BILL'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. Sept 20, 2020

[thepretender]

When I rode through this morning I noticed Castillo's for mexican and Miner's Roadhouse 140 were also available. Road house had a sign saying open for indoor dining.

 

[bikeama]

When I rode through this morning I noticed Castillo's for mexican and Miner's Roadhouse 140 were also available. Road house had a sign saying open for indoor dining.

Had a great lunch at the 1850 House today. Good spot and if someone needs a happy burger they are just across the street.


Bill

 

[bikewanker]

I would consider finally joining Bill on his birthday ride an Achievement.

 

[bikeama]

ONE WEEK UNTIL BILL's BIRTHDAY RIDE. :ride :ride


I did the test ride. After more than 20 years of going over Tioga Pass, Covid has made my normal birthday ride all but impossible. The old ride was a 360-mile round trip. This year we will only ride 220 miles from Starbucks in Stockton and back. But we are riding :teeth Maps links are below. There are a few spots with lose asphalt and one spot with light sand from an aggregate plant. Both are on smaller roads and we will not be going that fast there. Just want everyone to be aware. Hwy's 132, 49, and 140 are in good shape and fun. :ride There will be two spots for lunch in Mariposa next to each other. Happy Burger and The 1850 Restaurant. 1850 a little more upscale both good and both have outdoor dining.


Google Map link Stockton to Mariposa.

Google Map link Mariposa to Stockton.

Going to call this one the Smoke and Ash Ride.

 

[thepretender]

I'll meet you at the corner of 49 and Greeley Hill Rd. 100 yard to the left of where you turn onto 49 in Coulterville.

I usually take a break and Miners Mart in Big Oak Flat then turn around but I'll just turn around and head back and break in Coulterville that way I can't miss you.

 

[bikeama]

I'll meet you at the corner of 49 and Greeley Hill Rd. 100 yard to the left of where you turn onto 49 in Coulterville.

I usually take a break and Miners Mart in Big Oak Flat then turn around but I'll just turn around and head back and break in Coulterville that way I can't miss you.

Sounds good. We will pull off and take a break there, let the newer riders catch up get a rest before going down 49. Looks like a lot of room by the Hotel Jeffery to pull off.

Bill

 

[thepretender]

Yeah I don't think the hotel is open any longer so room for 20-30 bikes at least. Enough for the whole group

 

[CannonFodder]

Sounds like fun - I'm in!

 

[wheel_muse]

Happy Birthday, Bill! I'm gonna watch the skies and hope for cleaner air. , I'll join the ride! :ride

 

[thepretender]

I'm halfway between Mariposa and Oakhurst and the air was a whole lot better today in the afternoon after the clouds cleared up we actually saw blue skies. If this holds thru Sunday Bill should have a great b-day ride.

 

[bikeama]

The air is looking good today. Hope it stays for another day.

RED lines appx where we will be riding.

 

[thepretender]

Not to bad today ride
Youtube f-ed the video quality but heres some dragon from today.

youtu.be/aRmE0nKQ85k

 

[budman]

Have fun tomorrow Bill. :ride

 

[wheel_muse]

Sorry im not gonna make your ride...enjoy! :ride

 

[bikeama]

We had 20 riders come on the ride when we picked up Dough in Coulterville. Big Thank you to all that came on the ride. I had a great birthday ride; I hope everyone had a great time.

There were 3 or 4 Barfers who came along. Thanks you guys for making the long trip. I just took a few pictures. Will get some from a friend who took a lot of pictures. Doug (thepretender) took a movie going through the Little Dragon, can't wait to see them

First 3 pictures top of Old Sonora Road, waiting for the crew to catch up. 4th picture break under a pine tree in Coulterville. Last picture quick break after riding the Little Dragon.

 

[budman]

Great turnout.

Bet it was a good day for all. :ride

 

[derache123]

Thanks for a great ride today Bill! I hope you had an excellent birthday.

 

[thepretender]

I really don't enjoy editing if I did this could be MUCH shorter. Feel free to jump around and skip whatever. At least I got something uploaded By the way he's the one up front who only a few could stay with.

youtu.be/s5L7zYC15uo

 

[budman]

Road looks nice.

Enjoyed some flow.
One day I will ride with Bill.

The day he sleeps in I would guess. :laughing

 

[bikeama]

Nice video Doug. Makes me want to set up my old GoPro. Wonder why the LED lights, my Clearwater brake light and Dan's Clearwater running lights both flickered. Must be something with the frequency.