Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
The trip detailed in that link (Portland to close to Reno) was 10 days including a 1.5 rest stop in Ashland to see Hamlet and drink beer. I wish I knew exactly the route we took from Portland to hit the ACA route. It was lightly used highways that were spectacular. We camped the first night next to a stream with amazing canopy. Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/ *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”* Educator: Professional Portfolio http://addisonwilhite.blogspot.com/ Blogger: Reno Rambler http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/ Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee http://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation-22-124.html On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 8:58 AM, Kurt Manley kurtaman...@gmail.com wrote: Addison, how long di what you did take you? On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back. After doing some mapping I'm not so sure. I was hoping to take the coast down to avoid the inland August heat but the train runs pretty far inland. If I get off at Dunsmuir it looks like a 6000 ft climb in one day in an area thats likely to be near 100 degrees to get towards the coast. More than I want to bite off. Maybe I'm wrong? I've just een [lottting routes on MApMyRide.com. Maybe someone knows a better way? If I get off in Oregon it might be too far to ride back to the bay area in a week? I'm probably good for around 60 miles a day. I like to stop and explore and would love to fish along the way. I'm open to different routes, areas, or modes of transpo to get up there (wherever that might be) but would love to hear from some folks who have toured in far Northern Cal or Oregon. Maybe I'll take the train further north, ride for a while then take it back. It just cuts into my riding time with that much train travel. If you have a good week long route that I can get to via train or bus that won't be crazy hot in August and don't mind sharing I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Hey an Ashland question for all of you who have done tours in this area and stopped there. Is there a good place to stay for the touring cyclist? Was reservations needed? If one showed up on a Monday or Tuesday (which it's looking like I will) is it easier? How about tickets to the plays? I haven't been to Ashland since the late 80s and it was always busy then, can't imagine it's any easier. Thanks, Robert Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
On Friday, August 1, 2014 8:36:57 AM UTC-7, SpiralCage wrote: Hey an Ashland question for all of you who have done tours in this area and stopped there. Is there a good place to stay for the touring cyclist? Was reservations needed? If one showed up on a Monday or Tuesday (which it's looking like I will) is it easier? How about tickets to the plays? I haven't been to Ashland since the late 80s and it was always busy then, can't imagine it's any easier. Thanks, Robert Sent from my iPad There is the Ashland Hostel: http://www.theashlandhostel.com/rooms-rates.html Looks like they are currently booked through the weekend, but may have availability during the week. I'd give 'em a ring. (541) 482- 9217 -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back...If I get off at Dunsmuir... I know this is a bit of a moot point now since Kurt is going to do a car rental, but for anyone else thinking about using Amtrak (Coast Starlight) for a tour in this area: Currently all bikes must be boxed and can only board/unboard at a station with baggage service. Dunsmuir doesn't have baggage. North of Sacramento the first stop to have baggage service is Klamath Falls, then Eugene. -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
I've been happy staying at Oak Street Station BB. I've stayed there three times now, and always felt welcomed and fed. I just happened on it the first time; I arrived in Ashland looking for a place to stay, got a recommendation from the lodging recommendation place, called up Oak Street Station, and they said, I'm just baking cookies, what kind would you like? Sue and John, the proprietors, are also good about play recommendations. When I follow their recommendations, I like the plays. The one time I saw a play they didn't think too highly of, I didn't like it much either. They are perfectly happy to host touring cyclists, and they give you indoor storage for the bike. http://oakstreetstation.com/ On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 8:36 AM, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: Hey an Ashland question for all of you who have done tours in this area and stopped there. Is there a good place to stay for the touring cyclist? Was reservations needed? If one showed up on a Monday or Tuesday (which it's looking like I will) is it easier? How about tickets to the plays? I haven't been to Ashland since the late 80s and it was always busy then, can't imagine it's any easier. Thanks, Robert Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
The train is cool but Greyhound will take you from Oakland to Eureka. There are many ways to ride from Eureka back to Oakland, including touring through the Lost Coast area. jim m wc ca On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back. After doing some mapping I'm not so sure. I was hoping to take the coast down to avoid the inland August heat but the train runs pretty far inland. If I get off at Dunsmuir it looks like a 6000 ft climb in one day in an area thats likely to be near 100 degrees to get towards the coast. More than I want to bite off. Maybe I'm wrong? I've just een [lottting routes on MApMyRide.com. Maybe someone knows a better way? If I get off in Oregon it might be too far to ride back to the bay area in a week? I'm probably good for around 60 miles a day. I like to stop and explore and would love to fish along the way. I'm open to different routes, areas, or modes of transpo to get up there (wherever that might be) but would love to hear from some folks who have toured in far Northern Cal or Oregon. Maybe I'll take the train further north, ride for a while then take it back. It just cuts into my riding time with that much train travel. If you have a good week long route that I can get to via train or bus that won't be crazy hot in August and don't mind sharing I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Two thoughts/questions - completely unsubstantiated! 1) does Amtrak offer boxed bikes (or better, roll-on) service through to Dunsmuir (where, when running on the advertised, you'll arrive in the middle of night)? 2) I've heard Amtrak offers bus connections (w/ through-checked luggage i.e. bike box!), I think all the way up the 101 / Redwood Highway. If I understand correctly, some / a short train connection is all that's requires - e.g. Jack London Square to Emeryville. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 7/31/14, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: The train is cool but Greyhound will take you from Oakland to Eureka. There are many ways to ride from Eureka back to Oakland, including touring through the Lost Coast area. jim m wc ca On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back. After doing some mapping I'm not so sure. I was hoping to take the coast down to avoid the inland August heat but the train runs pretty far inland. If I get off at Dunsmuir it looks like a 6000 ft climb in one day in an area thats likely to be near 100 degrees to get towards the coast. More than I want to bite off. Maybe I'm wrong? I've just een [lottting routes on MApMyRide.com. Maybe someone knows a better way? If I get off in Oregon it might be too far to ride back to the bay area in a week? I'm probably good for around 60 miles a day. I like to stop and explore and would love to fish along the way. I'm open to different routes, areas, or modes of transpo to get up there (wherever that might be) but would love to hear from some folks who have toured in far Northern Cal or Oregon. Maybe I'll take the train further north, ride for a while then take it back. It just cuts into my riding time with that much train travel. If you have a good week long route that I can get to via train or bus that won't be crazy hot in August and don't mind sharing I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
not sure where you are starting but I drove to SF, left my car, and rented a car one-way to the Arcata Airport. I then rode thru the Redwoods and back to my car 5 days later. Avg was 70 per day. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
I would just second the idea of one way car rentals which can often get you exactly where and when you want to start and are pretty reasonable compared to Amtrak. I love the romantic notion of the train/bus thing but sometimes if you are on a schedule a rental car saves so much in the way of headaches. Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/ *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”* Educator: Professional Portfolio http://addisonwilhite.blogspot.com/ Blogger: Reno Rambler http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/ Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee http://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation-22-124.html On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 1:15 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: not sure where you are starting but I drove to SF, left my car, and rented a car one-way to the Arcata Airport. I then rode thru the Redwoods and back to my car 5 days later. Avg was 70 per day. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Good suggestions so far. My thoughts, either Eugene to Eureka, or Eureka to San Francisco. Both are about right for distance, with lots of small detour opportunities. I'd be nervous about relying on campgrounds during the peak family outing season of the year, but my understanding is that hiker-biker campsites usually have room for one more. Plenty of opportunities for discrete camping. Lost Coast is a GREAT idea. Eugene is served by Amtrak; Arcata-Eureka is not. For something different and easily accessed, there are possible loop opportunities out of Santa Rosa -- Cloverdale-ish -- Stewarts Point-ish -- then south-ish. But Eureka - Lost Coast is the best idea that I've heard. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
If you're contemplating doing the dirt part of the Lost Coast, pay attention to water. I'm pretty sure there is no water to be had south of Wailaki campground, until you get to Westport: no faucets, no creeks. At this time of year, with this drought, Usal Beach probably has no water other than sea water. On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 3:35 PM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Good suggestions so far. My thoughts, either Eugene to Eureka, or Eureka to San Francisco. Both are about right for distance, with lots of small detour opportunities. I'd be nervous about relying on campgrounds during the peak family outing season of the year, but my understanding is that hiker-biker campsites usually have room for one more. Plenty of opportunities for discrete camping. Lost Coast is a GREAT idea. Eugene is served by Amtrak; Arcata-Eureka is not. For something different and easily accessed, there are possible loop opportunities out of Santa Rosa -- Cloverdale-ish -- Stewarts Point-ish -- then south-ish. But Eureka - Lost Coast is the best idea that I've heard. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Amtrak bus connection to Eureka: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Pagecode=EKA On 7/31/14, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Good suggestions so far. My thoughts, either Eugene to Eureka, or Eureka to San Francisco. Both are about right for distance, with lots of small detour opportunities. I'd be nervous about relying on campgrounds during the peak family outing season of the year, but my understanding is that hiker-biker campsites usually have room for one more. Plenty of opportunities for discrete camping. Lost Coast is a GREAT idea. Eugene is served by Amtrak; Arcata-Eureka is not. For something different and easily accessed, there are possible loop opportunities out of Santa Rosa -- Cloverdale-ish -- Stewarts Point-ish -- then south-ish. But Eureka - Lost Coast is the best idea that I've heard. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=ax9Unpage_id=164570v=I3 http://www.amtrak.com/california-train-bus-stations =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 7/31/14, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Amtrak bus connection to Eureka: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Pagecode=EKA On 7/31/14, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Good suggestions so far. My thoughts, either Eugene to Eureka, or Eureka to San Francisco. Both are about right for distance, with lots of small detour opportunities. I'd be nervous about relying on campgrounds during the peak family outing season of the year, but my understanding is that hiker-biker campsites usually have room for one more. Plenty of opportunities for discrete camping. Lost Coast is a GREAT idea. Eugene is served by Amtrak; Arcata-Eureka is not. For something different and easily accessed, there are possible loop opportunities out of Santa Rosa -- Cloverdale-ish -- Stewarts Point-ish -- then south-ish. But Eureka - Lost Coast is the best idea that I've heard. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Kurt: For a week, either Eurika / Arcata to the Bay Area or the Oregon coast. But they're each a week at a touring pace. I've done both feel that section of the northern California coast is more interesting than Oregon. Maybe because on my Oregon trips that was toward the end. Their both well worth doing. Oregon actually has better camping options as they have more state facilities with hiker-biker sites. NorCal is pretty un-populated (part of the draw) but not as extensive camping options. Lots of big trees provide plenty of cover if you need to be creative. Mike's one-way car suggestion is the easiest logistics provided you can get a decent rate. One-ways are dependent on the car agency's need to get surplus cars from one place to another, usually between airports. The airport at Eureka is small so not as many agency options. But check it out. I've done lots of one-ways and you have to make lots of phone calls to get the best deal. Bus service will mean boxing your bike on Greyhound. Amtrak is a lot more flexible. They have a policy that says bikes be boxed. But I've seen people talk to the driver wind up stuffing their bikes into the luggage bin after all the other luggage is loaded. A bit of a crap shoot. Up to the driver and today's load. Any time near the start of classes at Humboldt State they'll be busy. The time I used Greyhound we left Oakland mid to late afternoon, arrived in Arcata near midnight. We knew that going in, so no surprise. We kinda forget how much of California there is north of the Bay Area. IIRC it's around 300 miles Greyhound stops a lot. You meet some interesting characters on Greyhound. dougP On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back. After doing some mapping I'm not so sure. I was hoping to take the coast down to avoid the inland August heat but the train runs pretty far inland. If I get off at Dunsmuir it looks like a 6000 ft climb in one day in an area thats likely to be near 100 degrees to get towards the coast. More than I want to bite off. Maybe I'm wrong? I've just een [lottting routes on MApMyRide.com. Maybe someone knows a better way? If I get off in Oregon it might be too far to ride back to the bay area in a week? I'm probably good for around 60 miles a day. I like to stop and explore and would love to fish along the way. I'm open to different routes, areas, or modes of transpo to get up there (wherever that might be) but would love to hear from some folks who have toured in far Northern Cal or Oregon. Maybe I'll take the train further north, ride for a while then take it back. It just cuts into my riding time with that much train travel. If you have a good week long route that I can get to via train or bus that won't be crazy hot in August and don't mind sharing I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
On Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:40:45 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: If you're contemplating doing the dirt part of the Lost Coast, pay attention to water. I'm pretty sure there is no water to be had south of Wailaki campground, until you get to Westport: no faucets, no creeks.It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. Good to hear from someone who actually knows what she is talking about. :-) Southbound at Ferndale, I agonized over whether or not to add Mattole Road to my day. I suspect I might have found that I had bitten off more than I wanted to chew. On the other hand, I was only considering the northern part of the Lost Coast area, Petrolia - Honeydew. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
The Unknown Coast (Mattole Road to Honeydew, then over Panther Gap) is fantastic. And there is water at Honeydew, and AW Way is a good campground that has water. The route is steep, but I highly recommend that loop. I still have not done the Lost Coast. I planned to do it last September. I called the rangers about water, and was told there was no water at Usal Beach. My friend and I were going to do it anyway, and carry water, but then when we got to Eureka it started raining and raining and raining. Water wouldn't have been a problem any more, but we were warned that we'd find the roads impassable in the mud. On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 5:25 PM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: On Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:40:45 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: If you're contemplating doing the dirt part of the Lost Coast, pay attention to water. I'm pretty sure there is no water to be had south of Wailaki campground, until you get to Westport: no faucets, no creeks.It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. Good to hear from someone who actually knows what she is talking about. :-) Southbound at Ferndale, I agonized over whether or not to add Mattole Road to my day. I suspect I might have found that I had bitten off more than I wanted to chew. On the other hand, I was only considering the northern part of the Lost Coast area, Petrolia - Honeydew. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Anne, I'm looking into some routes from that area. Thanks! Micheal, I just put an ad on craigslist looking for a ride, thank you! On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back. After doing some mapping I'm not so sure. I was hoping to take the coast down to avoid the inland August heat but the train runs pretty far inland. If I get off at Dunsmuir it looks like a 6000 ft climb in one day in an area thats likely to be near 100 degrees to get towards the coast. More than I want to bite off. Maybe I'm wrong? I've just een [lottting routes on MApMyRide.com. Maybe someone knows a better way? If I get off in Oregon it might be too far to ride back to the bay area in a week? I'm probably good for around 60 miles a day. I like to stop and explore and would love to fish along the way. I'm open to different routes, areas, or modes of transpo to get up there (wherever that might be) but would love to hear from some folks who have toured in far Northern Cal or Oregon. Maybe I'll take the train further north, ride for a while then take it back. It just cuts into my riding time with that much train travel. If you have a good week long route that I can get to via train or bus that won't be crazy hot in August and don't mind sharing I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Addison, how long di what you did take you? On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back. After doing some mapping I'm not so sure. I was hoping to take the coast down to avoid the inland August heat but the train runs pretty far inland. If I get off at Dunsmuir it looks like a 6000 ft climb in one day in an area thats likely to be near 100 degrees to get towards the coast. More than I want to bite off. Maybe I'm wrong? I've just een [lottting routes on MApMyRide.com. Maybe someone knows a better way? If I get off in Oregon it might be too far to ride back to the bay area in a week? I'm probably good for around 60 miles a day. I like to stop and explore and would love to fish along the way. I'm open to different routes, areas, or modes of transpo to get up there (wherever that might be) but would love to hear from some folks who have toured in far Northern Cal or Oregon. Maybe I'll take the train further north, ride for a while then take it back. It just cuts into my riding time with that much train travel. If you have a good week long route that I can get to via train or bus that won't be crazy hot in August and don't mind sharing I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
So much good info here! I had not thought of one way car rental. That might be the ticket. I put a rideshare ad on craigslist, we will see what happens. Gabe messaged me off the list and said it's likely I wouldn't be able to offload my bike from the train in Dunsmuir as there is no luggage ramp there. Thanks so much for all the advice!!! Super helpful, please keep it coming. On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon border and ride back. After doing some mapping I'm not so sure. I was hoping to take the coast down to avoid the inland August heat but the train runs pretty far inland. If I get off at Dunsmuir it looks like a 6000 ft climb in one day in an area thats likely to be near 100 degrees to get towards the coast. More than I want to bite off. Maybe I'm wrong? I've just een [lottting routes on MApMyRide.com. Maybe someone knows a better way? If I get off in Oregon it might be too far to ride back to the bay area in a week? I'm probably good for around 60 miles a day. I like to stop and explore and would love to fish along the way. I'm open to different routes, areas, or modes of transpo to get up there (wherever that might be) but would love to hear from some folks who have toured in far Northern Cal or Oregon. Maybe I'll take the train further north, ride for a while then take it back. It just cuts into my riding time with that much train travel. If you have a good week long route that I can get to via train or bus that won't be crazy hot in August and don't mind sharing I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
