roostingu 0 Posted June 17, 2008 planning a trip with 2-3 days of riding I will be riding my 2-stroke 250 and camping, still planning so I am not sure of all the details. Just posting to see if anyone else is interested in this trip. I understand it is 300+ plus miles and would like to plan it so riding is during the week and not weekend. Open to suggestions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted June 17, 2008 Mark me down for the 15th -20th. Could stay out as long as the 21st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted June 17, 2008 planning a trip with 2-3 days of riding I will be riding my 2-stroke 250 and camping, still planning so I am not sure of all the details. Just posting to see if anyone else is interested in this trip. I understand it is 300+ plus miles and would like to plan it so riding is during the week and not weekend. Open to suggestions Oh boy, you're going to get me in trouble, aren't you!!! I was secretly planning a trip up to KM this summer, but trying to figure out how to get a pass (and $$$) for that, the BBTR event this weekend, another trip to my Dad's place in Utah, and another Moab trip when it cools off this fall... I'm a maybe for July at KM - actually put me down as a "hopefully". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjtraina 0 Posted June 18, 2008 from escondido to the shell station/Subway in Pearsonville...200 miles... up 9 mile cyn...225 to fish creek campground.. Memorial Day weekend 72 Degrees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted June 18, 2008 It has been a long time (about twenty three years) since I have been up there. Seemed like a lot longer drive, but I guess that was because I had an old truck with no air conditioning when I went (and maybe also I forgot to zero out my odometer ). That can make a drive seem really long in the summertime. Anyway, any shorter mileage time is a good thing, especially these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGEBLOOD 0 Posted June 18, 2008 For being the worlds laziest rider, Mimi seems to have ridden just about everywhere. ORANGEBLOOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted June 18, 2008 For being the worlds laziest rider, Mimi seems to have ridden just about everywhere. ORANGEBLOOD Yeah, but I ride just about everywhere, lazily. I used to not be so lazy, but the more years go by, the lazier I seem to get. But never mind all that. The trip looks like a good plan, even for lazy people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted June 23, 2008 Oh boy, you're going to get me in trouble, aren't you!!! I was secretly planning a trip up to KM this summer, but trying to figure out how to get a pass (and $$$) for that, the BBTR event this weekend, another trip to my Dad's place in Utah, and another Moab trip when it cools off this fall... I'm a maybe for July at KM - actually put me down as a "hopefully". I was talking to my wife yesterday and she mentioned that her schedule was going to be pretty full for August so "If I was planning any longer riding trips this summer, that I had to plan them for July" (<-- ok, for some reason, that smilie cracks me up). I was like "Well if you insist honey, I'll see what's going on" So put me down as an "in" at this point (until stuff changes again ) Hopefully Mickey's grades will be in within a few days now and he's deserving of a trip like this too... Any more fidelity on dates/plans? If the trip's for a few days, and we get enough carpoolers, I could haul the toyhauler. I've hauled 4 bikes in it no problem/could have fit a fifth, sleeps 5 without doubling up or laying on the floor, has a shower, heater, etc... truck will seat 4 adults comfortably (5 if packed in to save gas) - but there's a bit of extra work and diesel for just a couple people for only a night or two (in which case I've got a tent)... Mark me down for the 15th -20th. Could stay out as long as the 21st. That works for me too if we're counting votes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostingu 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Okay so far I think its Doug,Mickey,Mimi,Jon,Jeff and the 15th of July would get us there to ride Wednesday, Thursday, and possibly Friday and be out of there before any weekend crowding. Sounds like a plan. If anyone else is thinking about this don't wait till the last minute it would be better to get this figured out as far as transportation and camping are concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted July 7, 2008 Okay so far I think its Doug,Mickey,Mimi,Jon,Jeff and the 15th of July would get us there to ride Wednesday, Thursday, and possibly Friday and be out of there before any weekend crowding. Sounds like a plan. If anyone else is thinking about this don't wait till the last minute it would be better to get this figured out as far as transportation and camping are concerned. Time to bump this thread up again... The 15th is next week!!! Are we still in for this thing? I've got to put in for some leave from "the man" this week if we're still going. I'm looking forward to some scenic, enjoyable, technical, and most of all COOL TEMPERATURE riding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 7, 2008 Time to bump this thread up again... The 15th is next week!!! Are we still in for this thing? I've got to put in for some leave from "the man" this week if we're still going. I'm looking forward to some scenic, enjoyable, technical, and most of all COOL TEMPERATURE riding! There have been a lot of fires up there lately. Last time I checked, none of the trails were closed and Fishcreek camp was still open, but the Clover fire was pretty close and only about 40% contained. I will look on the website and see how things are now. I still would like to go, but have been talking with a company about employment and might not be able to make it, unless I find out exactly if and when these people need me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted July 7, 2008 There have been a lot of fires up there lately. Last time I checked, none of the trails were closed and Fishcreek camp was still open, but the Clover fire was pretty close and only about 40% contained. I will look on the website and see how things are now. I still would like to go, but have been talking with a company about employment and might not be able to make it, unless I find out exactly if and when these people need me. I hadn't considered the fires... I forgot to check whether they had affected the area. Congratulations on the possible, pending employment!!! I hope that works out for you... For anyone that wants to go - I was doing a little math. If I use 10mpg pulling my toyhauler (I usually get better than that), 500 miles round trip, and $5 per gallon of diesel, it will cost around $250 (most likely less because I typically get 12-14mpg hauling) for the trip. If we put 4 people/bikes in the truck/trailer, that works out to $62.50 each for transportation and lodging for the entire trip... Pretty cheap entertainment!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostingu 0 Posted July 7, 2008 I am not sure of the current fire situation in the area, or if there are any closures or limitations, I would hate to drive all the way up there to find it closed. Dirtdame was saying she could call a ranger station to get the info, but maybe a little closer to the end of this week? She may also be able to contact her employer to see if she would be free that week. We were thinking if there was a problem up there, we could go to Big Bear or somewhere else to camp and ride? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted July 7, 2008 I'm still in. I need to find a tire before next week. Anybody got an old one that's half worn out that THEY think is worn out? Does anybody have the number of the guy in Encinitas that sells the 606s fir cheap? BTW there was a few groups on Thumpertalk that went up there over the weekend. I'll check out what they have to say and see how it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 7, 2008 Well I suppose if people have just been there to ride, then the area is most likely opened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostingu 0 Posted July 7, 2008 I'm still in. I need to find a tire before next week. Anybody got an old one that's half worn out that THEY think is worn out? Does anybody have the number of the guy in Encinitas that sells the 606s fir cheap? BTW there was a few groups on Thumpertalk that went up there over the weekend. I'll check out what they have to say and see how it was. 760-753-3283 Let me know if you are going as I wanted to pick one up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted July 7, 2008 I'm still in. I need to find a tire before next week. Anybody got an old one that's half worn out that THEY think is worn out? Does anybody have the number of the guy in Encinitas that sells the 606s fir cheap? BTW there was a few groups on Thumpertalk that went up there over the weekend. I'll check out what they have to say and see how it was. 760-753-3283 Let me know if you are going as I wanted to pick one up I see the ambiguity, by "up there" I was referring to Kennedy Meadows, not the tire guy in Encinitas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostingu 0 Posted July 7, 2008 I'm still in. I need to find a tire before next week. Anybody got an old one that's half worn out that THEY think is worn out? Does anybody have the number of the guy in Encinitas that sells the 606s fir cheap? BTW there was a few groups on Thumpertalk that went up there over the weekend. I'll check out what they have to say and see how it was. 760-753-3283 Let me know if you are going as I wanted to pick one up I see the ambiguity, by "up there" I was referring to Kennedy Meadows, not the tire guy in Encinitas. huh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted July 7, 2008 Here's a little teaser for next week. It's not KM but it's the Sierras. http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=663966 There was a report on TT from this weekend and while he did see some smoke, the riding areas were unaffected and in clear blue skies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 7, 2008 Wow, that guy had quite an adventure. It all looked good except for the part about the possible food poisoning. But altitude can do funny things to peoples innards as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdubya 0 Posted July 7, 2008 what is the guy in Encinitas charging? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 7, 2008 what is the guy in Encinitas charging? I think it was 10 bucks a piece. Go to "Tires, tires tires" thread in the "for sale" section to find out. And now back to our regularly scheduled topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 9, 2008 Well, I looked on the Thumper Talk forum and it looks a s though plenty of people have been up to Fish Creek camp area and have been riding the trails in the last couple of weeks, so there are no closures, or smoky conditions and the weather has been sunny and warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 9, 2008 let's see now, Hondapilot just had a new(used)rear tire mounted for the trip....Jeff is still planning stuff....haven't heard back from Digdug.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
