No Cal BMW – 50th Anniversary 49er Rally

Thanks for the info Karl. I agree, this will be a great trip with lots of new areas to explore.

For those who wish to ride up to Quincy, breaking it into two days, I can lead. We can meet at the Starbucks, 1041 N. Millikin, Ontario, 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, and arrive in Quincy on May 26.
I’m thinking a motel somewhere along the way, as this would make it easier than setting up and taking down.

Please let me know if you will be joining this group ride. I’ll have more specifics, but this is a start.

Pete R. and I will be departing from OC near the 405 on Thursday around 5am and will take a straight shot up to Quincy.

For those going up the two-day, 395 route, I figure we’ll overnight in Bishop on Wednesday, 25 May. I am booked at the Super 8 in Bishop.

Although the Rally is until 30 May, I am more than likely going to come back on Sunday, May 29, making it a one day ride, seeing that Monday is a holiday, and traffic coming in to So Cal should be lighter than Monday. And, spending Mem Day with the wife!

Re. Bristlecone, that would be tough. An hour there, an hour back, plus at least an hour to check the Pines out. I’ve been there (during the Fall Colors), but that is an option for those who wish, seeing as we are staying in Bishop.

John Crittenden wrote:

For those going up the two-day, 395 route, I figure we’ll overnight in Bishop on Wednesday, 25 May. I am booked at the Super 8 in Bishop.

Just booked the Super 8, I believe Howard B. Will ride with us.

Lunch at Cooper Top BBQ?

Copper Top BBQ
(760) 582-2633
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mx4fvvVuan8iEC3v5

Sunday at the 49er Rally is a pack-up and go day. In fact, the rally officially ends at 11:00 am according to their website.

Like John, Sergio and I don’t want anything to do with Memorial Day Monday traffic when everyone is coming home from the long weekend, so we will be packing up and heading out fairly early on Sunday and going straight home. It’s interesting to note that the ride home via I-5 is 560 miles, via SR-99 it’s 564 miles, and via 395 it’s 566 miles (to central OC) so mileage-wise it’s a wash. The initial plan is to come back via SR-99, but that hasn’t been written in ink yet.

FWIW, Sergio and I will be riding up to the rally in ‘get-there’ mode (I-5) on Thursday. Anyone with similar plans is welcome to join us.

Lots of options, but let’s get there and have a great time! Wednesday a.m., I was planning on breakfast at Molly Brown’s near Helendale, on National Trails, it’s pretty good! Copper Top for lunch or dinner, or maybe on the return.

Country style breakfast, looks good!

Molly Brown’s Country Cafe
(760) 951-8282
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QNDakrVVmfzct67h6

You’re right, Karl. I guess I was getting the 49er and Chief Joseph rallies mixed up.
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I guess I’ll have to reassess whether I really want to ride home on Sunday or do it on Monday. I dread the holiday traffic, but I’m not sure I want to miss the last whole day of the rally.

Karl Wagner wrote:

Hey Pete,
The 49er Rally website shows 11am Monday 5/30 as the closing of the rally. That means the closing ceremonies and likely the GS Giants challenge and several other challenges which are good to watch, (or participate in if you like) are on Sunday.
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Just wanted to clarify, it is a long way up there area great riding in the area, we are going to take full advantage, but understand if you want to miss the Monday traffic.
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Enjoy the ride, see you there,

Karl

I have to be on a 7am flight to Newark on the 31st and will need to rest up and pack for that trip. I don’t have the option to return Monday so I will return on Sunday.

Karl,
Just curios, can I nether the GS events with my 1600GT?

I’ve been riding motorcycles for 56+ years, but this will be the first time I camp at a rally; either alone or with other club members. So my question is, do the club members try to camp together as a group or is it basically everyone for themselves?
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Sergio & I will be riding straight up on Thursday and I anticipate arriving at the fairgrounds around 2-3. Any idea when the 2-day group expects to arrive? Is any additional planning necessary?
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As I’ve mentioned before, I lived right next to the fairgrounds for 12+ years and I’ve been back to Quincy to visit as little as 6 years ago, but it’s been 20 years since I was on fairgrounds property so I can’t be much help suggesting prime places to pitch tents anymore.

We camped together by the field area at last year in Mariposa CA. Call me or John at the event check-in area.

Willis Ho
714.767.7960

Campsite map is in the attached rally program quide.

Hi All,
Covid has knocked me out of this trip. I’m so sad to miss this ride with you all and the 50th NorCal rally, especially after I’ve been to the last four.

Although there are no refunds, NorCal sent me this note…

“If you know a person you would like to transfer your registration too, please have them register and let us know and we will transfer your payment to the new registrant.”

So if anyone still wants to sign up, you are already paid for! Give me a call.

Eric,
I too am down with Covid and am out for the count. I signed up for the Rawhyde class at the rally and would rather give away my spot than flush the entire fee down the drain. If any club member is interested in taking my spot on Saturday let me know and I will reach out to Rawhyde and ask if they will transfer. I am not interested any compensation for the class. I’d rather the spot go to a club member.

So sorry to hear that Sergio.

Bummers, Sergio and Eric. Will miss you two.

As far as where to pitch, we likely will get at or near the circled area on the map. Whoever arrives first, make yourself visible!

Eric and Sergio, hope this finds you feeling better. Chris