Vancouver / Lower Mainland Group Rides

[ride]

Just wondering if anyone is planning another ride before the season is over. I'd definitely be interested. Anyone else?

[chomper]

Originally Posted by ride

Just wondering if anyone is planning another ride before the season is over. I'd definitely be interested. Anyone else?

I suggested a ride Sunday sept 14 to Winthrop and back in community section VFRworld - Vancouver / Lower Mainland Group Rides so far i think its only myself and Randy. was waiting to see how many were interested, then post the official ride meeting place & time dose that date work for U ?
Jeff

[Axel]

I would love to have gone but i cant do sunday, only saturday (darn football season)

[ride]

Ok...not sure where Winthrop is, but I'll check it out. The 14th should work fine for me. I'll check the other post and respond there too.

[chomper]

Originally Posted by ride

Ok...not sure where Winthrop is, but I'll check it out. The 14th should work fine for me. I'll check the other post and respond there too.

Winthrop is in Washington state (north cascades) marble mount to Winthrop (hwy 20) is considered Washington's DH #1 approx 650 km return trip from lowermain land route would be sumas (Huntington) boarder crossing.ride down hwy 9 which is a great hwy and then to hwy 20 stop for lunch in Winthrop a real unique western theme town. you do need 2pieces of id (drivers license + birth certificate) or passport for boarder crossing

[chomper]

Originally Posted by Axel

I would love to have gone but i cant do sunday, only saturday (darn football season)

thats to bad Derek... i hear ya... its the season again soccer is starting this weekend for me that means riding time is going to start going down the crapper.
i may be able to do it Saturday i thought sunday would be better for everyone else. i put the idea out there to see what day works best so far not much response will see what happens after long weekend then post ride time
so far 3 possible for sunday and 1 for saturday
Jeff

[34468 Randy]

I am still in. Did you know they had lightning there? I would like to go visit a specific spot at the KOA htere. Brigs back electrifying memories. Would be kinda neat to take a nostalgic picture there. We should try to meet up with some of the PNW guys too. I would like to meet a few of them. I don't think I have ever met a real live American Viffer. Do they speak English?

How about it PNW guys, you in for this?

[34468 Randy]

Originally Posted by chomper

thats to bad Derek... i hear ya... its the season again soccer is starting this weekend for me that means riding time is going to start going down the crapper.
i may be able to do it Saturday i thought sunday would be better for everyone else. i put the idea out there to see what day works best so far not much response will see what happens after long weekend then post ride time
so far 3 possible for sunday and 1 for saturday
Jeff

To do Saturday, I will have to take a day off work. To do this I have to find a someone to be in the "acting" role and we are a bit short of people that way. But if it comes to that and we ride Saturday instead of Sunday, I will still try to make it happen. I recall Kingsley was looking to do an overnighter there a while back. The Cascade loop including Leavenworth may be a thought if we do the overnight thing.

[jasonsmith]

Originally Posted by chomper

I suggested a ride Sunday sept 14 to Winthrop and back in community section VFRworld - Vancouver / Lower Mainland Group Rides so far i think its only myself and Randy. was waiting to see how many were interested, then post the official ride meeting place & time dose that date work for U ?
Jeff

I may be able to make it for Sunday. I can't do a overnighter for sure. Still iffy on Sunday as I'll need to make some alternate arrangements for the kids. I'll keep an ear down to see how this progresses. Would like to get one more ride in down south.

I think if I start hinting to the wife now maybe next summer we can do a overnighter down to St. Helens and continue the volcano tour. What ya think?

[34468 Randy]

that sounds explosive.

[NAGA800]

Keep me informed, I may be able to zip down on the Sunday. I love that road!

Ryan

[kingsley]

Just got back into town, I like the Winthrop idea...the 14th is not great for me. I would prefer the 6th or 7th (if it could work for everyone else).

[34468 Randy]

Originally Posted by kingsley

Just got back into town, I like the Winthrop idea...the 14th is not great for me. I would prefer the 6th or 7th (if it could work for everyone else).

Sorry Kingsley but 6th or 7th is out for me. I already have a ride with some people at work planned for the 7th and to be gone both days of the weekend would not sit well. I am nearing the end of my week-ends off as well but a week day trip sometimes works for me, and possibly others as well. Did you see that great photo I have of you posted in my photo album?

[kingsley]

... I see it now. I'll have to return the favor someday buddy - watch out!!

[chomper]

last minute baker ride Monday sept 1. weather so far looks good
meet @ Tim Horton's sumas way south side of hwy 1 block from costcos @ 8am. a nice leisurely ride to top of baker.(approx 4-5hr ride return)
Hopefully some of u can make it
cheers, Jeff

[kingsley]

I'm in Jeff. Sounds great...love those roads

We may have to buy some duty -free gum or water on the way back (nudge-nudge, wink-wink)

[chomper]

thats great Bryan!!

[chomper]

Originally Posted by chomper

last minute baker ride Monday sept 1. weather so far looks good
meet @ Tim Horton's sumas way south side of hwy 1 block from costcos @ 8am. a nice leisurely ride to top of baker.(approx 4-5hr ride return)
Hopefully some of u can make it
cheers, Jeff

Ride is a go!! weather looks like its going to hold see ya @ 8am ish

[kingsley]

Thanks Jeff. A great ride and NO border line ups. Can't beat it!!