We've got plenty of space (both parking and camping) if anyone's on the
fence about coming to this, we'd love to have you come out. Feel free to
bring a spouse, friend or kid.
Daytime forecast looks great. There's a small chance of precipitation
Saturday night so if anyone was thinking to
I plan to head down around 8-9 in the AM if anyone needs transport from the
Seattle end.
Brian Hanson
Seattle, WA
On May 31, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote:
We've got plenty of space (both parking and camping) if anyone's on the fence
about coming to this,
It sounds like this coming weekend has got more than it's fair share of
Rivendell type rides... Nice.
Anyone in the Northwest is welcome to come out for the *The Seattle vs
Portland Country Bike Rumble i*n the Cispus River Valley.
We have the *Bear Group Site* reserved at the *North Fork
Since we have the group site, there'll be plenty of parking if anyone wants
to come for day, ride with the group, then head home to sleep in their own
bed. If you do that, you're likely to miss out on the fire and whatever
impromptu morning ride might happen. So day trip at your own risk.
Sounds fun, any idea how much it costs for a campsite etc. ? So I imagine a
9-10:00 a.m. show for set up etc. Do you think your average old, fat
cyclist could get away with riding a Simple One or are we in for some real
climbing fun? I hear the weather will be in the low 70's Saturday (subtract
Here is something that might interest you Andy in regard to the
area.http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/rides-to-remember/
On Monday, May 27, 2013 8:22:08 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
Since we have the group site, there'll be plenty of parking if anyone
wants to come
Hey Charlie (and whoever),
I'm not sure about road surface conditions.
It seems like we have 2 good riding route options...
FS 23 towards Babyshoe Pass is paved, but not sure how good the pavement
is. This would be the longer + more gradual route. I imagine this road has
more traffic (not
Looks like I might have to make a gearing change too
On Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:56:01 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:Hey
Charlie (and whoever),
I'm not sure about road surface conditions.
It seems like we have 2 good riding route options...
FS 23 towards Babyshoe
Any idea on the final route elevation gain..trying to decide if I
should ride my Simple One on this? Wondering what the road conditions are
and may make a tire switch depending..if mostly smooth paved no change
otherwise I'll go wide with pride.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 9:46:03 AM
I can pick up someone as well. I've got a two-bike rack on the back of my
little Honda.
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We've got a side email going around the Portland crew. Sounds like 2 of us
are thinking train. Waiting to see what the rest of our contingent is up to
before buying tickets.
Stay tuned...
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So is there any interest in renting a van or truck for the weekend? I'd
gladly pitch in generously for it.
I'd even gladly drive out there from PDX.
I'd love to ride back to Centralia and take the train at the end, however.
cc
On May 21, 2013 8:16 PM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
I plan on it and live near Eatonville Wa. I'd like to camp but my Hillborne
isn't set up to carry a sleeping bag, tent and extras. I do have a Big
Agnes tent and a summer weight mummy bag but don't think I'd fit into it
these days..the bag anyway.
On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:18:18 PM UTC-7,
Seattle checking in, Brian. I've got my own ride, but thanks.
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I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road 23
Wouldn't mind picking one person up as I have a tiny Suzuki Swift similar
to aGeo Metro but I have a two bike, bike rack.so my bike and one other.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:05:34 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road
Yea from Centrailia to Randle is 76 miles one way so I'd want to make one
trip . :-/
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:05:34 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road
23
Ready and willing.
Brian Hanson
On May 21, 2013, at 4:05 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote:
I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road 23
(here).
It looks like the CG is wide open. I'd be happy to make a reservation (I can
look into the
It sounds like an even lower elevation Plan-B would be wise. There's 4ft of
snow at the Lone Pine SNOTEL
Stationhttp://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=591state=waat 3930ft.
The LP station is a couple hundred feet lower than and a few
miles west from Babyshoe Pass. But the real clincher
A lot of the prime routes in Gifford might not be doable at this time. Last
year the passes didn't open until July.
--mike
On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:43:08 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
It sounds like an even lower elevation Plan-B would be wise. There's 4ft
of snow at the Lone Pine
Can we get a Seattle headcount on this ride? Who's in so far? I can take
one person with me in my pickemup truck. Also - are we aligned on a
date/time yet? How about meeting up in Randle/Packwood at noonish on
Saturday the 1st? Folks (like me) that are overnighting can head out
Sunday from
Poking around I stumbled upon an option that I think is worth considering.
In short... this route is a 40 mile
loophttp://ridewithgps.com/routes/2536719that begins/ends at the Iron
Creek
CGhttp://www.hoodoo.com/gifford-pinchot-national-forest-wa/cowlitz-valley/iron-creek/
.
The CG appears
More poking around... perhaps a better + more seasonably appropriate loop.
Blue Lake Creek CG to Babyshoe Pass http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2537006
.
Less climbing and lower elevation. 30 miles and tops out at 4300ft. I
haven't looked but I'd guess CG availability is similarly plentiful.
There are tons of options for riding in Gifford as long as all the passes
are clear. Babyshoe Pass is a fun climb but can the descent can be tricky
as the road gets pretty washboarded. I've ridden it a few times on a loaded
bike and have always hoped to ride it one day unloaded. Sadly this
This route goes right by Lake Takhlakh.
On Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:19:11 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
More poking around... perhaps a better + more seasonably appropriate
loop.
Blue Lake Creek CG to Babyshoe Passhttp://ridewithgps.com/routes/2537006
.
Less climbing and lower
It looks like there is about 77 snow at white pass today (5800 ft).
Perhaps 4 ft of snow a thousand feet lower would be my uneducated guess.
If temps stay in the 40s for the next few weeks, we may be OK. I like the
looks of both routes, but would go with the lower one this time of year.
Andy,the Randle area is beautiful and Alder is my old high school stomping
grounds I live maybe 20 miles from Alder lake and the road toward the
Morton, Randle, Packwood area is pretty nice..quite a bit of forest
land. Morton is approximately 107 miles from Portland and about 90 from
Isn't everyone biking there? :)
Brian
Seattle, WA
On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote:
One thought about starting/ending in Randle... not sure we have many
options for places to leave cars... especially if we go overnight.
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This is close to Randle/Morton/Packwood - could try something interesting?
It may be a bit of a ride from the train station, but if we have time, it
would be cool. Babyshoe Pass?
http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/rides-to-remember/
Brian
Seattle, WA
On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 4:19 PM,
Manny,
Funny! I liked Jackies knickers. Too bad he didn't have a Nitto S83 post :-)
~Hugh
On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:36:10 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Or like this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecsGvqvskXw
On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:35:13 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I imagine
Randle, WA to Babyshoe Pass looks pretty great. 30-ish miles with a few
steep bits but looks like mostly reasonable grades. Plus there're 4
campgrounds within a mile or 2 of the Pass.
couldn't get the link button to work... did a quickie map job...
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2508110
I
Yes. I've cleared my schedule that weekend. Let's make it happen. Mt. St.
Helens, Lewis River maybe?
On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm just gonna give this thread a gentle bump since there's no good reason
not to do this. I hope it happens.
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Fantastic! I can't wait. Manny, you comin' up or what?
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:37 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote:
Randle, WA to Babyshoe Pass looks pretty great. 30-ish miles with a few
steep bits but looks like mostly reasonable grades. Plus there're 4
campgrounds within
I'm just gonna give this thread a gentle bump since there's no good reason
not to do this. I hope it happens.
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Gentle bump appreciated, Scot.
I've been going over maps and searching the interwebs for info to put
together a route. Frankly, I'm coming up pretty empty handed so far. That's
not to say this won't happen, 'cause it will, it just might be a little
more make it up as we go than an organized
I think your choice of midway point is perfect, Smitty; Centralia is
dead-on halfway and there's an Amtrak station as well. I'll try to have a
staring contest with the map tonight after work and see what sort of
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I imagine some type of face off where Seattlers and Portlanders meet and
start snapping fingers while circling around each other on bikes.
Twine verses twine war where the shellac and cloth tape will fly! Just
imagine this but on bikes
Or like this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecsGvqvskXw
On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:35:13 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I imagine some type of face off where Seattlers and Portlanders meet and
start snapping fingers while circling around each other on bikes.
Twine verses twine war where
Would like to do this but do not want to bust a gut cranking up
hills..a SO24 would be fun. Finding a safe route with some climbing but
not crazy would be nice. I live north of St. Helen's and my area is pretty
hilly (foothills Mt. Rainier) I've ridden the Cheahalis area around the
asphalt
the WillapaTrails idea looks good however
On Friday, May 10, 2013 10:12:30 PM UTC-7, charlie wrote:
Would like to do this but do not want to bust a gut cranking up
hills..a SO24 would be fun. Finding a safe route with some climbing but
not crazy would be nice. I live north of
Seattle side here. I think both the Willapa Hills idea and the overnighter
idea are awesome. I'd be in for both, especially since I just transformed
my Sam into a hardcore rambler.
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I'm interested. It looks like I'm off that weekend. Transportation and
obtaining a hall pass from the boss (my wife) will be the main issues.
--mike
On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 9:46:03 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
Details are still being worked out. Just putting this out there so
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