic around Bishop due to celebrating Mule Days from May 23rd to the 28th. Tioga Pass won’t be open till LATE June due to so much snow this year.
Caltrans website will be your friend.

Packed and ready to go!

I would say you are looking forward to this weekend Bill!??

I’ll be there John!

Yes, I am Karl. It’s been a long time.

See you there!

Great Bill, look forward to seeing you there and hanging out in the beer garden a few nights!

Do I REALLY need to work two more days before heading out to the 49’er Rally????? 🙃

No you don’t NEED to work two more days Karl, you don’t look very well and should rest so you don’t expose your co-workers.

No you don’t NEED to work two more days Karl, you don’t look very well and should rest so you don’t expose your co-workers.

One more day for me! Tick tock!

Thanks Dr. Reitz, can you give me a prescription for Open Roads and Clear Skies! 🙂

Heads up – if I have to take a presentation on Friday morning I will not make the ride with the group and ride up separate. John, can you share the route and maybe I can catch y’all since it would be a small delay. If I don’t have the presentation, I will meet you at Panera.

Brandon, look up at post 5464 where John posted the GPX & PDF route files.

Made it to the rally! A grueling 350 mile ride! If you haven’t left yet, you should stay home. All the good spots are taken. Oh yeah, the weather is terrible, too.

Sorry Bill – 5 MB limit on uploads. (Rick C)

I don’t know if Rick uploaded the “history” folder to the website, but if he did, there are some photos of past awards. You can file this under the category of “mildly interesting”.

Thanks for the attachment size limit, Rick. I adjusted my camera settings.