tictac
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Since Mt. Bachelor Special Event offered by BMWMOA is on the same day (FRIDAY) as this ride, is it possible to do this one on Saturday as well???
It would be nice to participate in both events.
Just an idea.
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Any interest in a great ride led by local Oregon riders?
- Thread starter JohnRBeeson
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Since Mt. Bachelor Special Event offered by BMWMOA is on the same day (FRIDAY) as this ride, is it possible to do this one on Saturday as well???
It would be nice to participate in both events.
Just an idea.
JohnRBeeson
New member
Answers coming soon
We are looking at getting final approval from MOA (insurance/liability questioned getting answered). I will post how we will get this organized very soon.
I just made this ride this last weekend traveling to the Chief Joseph Rally in John Day. It's a fun ride.
Oh, and John day was a mountain man that explored this region. He was one of the members of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
John Beeson
PS- 104554, we had not planned this for Saturday because of the possible conflict with the closing ceremonies. I have the GPS coordinates of every turn and jct. with a brief narrative. I can send it to you if you like.
We are looking at getting final approval from MOA (insurance/liability questioned getting answered). I will post how we will get this organized very soon.
I just made this ride this last weekend traveling to the Chief Joseph Rally in John Day. It's a fun ride.
Oh, and John day was a mountain man that explored this region. He was one of the members of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
John Beeson
PS- 104554, we had not planned this for Saturday because of the possible conflict with the closing ceremonies. I have the GPS coordinates of every turn and jct. with a brief narrative. I can send it to you if you like.
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rkoreis
New member
Don't remember his name coming up in Undaunted Courage. However, he was out here earlier than most. http://www.cityofjohnday.com/WhowasJohnDay/tabid/5088/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Looking forward to signing up for the ride.
jstrube
John.
How many miles/time is this big loop?
JohnRBeeson
New member
JStrube, It is about 170 out to John Day and about 135 back. Plan on it being 6-7 hours of riding and a stop for gas/lunch in John Day.
Opps, you were referring to the trip to the coast. Redmond to Eugene is about 130 miles, 2.5 hours. Eugene to Florence is 55 miles and about an hour. North to Waldport is just uner an hour (with many possible stops to be a tourist). The road From Waldport to Corvallis has a LOT of twisties and time is quite variable, call it more than an hour. Corvallis to Redmond is 130 miles and about 3 hours (the south santiam, Hwy 20, has lots of twisties and not a lot of traffic, one of my favorite rides). I've given riding times, not included is all the tourist stops for photos and gawking. The side trip to Mary's Peak is a good one if the skies are clear, great view and wonderful road up to ride. Side trip adds just under an hour of riding.
Hope this helps a little.
Opps, you were referring to the trip to the coast. Redmond to Eugene is about 130 miles, 2.5 hours. Eugene to Florence is 55 miles and about an hour. North to Waldport is just uner an hour (with many possible stops to be a tourist). The road From Waldport to Corvallis has a LOT of twisties and time is quite variable, call it more than an hour. Corvallis to Redmond is 130 miles and about 3 hours (the south santiam, Hwy 20, has lots of twisties and not a lot of traffic, one of my favorite rides). I've given riding times, not included is all the tourist stops for photos and gawking. The side trip to Mary's Peak is a good one if the skies are clear, great view and wonderful road up to ride. Side trip adds just under an hour of riding.
Hope this helps a little.
tictac
Pressing #1 for English!
Please do so, I am very interested and will greatly appreciate it.
I can not speak for all of 250 members that signed up for the Mt. Bachelor event, but it looks like we can not make the ride guided by local riders. Maybe a nice map with a little information at the hospitality desk would be helpful to others as well. After all, some of us are riding 3.5K to the Rally, so every good guided tour is considered a gift from the local riders. As guests to your state we would like all the gifts we can get.
In return, as a token of our appreciation, we will spend all the money we can and can't. My wife already started...
and I am not even there yet.Thanks for the information and it is very nice of the local club to organize such an event. I don't think I am the only one who would be interested in Saturday ride.
P.S. Maybe 2 small groups on Saturday, starting at 7:00am is a possibility?
JohnRBeeson
New member
Info Booth maps
The info booth at the rally will have Oregon Club members there to answer questions and give suggestions on local rides. We will also have map handouts with this and 5 other rides set up on a map.
The info booth at the rally will have Oregon Club members there to answer questions and give suggestions on local rides. We will also have map handouts with this and 5 other rides set up on a map.
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RIDEOREGON
Guest
this ride would best be done if you're planning to spend some time in the area AWAY from the rally. In other words, for those who are continuing on westward toward the coast.
squiffynimrod
blah blah blah
A bump and a question............
Has the group ride planning made all the hurdles and will this go ahead?
I re-read the posts and it looks like we're waiting on some kind of insurance/liability issues.
Inquiring minds want to know...................
Has the group ride planning made all the hurdles and will this go ahead?
I re-read the posts and it looks like we're waiting on some kind of insurance/liability issues.
Inquiring minds want to know...................
JohnRBeeson
New member
Squiffy
I'm going to try to get an answer of some kind today. I don't think the hold-up is at the national level.
Even if we can't get it together for a series of group rides, you can still do this ride fairly easily. Come by the information booth in the North Sister building and the BMW Riders of Oregon will have 6 ride maps available. This route is one of the 6. I also have GPS coords. for anyone interested.
I'm going to try to get an answer of some kind today. I don't think the hold-up is at the national level.
Even if we can't get it together for a series of group rides, you can still do this ride fairly easily. Come by the information booth in the North Sister building and the BMW Riders of Oregon will have 6 ride maps available. This route is one of the 6. I also have GPS coords. for anyone interested.
shandeland
Club President
Good place to meet and eat?
John, Can you recommend a place to meet my brother-in law and his wife between Portland, where they live, and Redmond? We are thinking Lunch on Saturday.
Thanks, Steve from MN
John, Can you recommend a place to meet my brother-in law and his wife between Portland, where they live, and Redmond? We are thinking Lunch on Saturday.
Thanks, Steve from MN
bob_m
Active member
Hood River
Roll down (north) through The Dalles, then take 1st St out of town (west) as it becomes the scenic alternate to Mosier. At Mosier get on the freeway for about 10 miles to Hood River. Celilo is a very fine restaurant in town. For burgers, pulled pork and that type of fare, the Horse Feathers is quite satisfying, with views that can't be beat. Among the many eateries in Hood River is the Full Sail Brewery mother ship. They have a full American food menu.
Hood River is a pleasant drive from Portland, so you will be doing your family a favor by getting them out there.
When you are done, cross the bridge to the Washington side and goe east to Lyle. From there go north along the Klikitat River to the volcanic plateau at the foot of Mt. Adams. At the Goldendale/Glenwood intersection, go on to Glenwood, BZ Corners and then back down to the Columbia River at White Salmon. That is an unforgettable ride.
Roll down (north) through The Dalles, then take 1st St out of town (west) as it becomes the scenic alternate to Mosier. At Mosier get on the freeway for about 10 miles to Hood River. Celilo is a very fine restaurant in town. For burgers, pulled pork and that type of fare, the Horse Feathers is quite satisfying, with views that can't be beat. Among the many eateries in Hood River is the Full Sail Brewery mother ship. They have a full American food menu.
Hood River is a pleasant drive from Portland, so you will be doing your family a favor by getting them out there.
When you are done, cross the bridge to the Washington side and goe east to Lyle. From there go north along the Klikitat River to the volcanic plateau at the foot of Mt. Adams. At the Goldendale/Glenwood intersection, go on to Glenwood, BZ Corners and then back down to the Columbia River at White Salmon. That is an unforgettable ride.
JohnRBeeson
New member
Shandeland
Bob had a good suggestion. Here is another. Meet at Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood www.timberlinelodge.com/. It's near Government Camp. It's a little closer to Portland than Redmond, but there is almost nothing right in the middle. Plus it's a great place to visit.
If they live in South or West Portland you might want to meet somewhere on Hwy 22. The Oregon Garden is near Silverton. That would be a little over 2 hour ride from Redmond. They have a very good restaurant. Closer to the middle would be Detroit. It's a small town on a large reservoir. It's a tourist town and there are several restaurants and picnic areas nearby.
My personal choice would be Timberline
Bob had a good suggestion. Here is another. Meet at Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood www.timberlinelodge.com/. It's near Government Camp. It's a little closer to Portland than Redmond, but there is almost nothing right in the middle. Plus it's a great place to visit.
If they live in South or West Portland you might want to meet somewhere on Hwy 22. The Oregon Garden is near Silverton. That would be a little over 2 hour ride from Redmond. They have a very good restaurant. Closer to the middle would be Detroit. It's a small town on a large reservoir. It's a tourist town and there are several restaurants and picnic areas nearby.
My personal choice would be Timberline
JohnRBeeson
New member
The Ride it ON!!
We will have 4 groups of up to 12 riders leaving Redmond starting at 8 a.m. with half hour intervals. Ride will be about 7 hours.
Please come to the Info Booth, same building as the Country Store, and sign up for the ride.
Hope to see you there.
John B
We will have 4 groups of up to 12 riders leaving Redmond starting at 8 a.m. with half hour intervals. Ride will be about 7 hours.
Please come to the Info Booth, same building as the Country Store, and sign up for the ride.
Hope to see you there.
John B
I was in the first group of riders on Friday morning and shot some video of the ride.
I've been playing with the video editing software for the last few weekends, here's the first attempt
http://thruthelensphotos.smugmug.co...nd-Videos/13452320_aPTb9#982778088_qmv4m-A-LB
(I've uploaded an HD version. If it doesn't default to that, you can click the square in the bottom right corner of the window playing the video to get more options)
I had the camera mounted on the handlebars of my LT, positioned just to the right of the windshield - bugs became a problem later in the ride.
I've been playing with the video editing software for the last few weekends, here's the first attempt
http://thruthelensphotos.smugmug.co...nd-Videos/13452320_aPTb9#982778088_qmv4m-A-LB
(I've uploaded an HD version. If it doesn't default to that, you can click the square in the bottom right corner of the window playing the video to get more options)
I had the camera mounted on the handlebars of my LT, positioned just to the right of the windshield - bugs became a problem later in the ride.
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BOBSST
Guest
Hey Dave - was that the 8:00 AM group? - Thanks for posting!!
Yes I was in the 8:00 group. Were you riding sweep at the back?
I have more video later in the ride when I had the camera pointing behind me. I've been experimenting with the editing software to see what I can do, but there are so many choices. Choosing a suitable music trach is also a challenge for me, but I'm having fun. I'll post more videos in the same smugmug gallery.
I have more video later in the ride when I had the camera pointing behind me. I've been experimenting with the editing software to see what I can do, but there are so many choices. Choosing a suitable music trach is also a challenge for me, but I'm having fun. I'll post more videos in the same smugmug gallery.
