Sunday Morning Ride in Marin - 1/5/13 - tomorrow

Alex · January 4th, 2014, 12:56 PM

EDIT: I can no longer make this ride (see post down below). The ride itself is still happening, but I won't be able to be there.

Hi all -

Wanted to invite folks on a Sunday ride up in Marin for tomorrow, to start the new year right! 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 perfect tomorrow, for a January day in California. Sunny and clear throughout, starting in the 40's for the ride start, and ending up in the high 50's by ride's end. 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 · January 4th, 2014, 01:02 PM

Battling the flu right now so the thought of having a headache with my helmet on don't sound very good. I'll catch you guys next time.

ally99 · January 4th, 2014, 01:41 PM

Y'all have fun! You're welcome @Alex.

I wish I could go! Sounds like a fun ride.

Alex · January 4th, 2014, 03:17 PM

Ack - sorry, but change in plans. We were invited to a dirt day tomorrow, so will be going with the whole family of dirty bikes and heading south for the day. The SMR is still on (as it always is), so if you're still interested in joining, just introduce yourself at the Big Rock Deli and ask if someone would be able to wait at the turns to get you to Howard's Cafe without issue. But unfortunately I can't make it...

tfkrocks · January 4th, 2014, 05:49 PM

Maybe another time. Got obligations at noon and would rather not push the time so close.

January 4th, 2014, 12:56 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 - 1/5/13 - tomorrow EDIT: I can no longer make this ride (see post down below). The ride itself is still happening, but I won't be able to be there. Hi all - Wanted to invite folks on a Sunday ride up in Marin for tomorrow, to start the new year right! 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 perfect tomorrow, for a January day in California. Sunny and clear throughout, starting in the 40's for the ride start, and ending up in the high 50's by ride's end. 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)
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January 4th, 2014, 01:41 PM	#3
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	Y'all have fun! You're welcome @Alex. I wish I could go! Sounds like a fun ride. __________________________________________________ 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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January 4th, 2014, 03:17 PM	#4
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	Ack - sorry, but change in plans. We were invited to a dirt day tomorrow, so will be going with the whole family of dirty bikes and heading south for the day. The SMR is still on (as it always is), so if you're still interested in joining, just introduce yourself at the Big Rock Deli and ask if someone would be able to wait at the turns to get you to Howard's Cafe without issue. But unfortunately I can't make it... __________________________________________________ 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)

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January 4th, 2014, 01:02 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	Battling the flu right now so the thought of having a headache with my helmet on don't sound very good. I'll catch you guys next time.

January 4th, 2014, 05:49 PM	#5
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	Maybe another time. Got obligations at noon and would rather not push the time so close.