Sunday Morning Ride in Marin Tomorrow - August 2nd, 2014

Alex · August 2nd, 2014, 07:13 PM

Hi all -

Wanted to invite folks on a Sunday ride up in Marin for tomorrow. 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 101 freeway around 11:30 - 11:45 AM. Pace is moderate to "moderate-plus", but no matter what your preferred speed there will be someone waiting at the next corner (as long as you've let me 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). I usually get off 101N at the Freitas exit right before Lucas Valley Road to fill up prior to ride start; there are several gas stations right on the west side of 101 there.

Weather looks to be reasonable tomorrow, It will be chilly for the first few miles on Lucas Valley Road, but will warm up gradually from there. Not sure yet if I'll take the 300 or the RT, but if a bunch of y'all (thanks, @ally99) say you're coming, I'd lean toward the ninjette.

@rojoracing53 @CycleCam303 @Jiggles @setasai @CynicalC @tfkrocks @Lychee @greenaero @Sushilover @Manimal

rojoracing53 · August 2nd, 2014, 07:54 PM

That's to bad, I'm normally all for an early ride but I'm already going to be starting my Mtb ride at 6:30 in Santa Rosa and won't be done till about 9:00. Maybe I could meet you guys after lunch but it sound like you'll be pretty far north by that time.

Alex · August 3rd, 2014, 12:37 AM

Went through all of my insurance and registration cards, and am now fully up to date. Hopefully this means I won't need to take them back out anytime soon...

tfkrocks · August 3rd, 2014, 02:07 AM

I wish. I will be doing less fun things starting earlier in the morning.

ally99 · August 3rd, 2014, 03:24 PM

I want to ride with y'all! (@Alex , you're welcome.

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August 2nd, 2014, 07:13 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	Sunday Morning Ride in Marin Tomorrow - August 2nd, 2014 Hi all - Wanted to invite folks on a Sunday ride up in Marin for tomorrow. 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 101 freeway around 11:30 - 11:45 AM. Pace is moderate to "moderate-plus", but no matter what your preferred speed there will be someone waiting at the next corner (as long as you've let me 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). I usually get off 101N at the Freitas exit right before Lucas Valley Road to fill up prior to ride start; there are several gas stations right on the west side of 101 there. Weather looks to be reasonable tomorrow, It will be chilly for the first few miles on Lucas Valley Road, but will warm up gradually from there. Not sure yet if I'll take the 300 or the RT, but if a bunch of y'all (thanks, @ally99) say you're coming, I'd lean toward the ninjette. @rojoracing53 @CycleCam303 @Jiggles @setasai @CynicalC @tfkrocks @Lychee @greenaero @Sushilover @Manimal __________________________________________________ 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)

August 3rd, 2014, 12:37 AM	#3
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	Went through all of my insurance and registration cards, and am now fully up to date. Hopefully this means I won't need to take them back out anytime soon... __________________________________________________ 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)

August 3rd, 2014, 03:24 PM	#5
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I want to ride with y'all! (@Alex , you're welcome. ) __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

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August 2nd, 2014, 07:54 PM	#2
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	That's to bad, I'm normally all for an early ride but I'm already going to be starting my Mtb ride at 6:30 in Santa Rosa and won't be done till about 9:00. Maybe I could meet you guys after lunch but it sound like you'll be pretty far north by that time.

August 3rd, 2014, 02:07 AM	#4
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I wish. I will be doing less fun things starting earlier in the morning.