Marin Ride to Breakfast - Sunday, 04/05/09

Alex · March 30th, 2009, 05:11 PM

Hi all -

Wanted to invite folks on a Sunday ride up in Marin. The ride start is at the Big Rock Deli, 1500 Lucas Valley Rd, in Marin County about 2 miles west of the junction with US101. (Here's a link to the ride start on Google Maps)

Meet time is a little before 8, and we'll get on the road just a few minutes past 8. The ride goes through all of those fun roads you've heard about (Lucas Valley, Nicasio, Hicks Valley, Chileno Valley, and much more), lasts about an hour, and we'll grab breakfast in Occidental just a little past 9. After breakfast, the ride back includes Coleman Valley, a large chunk of 1, and some more fun roads out near Dillon Beach. The standard route will have you back down Lucas Valley and at the freeway around 11:30 - 11:45 AM. Pace is moderate, but no matter what your preferred speed there will be someone waiting at the next corner (as long as you've let somebody know that you don't know the route). Total mileage is about 55 miles prior to breakfast, about 70 miles after breakfast. Helps to come with a full tank, as there aren't a ton of gas stations en route (though there is one in Bodega Bay about 15 miles into the after breakfast route).

Weather looks to be phenomenal once again this weekend, with a projected high into the 70's. May be a little chilly before breakfast, but with the sun out it will be plenty warm after breakfast.

Here are some pictures from the same ride awhile back.

Angel-be-Good · April 3rd, 2009, 09:37 PM

Woo hoo, I think I can do this. Gotta convince the ladyfriend that it's okay to go for a ride on Saturday and Sunday now.

But man, 8:00 AM!? Are the roads even open that early?

SF-Dug · April 4th, 2009, 05:54 PM

I'll try to make it but if I can't I'll hit it next Sunday for sure.

Angel-be-Good · April 4th, 2009, 07:56 PM

I just realized I'm going to have to wake up at like 6:30 for this ride, it better be sunny!

Alex · April 4th, 2009, 10:40 PM

It's 100% guaranteed to be clear and sunny, don't worry!

(but it still might be a little chilly, the sun can only do so much that early...

)

Angel-be-Good · April 4th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Is there gas on Lucas Valley?

Alex · April 5th, 2009, 12:09 AM

No gas on Lucas Valley. There's gas at the Freitas exit on 101 right before the smith road/lucas valley road exit. Several gas stations right on the west side of 101 right off of Freitas, you can get right back on to head north 1 exit and then get off at Lucas Valley.

Angel-be-Good · April 5th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Right on, thanks

Alex · April 5th, 2009, 02:45 PM

A little chilly this morning, but there were still 11 or 12 bikes at the deli when I arrived this morning. Quite a few new folks made the trek as well: 2 from SBR, 1 from ninjette.org, plus some friends of Don's. So for the first time I can remember, we had 3 screaming 250's on the ride.

I left the deli parking lot, and only made it a few hundred yards before I realized I had forgotten to re-hook up my heated liner, so I pulled over to fix that problem and the train of bikes zipped right by. But it was probably a better idea anyway; this way I was closer to some of the riders that had come due to my invite anyway, and I was already going to waiting at the intersections to make sure everybody was heading in the right direction. It was quite chilly on Lucas Valley (in the low 40's), but happily it warmed up a bit as the ride went on. Much of the ride was spent leapfrogging back and forth with Ryan, one of the folks from ninjette.org on an identical ninja 250. We all made it to Howard's safe and sound, and by that point the sun was starting to make some headway.

After breakfast most of the group headed west over Coleman Valley Road. The views were quite crisp and clear, and even though it probably wouldn't be described as warm yet, it was approaching warmth at least.

Once we hit 1 we stopped for a minute at the Coleman Beach overlook for pictures:

Matthias (mattzz) & Ryan (R.Sallee):

Eric (from SBR):

Gearing back up:

All of these pics and more are available in full-res right in this gallery.

Rest of the ride was just about perfect, with nice temps, good pace, no scares from traffic, road conditions, or anything else. Glad I made it out this morning and glad some other folks were able to join me.

Angel-be-Good · April 5th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Phenomenal ride, hope I didn't hold you up too much, Alex. Really appreciate the invite. I'm trying to recreate the route on Google Maps so I can run it again, but with more camera stops

EDIT: Here was what I came up with. Lemme know if it's accurate.

rceezy · April 5th, 2009, 04:54 PM

As always, looks like a stinking blast. I'm glad a few of you were able to enjoy the SUN!!

Alex · April 5th, 2009, 05:01 PM

Not at all Ryan! It was fun zipping around with other 250's. I just emailed you (and Matthias) the route we took this morning.

Ken · April 5th, 2009, 05:06 PM

Wow,

I hope to join your rides later this summer.

Alex · April 5th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Ryan - your google route looks pretty close. But I can neither confirm nor deny publicly that those are the actual roads we were on or plan to be on in the future.

Angel-be-Good · April 5th, 2009, 07:37 PM

Maybe I'll put it to the test to iron out any kinks. Also, here are some of the photos I took.

And Alex said there were no traffic scares, but this guy (and his many buddies yet to be wiped clean from my visor) begs to differ.

March 30th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#1
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Marin Ride to Breakfast - Sunday, 04/05/09 Hi all - Wanted to invite folks on a Sunday ride up in Marin. The ride start is at the Big Rock Deli, 1500 Lucas Valley Rd, in Marin County about 2 miles west of the junction with US101. (Here's a link to the ride start on Google Maps) Meet time is a little before 8, and we'll get on the road just a few minutes past 8. The ride goes through all of those fun roads you've heard about (Lucas Valley, Nicasio, Hicks Valley, Chileno Valley, and much more), lasts about an hour, and we'll grab breakfast in Occidental just a little past 9. After breakfast, the ride back includes Coleman Valley, a large chunk of 1, and some more fun roads out near Dillon Beach. The standard route will have you back down Lucas Valley and at the freeway around 11:30 - 11:45 AM. Pace is moderate, but no matter what your preferred speed there will be someone waiting at the next corner (as long as you've let somebody know that you don't know the route). Total mileage is about 55 miles prior to breakfast, about 70 miles after breakfast. Helps to come with a full tank, as there aren't a ton of gas stations en route (though there is one in Bodega Bay about 15 miles into the after breakfast route). Weather looks to be phenomenal once again this weekend, with a projected high into the 70's. May be a little chilly before breakfast, but with the sun out it will be plenty warm after breakfast. Here are some pictures from the same ride awhile back. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 3rd, 2009, 09:37 PM	#2
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Woo hoo, I think I can do this. Gotta convince the ladyfriend that it's okay to go for a ride on Saturday and Sunday now. But man, 8:00 AM!? Are the roads even open that early? __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

April 4th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#4
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	I just realized I'm going to have to wake up at like 6:30 for this ride, it better be sunny! __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

April 4th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It's 100% guaranteed to be clear and sunny, don't worry! (but it still might be a little chilly, the sun can only do so much that early... ) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 4th, 2009, 11:57 PM	#6
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Is there gas on Lucas Valley? __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

April 4th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#3
SF-Dug ninjette.org member Name: Dug Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 81	I'll try to make it but if I can't I'll hit it next Sunday for sure.

April 5th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	No gas on Lucas Valley. There's gas at the Freitas exit on 101 right before the smith road/lucas valley road exit. Several gas stations right on the west side of 101 right off of Freitas, you can get right back on to head north 1 exit and then get off at Lucas Valley. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 5th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#8
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Right on, thanks __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

April 5th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	A little chilly this morning, but there were still 11 or 12 bikes at the deli when I arrived this morning. Quite a few new folks made the trek as well: 2 from SBR, 1 from ninjette.org, plus some friends of Don's. So for the first time I can remember, we had 3 screaming 250's on the ride. I left the deli parking lot, and only made it a few hundred yards before I realized I had forgotten to re-hook up my heated liner, so I pulled over to fix that problem and the train of bikes zipped right by. But it was probably a better idea anyway; this way I was closer to some of the riders that had come due to my invite anyway, and I was already going to waiting at the intersections to make sure everybody was heading in the right direction. It was quite chilly on Lucas Valley (in the low 40's), but happily it warmed up a bit as the ride went on. Much of the ride was spent leapfrogging back and forth with Ryan, one of the folks from ninjette.org on an identical ninja 250. We all made it to Howard's safe and sound, and by that point the sun was starting to make some headway. After breakfast most of the group headed west over Coleman Valley Road. The views were quite crisp and clear, and even though it probably wouldn't be described as warm yet, it was approaching warmth at least. Once we hit 1 we stopped for a minute at the Coleman Beach overlook for pictures: Matthias (mattzz) & Ryan (R.Sallee): Eric (from SBR): Gearing back up: All of these pics and more are available in full-res right in this gallery. Rest of the ride was just about perfect, with nice temps, good pace, no scares from traffic, road conditions, or anything else. Glad I made it out this morning and glad some other folks were able to join me. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 5th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#10
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Phenomenal ride, hope I didn't hold you up too much, Alex. Really appreciate the invite. I'm trying to recreate the route on Google Maps so I can run it again, but with more camera stops EDIT: *Here was* what I came up with. Lemme know if it's accurate. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best** \| Current mileage: 50,000 Last futzed with by Angel-be-Good; April 5th, 2009 at 07:33 PM.

April 5th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#11
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	As always, looks like a stinking blast. I'm glad a few of you were able to enjoy the SUN!!

April 5th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#12
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Not at all Ryan! It was fun zipping around with other 250's. I just emailed you (and Matthias) the route we took this morning. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 5th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#13
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	Wow, I hope to join your rides later this summer. __________________________________________________ My Mods

April 5th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#14
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Ryan - your google route looks pretty close. But I can neither confirm nor deny publicly that those are the actual roads we were on or plan to be on in the future. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 5th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#15
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Maybe I'll put it to the test to iron out any kinks. Also, here are some of the photos I took. And Alex said there were no traffic scares, but this guy (and his many buddies yet to be wiped clean from my visor) begs to differ. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

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