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The Orange Ones Go Faster
There is a previous ride posted that was re scheduled to 11-7-10. Here are the details of the new ride. SNA has joined forces with Gail at Cycle Specialties and the original ride has been enhanced with more to-destination dual sport riding than freeway. Here is some of the information from the SNA web site. Original Post found here: http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349505
SierraNevadaAdventures Article Here: http://www.sierranevadaadventures.com/?p=5499
If you’re idea of adventure includes exploring historic routes, mountain passes and spooky places, then this is the adventure you’ve been looking for.
This unique dual sport adventure ride explores the historic abandoned Donner Summit Tunnels from the 1800’s Transcontinental Railroad. This dual sport adventure ride cannot be fully appreciated without fully understanding the history behind the construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad.
History of Transcontinental Railroad; goes back to when it was just a dream and this grand idea was proposed for the planning of the Pacific Railroad in 1838. The Pacific Railroad proposed their plan to congress but congress could not decide on a route because the northerners wanted a northern route and the southerners wanted a southern route. The discovery of gold on the American River in 1848 resulted in the largest migration in human history with the promise of “free gold” in California. During 1849 over 55,000 people traveled overland routes and many thousands by sea. With so many people now heading west, travel and trade across the country suddenly became more important and the need for a transcontinental railroad suddenly became a priority. Congress still could not decide on a route, so they sent five surveying teams out in 1853 to explore possible railroad routes to the Gold Country. California desperately needed railroads to replace the mule teams, stage coaches, and steamboats on which the entire economy was dependent on, so the first railroad (the Sacramento Valley Railroad) was started in 1854.
“Big Four”; Leland Stanford, Collis P. Huntington, Mark Hopkins and Charles Crocker were brought together in 1861 by Theodore Judah to form the Central Pacific Railroad. Ground breaking to signify the beginning of work on the Central Pacific took place in Sacramento on January 8th, 1863 and the route they were to take was the one laid out by Theodore Judah many years before, when he had surveyed the Sierra Nevada. Although the beginning of construction took place in relatively flat land, labor and financial problems were resulting in slow progress with only 600 workers instead of the original plan for over 5,000 workers. The answer to the lack of workers was solved when the Chinese labors were hired in 1865, after Charles Crocker pointed out, “the Chinese made the Great Wall didn’t they?”
Donner Pass Tunnels; of the Central Pacific Railroad became the most difficult section by far of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. It is an epic tale, for the builders of the Central Pacific that had no convenient pass such as the Rockies that afforded the Union Pacific for its leg of the transcontinental line. Instead, they were confronted by the Sierra Nevada’s seemingly impassible granite spires. It is the story of a battle fought by a small group of men who earned victory by thorough planning, persistent effort, and willingness to carry on against desperate and largely unknown odds.
Abandoned Tunnels; were constructed by men who risked their lives and many who perished in the very dangerous work of blasting granite, laying ties over treacherous terrain and being lowered by ropes from the top of cliffs in small baskets to chip away at the granite and plant explosives. The abandoned tunnels on this historic route have stood the test of time and remain as monuments to the workers who risked their lives to construct the most difficult section of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Dual Sport Riders; who seek adventure will find and opportunity to step back in time as they travel through these historic abandoned tunnels in the High Sierra.
Donner Pass Abandoned Tunnels – Dual Sport Adventure
*This dual sport adventure ride is perfect for medium to large dual sport adventure bikes.
*Off-road terrain is rated “mild to moderate” with lots of adventure.
*Ride distance 150+ miles round trip (35 miles dirt)
*One gas stop (additional gas stop available if required)
*Bring water & food (Don’t forget your Camera)
Date: Sunday November 7, 2010
Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: McDonalds in Auburn
13370 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
“FREE” Ride special event to SNA members:
Pre-register & your ride is “FREE” – contact: markg@SierraNevadaAdventures.com
Cancellations:
Rides may be cancelled within 24 hours of the ride due to unpredictable weather.
Please re-visit the ride article the night before the ride for cancellations & re-schedule information.
.
Questions: markg@SierraNevadaAdventures.com
SierraNevadaAdventures Article Here: http://www.sierranevadaadventures.com/?p=5499
If you’re idea of adventure includes exploring historic routes, mountain passes and spooky places, then this is the adventure you’ve been looking for.
This unique dual sport adventure ride explores the historic abandoned Donner Summit Tunnels from the 1800’s Transcontinental Railroad. This dual sport adventure ride cannot be fully appreciated without fully understanding the history behind the construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad.
History of Transcontinental Railroad; goes back to when it was just a dream and this grand idea was proposed for the planning of the Pacific Railroad in 1838. The Pacific Railroad proposed their plan to congress but congress could not decide on a route because the northerners wanted a northern route and the southerners wanted a southern route. The discovery of gold on the American River in 1848 resulted in the largest migration in human history with the promise of “free gold” in California. During 1849 over 55,000 people traveled overland routes and many thousands by sea. With so many people now heading west, travel and trade across the country suddenly became more important and the need for a transcontinental railroad suddenly became a priority. Congress still could not decide on a route, so they sent five surveying teams out in 1853 to explore possible railroad routes to the Gold Country. California desperately needed railroads to replace the mule teams, stage coaches, and steamboats on which the entire economy was dependent on, so the first railroad (the Sacramento Valley Railroad) was started in 1854.
“Big Four”; Leland Stanford, Collis P. Huntington, Mark Hopkins and Charles Crocker were brought together in 1861 by Theodore Judah to form the Central Pacific Railroad. Ground breaking to signify the beginning of work on the Central Pacific took place in Sacramento on January 8th, 1863 and the route they were to take was the one laid out by Theodore Judah many years before, when he had surveyed the Sierra Nevada. Although the beginning of construction took place in relatively flat land, labor and financial problems were resulting in slow progress with only 600 workers instead of the original plan for over 5,000 workers. The answer to the lack of workers was solved when the Chinese labors were hired in 1865, after Charles Crocker pointed out, “the Chinese made the Great Wall didn’t they?”
Donner Pass Tunnels; of the Central Pacific Railroad became the most difficult section by far of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. It is an epic tale, for the builders of the Central Pacific that had no convenient pass such as the Rockies that afforded the Union Pacific for its leg of the transcontinental line. Instead, they were confronted by the Sierra Nevada’s seemingly impassible granite spires. It is the story of a battle fought by a small group of men who earned victory by thorough planning, persistent effort, and willingness to carry on against desperate and largely unknown odds.
Abandoned Tunnels; were constructed by men who risked their lives and many who perished in the very dangerous work of blasting granite, laying ties over treacherous terrain and being lowered by ropes from the top of cliffs in small baskets to chip away at the granite and plant explosives. The abandoned tunnels on this historic route have stood the test of time and remain as monuments to the workers who risked their lives to construct the most difficult section of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Dual Sport Riders; who seek adventure will find and opportunity to step back in time as they travel through these historic abandoned tunnels in the High Sierra.
Donner Pass Abandoned Tunnels – Dual Sport Adventure
*This dual sport adventure ride is perfect for medium to large dual sport adventure bikes.
*Off-road terrain is rated “mild to moderate” with lots of adventure.
*Ride distance 150+ miles round trip (35 miles dirt)
*One gas stop (additional gas stop available if required)
*Bring water & food (Don’t forget your Camera)
Date: Sunday November 7, 2010
Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: McDonalds in Auburn
13370 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
“FREE” Ride special event to SNA members:
Pre-register & your ride is “FREE” – contact: markg@SierraNevadaAdventures.com
Cancellations:
Rides may be cancelled within 24 hours of the ride due to unpredictable weather.
Please re-visit the ride article the night before the ride for cancellations & re-schedule information.
.
Questions: markg@SierraNevadaAdventures.com
