i am in olympia i would like to see about getting a puget sound getogether going this summer, any one up to it

Always!
But I work weekends :( so make part of it after 6pm

I could come down from The Big Island if it's May, June, or August/Sept.
I'm already commited to 1-4 July wkend.
I'll be off touring The Rockies with The Wahf all of July. I don't work
in the summer. I'm too old and life's too short. :D

Oh, BTW-- There is a Vancouver (BC) Sportster club:

www.xlriders.ca

They might be interested in coming down.

I'm in. I've done most if my rides towards the north. We could head down towards Olympia or head east. Anyone have any ideas.

I'm in olympia and would love to do that. Just let me know when and where asap so I can plan for it.

Ride to Port Angeles and "Hog the Ridge." :)

That would be a great ride. Those on the east side of the sound we could meet up somewhere near the Narrows bridge (breakfast maybe) and then ride up 16 to Bremerton, and then over the hood canal bridge and head on West.

Hood Canal loop is a nice 115 mile run on a sunny day.

Duane, you figuring that the run would turn around at Port Angeles? Another option would be Port Townsend, and then a ferry ride over to Whidbey, down to Clinton and over to mukilteo for a high speed run down I-5 (heck, do that and we could have a bbq at my place south of everett)

I'd be totally up for Hurricane Ridge. I've driven it a few times, even bicycled it
(twice!) but, believe it or not, I've yet to ride up and down on my Sportster.
I can catch the early COHO and do it as a daytrip from my place, etc.
There may still be winter debris on the corners and in the tunnels well into June.
Otherwise, should be a great ride.

I'd be totally up for Hurricane Ridge. I've driven it a few times, even bicycled it
(twice!) but, believe it or not, I've yet to ride up and down on my Sportster.
I can catch the early COHO and do it as a daytrip from my place, etc.
There may still be winter debris on the corners and in the tunnels well into June.
Otherwise, should be a great ride.

I've been up and down it 5 times on my bicycle. Most people look at you like you are crazy. Had one guy in a motorhome offer me a beer. Currently, 28 degrees at Hurricane Ridge.

Duane, you figuring that the run would turn around at Port Angeles? Another option would be Port Townsend, and then a ferry ride over to Whidbey, down to Clinton and over to mukilteo for a high speed run down I-5 (heck, do that and we could have a bbq at my place south of everett)

I would love to do this run. Hopefully I can pick up my 883R this weekend.

Duane, you figuring that the run would turn around at Port Angeles? Another option would be Port Townsend, and then a ferry ride over to Whidbey, down to Clinton and over to mukilteo for a high speed run down I-5 (heck, do that and we could have a bbq at my place south of everett)

I'm just saying the Hood Canal loop with no excursions is 115 miles (highways 101/and 303). Add in however far to and from others have to go, or a secondary destination like Port Angeles/Port Towsend/Fort Warden.
I live in Bremerton so I do this basic loop fairly often for fresh air and scenery. In mid-summer (weekends) it can be a fight with the dozens of motorhomes/boaters that refuse to pull over and let traffic by. I don't know how many people are up to riding 10-12 hours in the saddle, like for a North Cascades or White Pass-Mt. St. Helens loop or Olympic Peninsula loop. For anyone who has not ridden the backside of Mt. St. Helens down to the gorge through Carson and/or into the Windy Ridge monument, there are curves galore where only 45 mph or less, can have you leaned way over. About a 12-16 hour loop for me in Bremerton, depending on breaks and sidestops.

Good point on the added distance for everyone to get together. maybe the hood canal would be the best first trip for folks. it would make for a full day of riding with the travel time from wherever to the meeting/departure point. What do other folks think? Anyone want to toss out some dates that might work for this?

Anybody on the EastSide of the mountains? perhaps Central WA?

I am up for a ride whenever. North would be great but i'm flexable.

I'm up here in Port Angeles.What do you all think about this? Pick a destination, meet somewhere centrally located on Saturday morning, make the run, spend the night(motels or camp)then ride back and split up for our respective homes? cover more distance and make a weekend out of it?

Interesting that two of you rode their bicycles up Hurricane Ridge. I've thought of it, but not sure how good I'd do at the constant climbing. What sweet relief to come back down! I have done the Iron Horse from North Bend to Hyak and back.

The Eastside of the mountains also poses travel issues for many folks, due to the to and from distance. I've done virtually all the possible loops from Bremerton and back in one day on my other bikes, but it is a long haul with few and short breaks. Coming back west on Sunday afternoon on Highway 2 or I-90 is PURE GUARANTEED MISERY! I do know some of the campgrounds along the Columbia are kept very tidy. Rides up to Coulee Dam and taking the tour, Mary Hill Museum and Stonehenge memorial - too many options to list.

I'm up here in Port Angeles.What do you all think about this? Pick a destination, meet somewhere centrally located on Saturday morning, make the run, spend the night(motels or camp)then ride back and split up for our respective homes? cover more distance and make a weekend out of it?

Still have the family owned Japanese restaraunt on the main drag? Only ate there twice but thought it was first class.
You mean like perhaps Port Angeles in the morning, then Hurricane Ridge and possibly hook around Cresent Lake in afternoon for a stop and camp around Forks or Clalock, etc? Finish the loop the following day and head home? Anyone running late for morning PA hookup could catch us on the way back down from Hurricane Ridge, through PA to Crescent Lake.

Interesting that two of you rode their bicycles up Hurricane Ridge. I've thought of it, but not sure how good I'd do at the constant climbing. What sweet relief to come back down!

The first few miles are the steepest until you get to Heart of the Hills. The rest is just a long slog. Gotta watch out for deer on the fast ride down. It's been a while since I rode it. Weather conditions (http://www.nwac.us/products/OSOHUR)

I could take part of Saturday and join you at least out to the lake. We could stop at Granny's Cafe east of Lake Sutherland for coffee.

Still have the family owned Japanese restaraunt on the main drag? Only ate there twice but thought it was first class.
You mean like perhaps Port Angeles in the morning, then Hurricane Ridge and possibly hook around Cresent Lake in afternoon for a stop and camp around Forks or Clalock, etc? Finish the loop the following day and head home? Anyone running late for morning PA hookup could catch us on the way back down from Hurricane Ridge, through PA to Crescent Lake.

I like this idea. It allows folks to start on their own and meet up late morning in PA, and not feel rushed to all meet at one central spot, only to go to another. I can see making a weekend trip of it and there are lot's of places over on the peninsula I've never been to. :tour

Still have the family owned Japanese restaraunt on the main drag? Only ate there twice but thought it was first class.

Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant downtown on Front street.

The north end of the Peninsula (Claloch, etc.) has some rugged ocean front like Oregon. Forks is a bit inland from the ocean and in midsummer sometimes air pockets form and it can get blistering hot 100+ on rare days. The Hoh River valley takes you up into middle of the rain forest, and there is more moss than on a tropical movie set. Neah Bay gets you out as far as you can go on the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. If you hike in past Lake Ozette to the ocean, there is a whole herd of deer with heavy albino DNA - odd.

Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant downtown on Front street.

Coming into town where the road splits. Been a few years since I was there. A young Japanese couple owned it and it was reasonably priced, fantastic eating, and spic 'n span. I have eaten at the Golden Gate and enjoyed it too.

Coming into town where the road splits. Been a few years since I was there. A young Japanese couple owned it and it was reasonably priced, fantastic eating, and spic 'n span. I have eaten at the Golden Gate and enjoyed it too.

Now I know where you are talking about. Small place, Okasan, close to Baskin Robbins.

Another interesting place to visit between Port Angeles and Lake Crescent is Salt Creek recreation area. WWII bunkers and their long gone 16" guns.

You're talkin', I'm listenin'...

So......sounds fun.

Can a E-Glide come along?

[QUOTE=Duane Wood;684491]Interesting that two of you rode their bicycles up Hurricane Ridge. I've thought of it, but not sure how good I'd do at the constant climbing. What sweet relief to come back down!

Well, if ya got a low enough granny gear (mine's an 18"!) it's just a matter of soldiering on until it levels off at the top. Stop to rest and admire the view whenever you feel like it. That is unless you want to pretend you're Lance Armstrong on L'Alp du Wheeze... :laugh then just upshift and stand up on the pedals!
The rangerette at the park gate had LED taillights she was loaning to cyclists who didn't have them. "What's this for?" I asked. "The tunnels." she answered.
I did it on a sunny day. I had lunch at the summit cafe, then started back down.
On the descent I was tucked in and bombing along at 50 mph :tour when I came to the first tunnel. I had my sunglasses held on by one of those nerd straps to keep them from sliding down my nose, but I'd forgotten how dark it was in there. As soon as I entered that tunnel it was like I'd suddenly gone blind.:eek:
I'd seen potholes and junk strewn around in there on the way up, but going 50 in the dark is a thrill you'd want to avoid. I took one hand off the bars, reached up, and drrraaaaaagged those dark goggles down over my nose and held them in my teeth against the tension of that nerd strap. Of course my eyes began to water so much that once more I couldn't see. Just about then I came out the other end and pulled off to the side to recover. I'm sure my heart rate was higher in that tunnel on the way down than it was at any time on the climb up. :wonderlan

"You live more in 5 minutes flat out on a bike like this than most people do
in a lifetime..."
Burt Munro, "The World's Fastest Indian"

So......sounds fun.

Can a E-Glide come along?

Sure. Absolutely. Gliders are always welcome on my rides.
As long as they can keep up! :p :p :laugh ;) :rolleyes:

OK, guys, I'm off the back here regarding the proposed ride. Have we talked about possible dates yet?
As I said earlier, I'd be up for meeting in PA and doing a ride from there. Hurri Ridge'd be fun. I could take the Coho (ferry bet PA & Victoria) both ways or, alternately, ride over to Anacortez and catch that ferry the next day or something. The area around Decption Pass is pretty good riding. I'd have to check the schedules. I'm open to other ideas and could stay over for a couple nights instead of rushing back home on Sunday. My work schedule is flexible.
So when do you want to do this?

Now I know where you are talking about. Small place, Okasan, close to Baskin Robbins.

Another interesting place to visit between Port Angeles and Lake Crescent is Salt Creek recreation area. WWII bunkers and their long gone 16" guns.

I thought the triangle of death from Flagler, Casey, and Fort Worden (An Officer and a Gentleman) were the only outposts, but that makes sense to guard the entrance to the straight. Canada must have had one or two, big gun outposts too. I've seen the Salt Creek turnoff, but had no idea of it's historical value.

It's spring here. I'd suggest a primary and backup date. Rain down low might be snow on the Ridge. And rain down low might be ugly instead of spring showers if a big front comes in. I usually have weekends off and have no clue what weekends I have to work until it's too late (Friday afternoons), so I'm game for about any dates convenient.

Still have the family owned Japanese restaraunt on the main drag? Only ate there twice but thought it was first class.
You mean like perhaps Port Angeles in the morning, then Hurricane Ridge and possibly hook around Cresent Lake in afternoon for a stop and camp around Forks or Clalock, etc? Finish the loop the following day and head home? Anyone running late for morning PA hookup could catch us on the way back down from Hurricane Ridge, through PA to Crescent Lake.
That would work for us P.A. people, for those that haven't been out this way its great riding out west. Oh yea, The restraunt is still there, going strong as ever. KC

I'm up for just about anytime and agree with Duane that we have a backup date in case the weather looks like it's going down the tubes. The weekend of May 20th is the Snohomish Bike show so we might want to avoid that weekend and maybe move into June.

I thought the triangle of death from Flagler, Casey, and Fort Worden (An Officer and a Gentleman) were the only outposts, but that makes sense to guard the entrance to the straight. Canada must have had one or two, big gun outposts too. I've seen the Salt Creek turnoff, but had no idea of it's historical value.

A little historical info on Salt Creek and Camp Hayden (http://www.clallam.net/CountyParks/html/parks_camphayden.htm)

This weekend was an example of an all too common last minute weather bust for Washington. The weather at 6 am Friday predicted a decent Saturday, I rode the Hood Canal loop after work for a warm up, planning on a run to Eastern Washington, Saturday. The 10 pm news showed the incredible high pressure had already started to break down, and many of us woke up to rain.
Thanks for the tip ClineDesign.

This sounds like fun. I've never been a part of a group ride before, but if I can manage it, I'd like to come. Weekends are always good for me and if you guys are talking about something not until June or so then there is plenty of time to figure out my schedule.

Yeah, I've not done a "group hug" thing either, but would like to meet a few people and check out the different bikes. Any excuse to put on a couple of hundred miles is a good excuse.

Anyone think a trip up to Leavenworth would be of interest? The route is nice and the trip isn't terribly long.

Leavenworth would be fun. Although it might be tough for folks over on the peninsula or down towards Olympia to hookup. That said, I think maybe a poll might be in order to get a concensus.

Leavenworth sounds like a nice ride. How long before it's decent all the way over the top though?

I agree a poll would be a great idea. Just picked up my sporty this weekend and I love it.

i am in favor of a trip up the canal, the people from oly could meet the other riders at the casino by the interchange comming from the floating bridge and go from there in the end of june or first part of july

Leavenworth sounds like a nice ride. How long before it's decent all the way over the top though?

If you are talking North Cascades, it probably won't be plowed free of snow until the end of May with the heavy snowpack we have.

Stevens will be open and dry any days it's dry now.

Cayuse on Mt. Rainer is predicted to be closed most, if not all this season, due to a huge collapse that needs lots of fill.

Windy Ridge at Mt. St. Helens won't be plowed until May (for tourists....).

The road(s) to Cougar/Carson should open about then, too.

The Skate Creek cut-off (Alder to Packwood) should be melting off about now.

Maybe you all might consider meeting at one of these events...


April 21 - Swap Meet in Mt. Vernon, WA, USA - Skagit County Fairgrounds - Gary 360.675.8204 days & Terry 360.293.6480 evenings, or send eMail to waffleiron@peoplepc.com

April 22 - 22nd Annual Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet in Tsawwassen - "100 Years of the Isle Of Man" theme. All Road racing bikes are invited to be part of the display - 604.299.0020

...if you wanted to get started early that is.:)

Maybe you all might consider meeting at one of these events...


April 21 - Swap Meet in Mt. Vernon, WA, USA - Skagit County Fairgrounds - Gary 360.675.8204 days & Terry 360.293.6480 evenings, or send eMail to waffleiron@peoplepc.com

April 22 - 22nd Annual Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet in Tsawwassen - "100 Years of the Isle Of Man" theme. All Road racing bikes are invited to be part of the display - 604.299.0020

...if you wanted to get started early that is.:)

Neither of these rides give us much planning time.

Check this out:

http://www.ridetheolympics.com/

Just found this thread. I would do my best to join in on a ride if I know when and where in enough time to plan. I'm over on the east side in Yakima. I could meet everyone up in Leavenworth though. Shoot, with enough time to plan I could probably meet anywhere.

I'll keep watching this one. If something is confirmed I would like to know. Sounds like a good time.

If the timings right this summer, count me in.

The Ride the Olympics (http://ridetheolympics.com) website mentions beer 4 times. Just what kind of people do they think we are? A bunch of rowdy, beer guzzling, biker types?

The Ride the Olympics (http://ridetheolympics.com) website mentions beer 4 times. Just what kind of people do they think we are? A bunch of rowdy, beer guzzling, biker types?
Maybe that's their way of trying to appeal to the stereotypical "Harley rider" :drinkbeer

I live in Lakewood. Anywhere that is chosen is fine with me. I do like backroads and twisties rather than long straight stretches. I am retired so time is not an issue. I would like to go on several rides this summer, one would be taking a few days heading down 101 coast highway to Newport Beach, Lincoln City area in Oregon. Spend the night on the beach or in a motel. Stay there part of the day and then head home or south to northern California, Mount Shasta area.:chop

The weather is getting nice. How about a ride north up to Anacortes and across to Orcas island for a ride? I've also heard Starting in mukilteo croosing to Whidbey and riding the loop back around over Deception pass is a good ride. Lets get this going!

The weather in Port Angeles was a little cool and cloudy today.

I'll keep watching and waiting for the time and place. I just hope it happens to be a time I can roll with the rest of you. It would be great to have a big group of Sporty's cruising together down the backroads.

Ride coming up in June.

Miracle Miles Bike Run, starts in Sequim goes to Dosewallips State Park, sign up @ 10am, Sequim WalMart parking lot.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/329423886.html

My wife and I were just talking about making a weekend trip to Sequim. Maybe I can work this into the mix, although she might not be too cool with me ditching her for most of the day to go riding. :tour

Too bad the Sequim Lavender Festival (http://www.lavenderfestival.com/) isn't until July. Chicks dig that sort of thing from what I understand.*-) I suppose you could drop her off at one of the lavender farms, that stuff might make the bike smell funny on the ride home tho.

hey i found it!
im in bonney lake i would be up for a ride, just lemme know when and where
start and stop etc,
email or pm

I think some body (?) has to take the helm here. :horseride We got sailors running all over the deck and nobody's on the bridge. Just set a date and place based on the majority of respondents. If I can make it, I will. If not, I'll hope to attend the second one! :clap

I think this would be a sweet time to get together.

http://www.soundrider.com/3pass/

I took a cruise to the previously mentioned Fort Hayden on the north Olympic Peninsula this afternoon.

http://www.straitmac.com/Images/DSCN4627.jpg
http://www.straitmac.com/Images/DSCN4630.jpg

is anyone interested in meeting in the olympia area early saturday morning and riding up to seqium and doing the run from the walmart in sequim to dosewallups state park mentioned in a earlier post. we would need to leave 6.00 to 6.45 am

I want to go but I have a flat and my tires have not yet arrived.

i am down for a ride. i only have one friend with a bike and her schedule is different than mine... i would need to know an exact date though being as i dont get my schedule but 3 days before the week starts. so i'll need to put in a request.

Got my bike back today and she's running much better now.

I have that day off, and barring any unforeseen Issues I should be able to pull it together.

I would most likely need to ride up Friday night, it's like two hours from Portland to Olympia, give or take.

So I am game, just need to know the what were and when we will meet so i can find a suitable hotel close by.

Suggestions are quite welcome.

my schedule has changed and i do not have the weekend free now .this weekend is out for me

What about something on the north end Magikaldragon. Theres a neat country store up Highway 9 north of Acme that makes killer sandwiches. Little easier then trying to get over to the peninsula.

What about something on the north end Magikaldragon. Theres a neat country store up Highway 9 north of Acme that makes killer sandwiches. Little easier then trying to get over to the peninsula.

i'm down for whatever if we can plan a day ahead of time. i get the most random days off every week so its hard to just know what day i can do something.

like yesterday i went in for next weeks schedule and it wasnt done.... and the work week starts on monday.

so yeah pick a date. and we can plan some fun stuff. :D

Tina, since it's supposed to rain tomorrow why not plan for next saturday or sunday (whichever is better weather wise and fits your schedule). The ride up is about an hour on highway 9 (from South Everett). If we get others interested we could meet at a restaurant for coffee, taking off around 11:00 should make for a nice ride with lunch and then head back down.

If the weather improves tomorrow (saturday) I'm game for a last minute ride if your available. greg

O.K.,let's ride.

Tina, since it's supposed to rain tomorrow why not plan for next saturday or sunday (whichever is better weather wise and fits your schedule). The ride up is about an hour on highway 9 (from South Everett). If we get others interested we could meet at a restaurant for coffee, taking off around 11:00 should make for a nice ride with lunch and then head back down.

If the weather improves tomorrow (saturday) I'm game for a last minute ride if your available. greg

Hey Greg, Next Sunday, June 17th is Fathersday, you do know that right?

I thought we was speaking of that ride in the pass set for July 14th?

Tina, since it's supposed to rain tomorrow why not plan for next saturday or sunday (whichever is better weather wise and fits your schedule). The ride up is about an hour on highway 9 (from South Everett). If we get others interested we could meet at a restaurant for coffee, taking off around 11:00 should make for a nice ride with lunch and then head back down.

If the weather improves tomorrow (saturday) I'm game for a last minute ride if your available. greg

i have wed and thurs off this week. and have to be at work at 3:15p sat and sun.

:chop Anyone want to ride down the Oregon coast this summer?:chop

:chop Anyone want to ride down the Oregon coast this summer?:chop

Yes,I do it at least a half dozen times a year.;)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/y2keglide/memor.jpg

Hey Greg, Next Sunday, June 17th is Fathersday, you do know that right?

I thought we was speaking of that ride in the pass set for July 14th?

Dang, forgot about fathers day and the July 14th ride. The 14th still sounds good and for those folks who are local, how about next saturday (June 16) we meet around 9:30 ride up to Acme for lunch at Everybodys and be back in time for Tina to get to work on time. :banana :banana

Yes,I do it at least a half dozen times a year.;)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/y2keglide/memor.jpg Is that Lincoln City or Newport Beach area? I spent the night on a beach that looks just like that. I'm waiting for a set of tires to be delivered. Once they're on anytime is good for me. It would be nice to get some more bikes to join in.

Is that Lincoln City or Newport Beach area? I spent the night on a beach that looks just like that. I'm waiting for a set of tires to be delivered. Once they're on anytime is good for me. It would be nice to get some more bikes to join in.

No, it's way down on the South coast, somewhere between Gold Beach and Brookings I think.
It would be cool to get a few bikes together and putt the Oregon Coast.
Maybe meet up in Astoria so the Wa. riders like us could hook up with the Oregon guys from the Portland/Vancouver area and then head South.
I'm only 40 minutes from Portland but prefer riding hiway 4 from Longview,Wa. down the Wa. side of the Columbia river to the coast.
I know the Oregon Coast well,it has many side bars off 101 worth exploring but there isn't a bad route to be had.
Late July early August is the best bet for good weather but it's always a crap shoot.
If nothing else I'll try and post up here a few days before the next time I hit the coast and anyone who cares to join me is more than welcome.

For those folks in the puget sound area, why not do this run Saturday. Let's meet at 9:30 at the Sheri's Restuarant in Downtown Mill Creek (just south of Everett). We'll leave at 10:00 and head up Highway 9 to Everybody's Country Store just north of Acme, have lunch and then head back down (either back on Highway 9 or high speed down I-5): Here's a link to Everybody's: http://www.everybodys.com/index.html. For those who haven't been to Everybodys it's a neat store with a wide assortment of just about everything and they make great sandwiches. (directions to Sheri's below the image).

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Everybodys.jpg

Coming up SR 527 from Bothell, Sheri's is on the left just after the 164th ST SE intersection. Coming up I-5, get off at exit 183 (164ST SE/Mill Creek) and head east for about 1 1/2 miles. Turn left into the Albertsons shopping center just before SR 527 (or turn left on SR 527 if you miss the turn and take the next left).

That looks like a great place to make a run to. Too bad I already have Father's Day plans. The run to Acme is great though so count me in for this run again some time.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Everybodys.jpg



Might be worth the ride if those gas prices are current.:laugh

I recommend the following over using Hwy 9 south of Arlington:
In Snohomish, go north on Maple Ave. Continue on Maple noting that the name will change to Machias Rd. Take Machias Rd to where it ends at Hwy 92. Go right on Hwy 92 to Granite Falls. As you enter Granite Falls turn left onto Jordan Rd. Take Jordan Rd to where it ends at 228th St NE in Arlington. Go left on 228th St. You are now back at Hwy 9 so just hang a right and you're headed north. Both Machias Rd and Jordan Rd are very scenic back roads. These are worth the detour off of Hwy 9. Basically you are paralleling Hwy 9 east of it though these roads are not as straight. :) I very much enjoy riding on these.

Also, I found on the Internet that there is a loop we should take at Acme. I only just discovered this information so I haven't personally travelled this back road yet. In Acme, take a right onto Mosquito Lake Rd. Mosquito Lake Rd will loop around east of Van Zandt and will join with Hwy 542. Take a left onto Hwy 542 back to Hwy 9. Take a left on Hwy 9 back to Van Zandt (this is where the country store is).

Deimus, that works great. I always hate the traffic from Snohomish to Lake Stevens and tend to run up I-5 to Arlington and then cut over. So we'll see ya saturday then? greg

Aww crap. I'm busy :( Set up one in August :-D

I'm now getting ready to tour the interior of BC for the month of July.
August would be better for me.
But that's just me, eh?
I'll continue to monitor this thread.
I hope the 'First' Northwest Sportster Rally ("NWSR"?) :wonderlan is a success.

if we want to do something in august it would be good cause i could just request the whole day or even a weekend off.

:hmmm So... is anyone up for a ride to Everybody's tomorrow?

Cloudy and a 30% chance of rain tomorrow. If it is actively raining in the morning then I'm definitely not heading out. It's just not fun riding in mid 50s rain.

What are the thoughts of the rest of the folks that were thinking about it? I would like to ride with some XLForum members.

gonna have to count me out its midnight and i just got off work.

i'm pooped.

if we plan something for august i can try to get the day off.

I agree on both the weather and lack of timing. August works so lets start thinking of a weekend and as we get closer watch the weather reports.

I read in the local newspaper that Bread and Roses coffee house and eatery in Port Townsend is sponsoring a vintage and classic motorcycle rally on Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m. at 230 Quincy St. Music provided by Lucius Clay. For more info call 360-379-3355.

Might be a good reason to tour the Olympic Peninsula.

I read in the local newspaper that Bread and Roses coffee house and eatery in Port Townsend is sponsoring a vintage and classic motorcycle rally on Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m. at 230 Quincy St. Music provided by Lucius Clay. For more info call 360-379-3355.

Might be a good reason to tour the Olympic Peninsula.

Did they reschedule it? I did a search and found this (http://www.ptguide.com/wkstone/webkeystone.py?Profile=events/events_exp_search.prof&EventID=5055&UserID=biz_ptguide). This says it is June 17th at 3PM (today).

Yep, you're right. Looks like it's today dangit!

Thanks for the heads up.

argh.... i wanted to go and either way i am working.... i HATE my schedule

i live in rochester and both me and my son have 1200n bikes. let me know if you get something going. let me know where you are located and maybe we could all get together for a day run.

If anyone is interested a few of us locals are planning a ride from Port Angeles, to Forks, WA on July 14th to watch drag racing. Nostalgia drags are scheduled to be run on the 14th and 15th.

We probably won't go if it rains... and it does rain in Forks... but only on the weekends...

http://www.westendthunder.com/

You won't see much in the way of funny cars or top fuel dragsters but you'll see a bunch of fine looking cars and bikes.

i requested aug 11 & 12 off... dunno if anything is goin on that weekend... but i'm down for a ride or something.

i requested aug 11 & 12 off... dunno if anything is goin on that weekend... but i'm down for a ride or something.

I'll set the date aside. MusclePump is out of town til tomorrow but I'll be he's up for it. Anyone else wanna plan on either of these dates (weather dependent)?

:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

how many are doin the "Oyster Run" in sept? to bellingham

I would like to do the Oyster Run but will be on another vacation. I might be able to go on a ride either August 11 or 12 though. I'll keep watching to see if anything materializes.

Anyone doing Sun and Surf Run to Ocean Shores? It's coming up July 27-29. Thousands of Harleys. I'm riding up Saturday with high school buddies. Had a great time last year.

had my weekend off didnt get to ride though. actually spent time with my boyfriend.

i am tryin to get a new job with better hours. so that will free up some riding time. infact i have today off and most of tomorrow afternoon/evening off.

Drag racing in Forks, WA on the 25th and 26th.
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http://www.westendthunder.com/

Good excuse to tour the Olympic Peninsula.

Lots of pix here:
http://www.sequimgazette.com/static/slideshow/drags.lightbox/

anything goin on this weekend. i dont start my new job till tuesday.

how many are doin the "Oyster Run" in sept? to bellingham

Yeah, I'm thinking of going. Although I live on Vancouver Island, I'd just have to hop the Sidney, BC-Anacortes, WA ferry.
BTW-- I think the run goes out of Anacortes, not Bellingham?
I'll need to check the fy sched. I'd go over the day before and stay over.
If the weather is nice (?!?) I could stay in the area for several days.

http://www.soundrider.com/archive/rides/anacortes_routes.htm

http://www.oysterrun.org/index.html

Keep me posted if you're going and would like to meet up there.
I don't like being surrounded by twinkies at every rally!

The 16th annual CCMC/Salvation Army Toy Run. Seven Cedars Casino near Sequim, to Port Angeles, WA
www.sequimgazette.com/static/slideshow/toyrun

Fools Run Poker Run from Port Angeles, WA to Port Townsend and back
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
Registration 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Olympic Powersports, 221 S. Peabody, Port Angeles
Memorial ride for veteran police officer Brian Raymond
more info call Monte at 360.417.9554

I'm another Olympic Peninsula guy, i'm in for any rides that i can. I'm ridin to Forks Tomorrow with a buddy. That stretch is a great ride...wide open roads and good twists and bends around Lake Crescent. I got about 10 or 15 friends that are plannin on the Oyster run and the Sun and Surf.

Windy Ridge, Mt. St. Helens today.....Sunday the 15th. If the pass to Carson is open, then a ride to the Columbia and up through Goldendale and back over White Pass.

I'm another Olympic Peninsula guy, i'm in for any rides that i can. I'm ridin to Forks Tomorrow with a buddy. That stretch is a great ride...wide open roads and good twists and bends around Lake Crescent. I got about 10 or 15 friends that are plannin on the Oyster run and the Sun and Surf.

Did you make it to the drags in Forks Saturday and Sunday?

I just got back yesterday from a "summer" :doh music camp at Fort Flagler near Port Townsend. Had a great time and learned lots of new stuff.
I rode my bike all the way from my home north of Nanaimo on the big island, crossing the puddle on SS Coho out of Victoria. It was bloody cold for "June"!
Somebody said it's the worst February we've had in years. But it's JUNE! :laugh
Then some other body said, "It's JUNuary." The ride home yesterday was much better. In fact, it was just about perfect. Ditto for today.

Anybody wants to ride up Hurry Cane Ridge, I could come over to Port Angeles and meet you. The ferry's thirty bucks each way...

Bike is long overdue for its 24,000 km service--over 27,000 on now.
I always change oil and filter at least every spring and fall, but there are a few areas I've been neglecting, so must do some maintenance before summer really hits (if it ever does :shhhh) and I'll be riding every day.

Wow, this is an old thread... Anyone want to do some of the same this year? I might be up for a BBQ at my house.

How about a ride on the wet end of Clallam County?

http://www.rainforestrun.com/
August 16 & 17, 2008

im down for some rides i have a set schedule this summer and can ride as soon as i get my turnsignals fixed.

We didn't make it to Forks, lol. Instead we rode to Cape Flatery. Good ride more curves but it was a bit chilly up there but it was a great ride.

Click here for the Rainforest Run Slideshow (http://www.sequimgazette.com/static/slideshow/rainforestrun/) The Rainforest run was held on the "West End" of the North Olympic Peninsula of Washington state, Aug. 16 & 17, 2008