Yosemite Ride
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From: San Ramon, Ca
We're lucky, being in San Jose,Ca.
We're 3 1/2 hrs from South Shore Tahoe
and about the same to Yosemite. Another hr to Reno.
We usually ride to Jamestown at least once a yr. Love all those
towns along Hwy 49. Been to a lot of em (Not all of em) Coulterville is a favorite.
We're 1/2 Hr from Santa Cruz, an Hr from Carmel/Monterey and 1 1/2 to the Bixby Bridge (Hwy 1 on the way to Big Sur)
Can't beat the weather.
There are plenty of beautiful places around the US though.
One day, I REALLY want to ride the Florida Keyes. That's the dream ride
for me right now.
Anyone planning a ride to Calif and needs some help with a route or
anything PLEASE contact me. I'd be more than happy to help.
We're 3 1/2 hrs from South Shore Tahoe
and about the same to Yosemite. Another hr to Reno.
We usually ride to Jamestown at least once a yr. Love all those
towns along Hwy 49. Been to a lot of em (Not all of em) Coulterville is a favorite.
We're 1/2 Hr from Santa Cruz, an Hr from Carmel/Monterey and 1 1/2 to the Bixby Bridge (Hwy 1 on the way to Big Sur)
Can't beat the weather.
There are plenty of beautiful places around the US though.
One day, I REALLY want to ride the Florida Keyes. That's the dream ride
for me right now.
Anyone planning a ride to Calif and needs some help with a route or
anything PLEASE contact me. I'd be more than happy to help.
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 307
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From: Brentwood CA
The best kept secret in the Sierras is taking 49 out of Nevada City through Downeville and over the pass to 89. Go North to Tahoe and do the old Donner Pass Road and then back down to 20 and Nevada City. Almost no cars most of the way and some of the best twists and scenery you'll every experience. Do it every year.
The day before we did that this year we left the Bay Area and hooked up with a friend in Jamestown...49 to 120 and over Tiago Pass. 395 up to Carson City...50 to North Shore... Donner Pass to 20 and into Nevada City. 450 miles in one day and a memory that will last forever.
The day before we did that this year we left the Bay Area and hooked up with a friend in Jamestown...49 to 120 and over Tiago Pass. 395 up to Carson City...50 to North Shore... Donner Pass to 20 and into Nevada City. 450 miles in one day and a memory that will last forever.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Nevada
The best kept secret in the Sierras is taking 49 out of Nevada City through Downeville and over the pass to 89. Go North to Tahoe and do the old Donner Pass Road and then back down to 20 and Nevada City. Almost no cars most of the way and some of the best twists and scenery you'll every experience. Do it every year.
The day before we did that this year we left the Bay Area and hooked up with a friend in Jamestown...49 to 120 and over Tiago Pass. 395 up to Carson City...50 to North Shore... Donner Pass to 20 and into Nevada City. 450 miles in one day and a memory that will last forever.
The day before we did that this year we left the Bay Area and hooked up with a friend in Jamestown...49 to 120 and over Tiago Pass. 395 up to Carson City...50 to North Shore... Donner Pass to 20 and into Nevada City. 450 miles in one day and a memory that will last forever.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
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We used to live in San Jose, but a few years ago we sold our home there and bought a new place near Oakhurst, about 20 miles outside of Yosemite.
Moving up here was the reason I bought another bike (RKC) after a few years of giving up due it becoming a daily "struggle for survival" riding in the Silicon Valley.
But the riding up here is great, and the scenery is some of the best in the world.
So of any of you happen to be riding in the central Sierras, and see this huge 'gotta-swerve-to-get-around-it' grin, attached to a smaller body and mounted on a Cobalt Blue RKC, waving at you as you pass .......... it's very likely it's me ........
Moving up here was the reason I bought another bike (RKC) after a few years of giving up due it becoming a daily "struggle for survival" riding in the Silicon Valley.
But the riding up here is great, and the scenery is some of the best in the world.
So of any of you happen to be riding in the central Sierras, and see this huge 'gotta-swerve-to-get-around-it' grin, attached to a smaller body and mounted on a Cobalt Blue RKC, waving at you as you pass .......... it's very likely it's me ........
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Sunny Southern California
Makes me remember just how lucky I am to live here. "Amazing roads", beautiful rides & for the most part, a 12 month riding season!
All the "CRAP" there is to deal with here kinda makes you forget! Beautiful day here today so I'm outa here for a ride! 
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