Amador County/Nor Cal

barknee · August 13th, 2015, 11:54 AM

Hi all,
New to the forum, and a newer rider. Plenty of past riding experience, but that was 20+ years ago and mostly dirt bikes and scooters. My first 2 long "maiden voyage" rides with my buddies happened recently, and wanted to share, for those that are in Nor Cal and looking for a a really nice area to ride. The roads are a blast whether new or seasoned rider. Amador County (Fiddletown, Plymouth, and tons of other cool towns within miles.). Checking out a map of that immediate area is best. Yesterday a friend and I took a quick ride through Folsom and down Salmon Falls Rd, cut through to Georgetown, the town of Cool, Lotus, and many others in between.
If you're looking for a nice, fun ride, I highly suggest these areas! There are so many amazing spots to ride in Nor Cal, but this is a great start, especially if learning, or re-learning to ride!

csmith12 · August 13th, 2015, 11:56 AM

Welcome Dan!

barknee · August 13th, 2015, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Welcome Dan!

Thanks!

allanoue · August 13th, 2015, 12:09 PM

Dan

Alex · August 13th, 2015, 12:39 PM

Yep, many fun riding roads up in that area.

I remember a late night trip to Fiddletown a few years ago for a bonus on the Cal24 rally.

DEFY · August 13th, 2015, 12:46 PM

Welcome !

Hoons54 · August 13th, 2015, 01:58 PM

I've been on Salmon Falls road many times. Fun road but be careful, I've heard a lot of riders went down on that road. Cagers tend to drag gravel onto the road when turning in/out of the roads...

But yea NorCal is full of twisties.

NevadaWolf · August 13th, 2015, 02:06 PM

My opinion through that area is California forgot what the heck a straight line is, or how to grade a road for that matter. Love the twisty back country roads all around between Hwy 88 and Hwy 49. A friend who lives near Nevada City says you can ride for hours around his place and never be more than 75 miles from his house. I have so much fun chasing him around.

I was introduced to Salmon Falls Rd thanks to one of my witnesses for the end of my Hwy 50 ride. Gave good directions and I had a blast on my way to Colfax to chill.

Plus we were just up on Georgetown Rd last weekend, heading over to Wentworth Springs...

I really need to move back closer to the mountains. *sigh*

Welcome to the forum, neighbor!!

August 13th, 2015, 11:54 AM	#1
barknee ninjette.org newbie Name: Dan Location: Sacramento Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 2	Amador County/Nor Cal Hi all, New to the forum, and a newer rider. Plenty of past riding experience, but that was 20+ years ago and mostly dirt bikes and scooters. My first 2 long "maiden voyage" rides with my buddies happened recently, and wanted to share, for those that are in Nor Cal and looking for a a really nice area to ride. The roads are a blast whether new or seasoned rider. Amador County (Fiddletown, Plymouth, and tons of other cool towns within miles.). Checking out a map of that immediate area is best. Yesterday a friend and I took a quick ride through Folsom and down Salmon Falls Rd, cut through to Georgetown, the town of Cool, Lotus, and many others in between. If you're looking for a nice, fun ride, I highly suggest these areas! There are so many amazing spots to ride in Nor Cal, but this is a great start, especially if learning, or re-learning to ride!

August 13th, 2015, 11:56 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Dan! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 13th, 2015, 12:09 PM	#4
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Dan __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

August 13th, 2015, 12:39 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	Yep, many fun riding roads up in that area. I remember a late night trip to Fiddletown a few years ago for a bonus on the Cal24 rally. __________________________________________________ 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 13th, 2015, 12:46 PM	#6
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Welcome ! __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

August 13th, 2015, 01:58 PM	#7
Hoons54 ninjette.org member Name: Jung Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 42	I've been on Salmon Falls road many times. Fun road but be careful, I've heard a lot of riders went down on that road. Cagers tend to drag gravel onto the road when turning in/out of the roads... But yea NorCal is full of twisties.

August 13th, 2015, 02:06 PM	#8
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	My opinion through that area is California forgot what the heck a straight line is, or how to grade a road for that matter. Love the twisty back country roads all around between Hwy 88 and Hwy 49. A friend who lives near Nevada City says you can ride for hours around his place and never be more than 75 miles from his house. I have so much fun chasing him around. I was introduced to Salmon Falls Rd thanks to one of my witnesses for the end of my Hwy 50 ride. Gave good directions and I had a blast on my way to Colfax to chill. Plus we were just up on Georgetown Rd last weekend, heading over to Wentworth Springs... I really need to move back closer to the mountains. sigh Welcome to the forum, neighbor!! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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