Putting it out there for anyone interested - Some of us PNW Viagras/Versys riders are planning an overnight N. Cascades romp on the weekend of 29-30 Aug. Over the N. Cascades highway to Winthrop and then dirt FS 37 to Concunully (cultural meccs that it is). Then next day 97A through Chelan and back over Steven's, or back over 20 - what ever everone wants to do.

Currently onboard: Myself, Alvis, and Machog. Sadly our esteemed Gustavo is unable to join us this time out. So - the call is out. WHo wants to play?

David

I am really on the fence with this one, and will have to wait to make a decision until the time comes. If I can't move up the hill till that weekend, then I won't be able to come. If I can move earlier in the month, that its more of a possibility.

What is the overnight accommodation supposed to be (hotel, campsite)? Is it over-nighting in Concunully?

More importantly, what is that length of road like. My only non pavement experience is about a mile of gravel farm road...perhaps I should finally do Mountain Loop up and over into Darrington to get some more dirt/gravel expereince.

Mike asked the questions I was going to: Hotel or Campsite? What is FS37 like? I've done one dirt road before on my Bandit that had me in fits. Spooked me for way too long. I know the Versys will be better, but rutted trails with drop offs really make me nervous. I'll check with the both bosses on the date.

Frog

DW,

We had orginally looked at Aug 29/30 as the weekend...did you need to bump that up a week? The last weekend would be better for me...

alvis

Al - my bad. We did plan for that last weekend the 29th and 30th. I just f'd up reading the calender. :D I will correct my e-mail. SO THE RIDE IS AUG 29-30. Thanks for the catch Al!

DW

HI guys -

The plan as it is shapping up is to overnight in Concunully. THere is a nice state park for camping, and a small hotel for those that desire that. FS 37 is 43 mi of, apparently, pretty nice forest service road. I have had some reports from some of the guys on ADV who have recently been over the road and say it is in great shape and quite doable. I have a minimal amount of dirt experience, as do the others and so we will be taking things reasonably. I am certainly not adverse to bagging it if the road get too crappy.

Please not the correct date (thanks Alvis!) of 29-30 Aug.

David:cheers:

Have a good ride gents. I've got prior commitments for the weekend of the 29-30 so I won't be able to attend. I expect to hear good tales, and photos too.

Frog

Rats, Frog. Sorry you can't make it. Looking forward to meeting you one of these days

David

The last weekend of August I will actually be riding down to Albany, OR for their balloon rally and other stuff.

Sorry I can't make this.

The last weekend of August I will actually be riding down to Albany, OR for their balloon rally and other stuff.

Sorry I can't make this.

I'm sorry too. Sounds like a pretty cool ride, though.

I'm up for that weekend..

Can camp or share room at a hotel..

I'm up for that weekend..

Can camp or share room at a hotel..

I'll split a room...though, I may saw a few logs...:sleeping:

alvis

I'm up for that weekend..

Can camp or share room at a hotel..

That's great, Bob. I'll keep you posted as things develop! Where abouts are you? :welcome:

David

I am in Ballard WA ,and would love to share a room.

Snoreing is not a problem!! Nothing can keep me awake..

I am in Ballard WA ,and would love to share a room.

Snoreing is not a problem!! Nothing can keep me awake..

Me either, I sleep like the dead...

DW sent me this link to Concunully businesses: http://www.conconully.com/Businesses.htm.

The Deer Haven Lodges look good, maybe split one of those...

alvis

Me either, I sleep like the dead...

DW sent me this link to Concunully businesses: http://www.conconully.com/Businesses.htm.

The Deer Haven Lodges look good, maybe split one of those...

alvis

I thinnk i am gong to tent it at the state park there in town. It's a pretty nice park actually if anyone else is into camping the night.

So just a reminder/clarification - the trip is from 29-30 Aug, not 22-23 as the thread title indicates (via my dumb error).

So far it looks like we have:

myself
Machog
Alvis
Alvis' Bro (sorry, Al, i don't remember his name)
Bob

Maybe meet off I-5 exit 205 (there is a Denny's on the right after a right off the exit and some nearby gas stations (that's petrol to you, John:) ) for fuel-ups). Then up through Arlington to Darrington and then to Rockport and Highway 20. This is a MUCH nicer way than the route through Burkungton and Concrete. More curves. Less LEOs. Better scenery :clap:

Looking forward to it!
DW

My brother can't make this one, so it's four for the moment...

Bob,

I'm planning on reserving a room next week...any preference?

Thanks,
alvis

Another way is going from Granite Falls to Darington on the "Mountain Loop".
I have gone this way several times, and it is even better!!! About 30 miles of nicely graded gravel roads. http://www.northwestplaces.com/trips001/MtnLoopHiway.htm

Hey Alvis...

Anything works for me.

Hey Alvis...

Anything works for me.

Cool...I'll get on it...

alvis

Since this over nighter isn't this weekend, anybody up for a good lenghty day ride on Saturday the 22nd?

Mike

You might want to do the ride over the Cascades and then back over Hwy 2 through Leavenworth, etc. That is a lengthy ride, somewhat over 400 miles from Kirkland. Good ride though. See link attached to map.

Frog

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=kirkland,+wa&daddr=darrington,+wa+to:twisp,+wa+to:leavenworth,+ wa+to:kirkland,+wa&geocode=&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=48.100095,-121.069336&sspn=1.625104,3.339844&ie=UTF8&z=8

Sorry gentlemen, can't make it. Up to my ass in wedding tasks and my daughter is coming into town tonight (from DEN).

Looks like weather will be good-enjoy.

Machog

Up to my ass in wedding tasks...


I know that feeling, and hopefully will be over the lump of it by the end of the month...hopefully.

Mike

You might want to do the ride over the Cascades and then back over Hwy 2 through Leavenworth, etc. That is a lengthy ride, somewhat over 400 miles from Kirkland. Good ride though. See link attached to map.

Frog

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=kirkland,+wa&daddr=darrington,+wa+to:twisp,+wa+to:leavenworth,+ wa+to:kirkland,+wa&geocode=&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=48.100095,-121.069336&sspn=1.625104,3.339844&ie=UTF8&z=8

I was thinking doing that if you guys were leaving this weeknd, but will save it for later September when the leaves are golden, cherry red, and a sunny yellow. :yeahsmile:

Thinking of an Island tour of the San Juans, but not sure yet.

Stiil up for the 29-30th, John?

DW

Stiil up for the 29-30th, John?

DW

...making room reservations tonight...let's hook up an do the bag switch.

alvis

Bob,

Got a room ($75) at the creekside lodge in conconully...queen and a futon, we'll have to flip a coin...

alvis

Great... I can sleep on rocks, so the futon should be fine for me.

Bob

Right on. When works for you to grab the bags, Al?

Looking forward to meeting you, Bob.

DW:cheers:

Right on. When works for you to grab the bags, Al?

Looking forward to meeting you, Bob.

DW:cheers:

DW...I'll email you...

alvis

90 in Conconully this weekend...pack the light gear...

When and where Sat am?

alvis

To all: have a great ride.

to Alvis: Thanks for the numbers on the KTM mirrors. After having one of the 10mm nuts breat off, I finally got around to replacing them with the KTM ones. What a difference; I can see behind and there are very few RPM ranges that fuzz these mirrors. Again, thanks for the help......................Frog

To all: have a great ride.

to Alvis: Thanks for the numbers on the KTM mirrors. After having one of the 10mm nuts breat off, I finally got around to replacing them with the KTM ones. What a difference; I can see behind and there are very few RPM ranges that fuzz these mirrors. Again, thanks for the help......................Frog

Right on Frog...Glad you like um', mine are still working great...

Hope we can get a ride in before the gloom returns...I'd like to do a couple more this year.

alvis

Well Guys:

Lets meet off I-5 exit 208 (Arlington) at the Denny's lot (on the right) at about 9am. There is gas available there too. Bob, I like your idea about the Mountain Loop highway but I am pretty much a dirt newbie and thinking that the road from Winthrop to Concunully might be all I am up for this time (about 40mi or so) - hope that is ok. Maybe we can put together a day ride for the Moutain loop?

If 9 sound too early or late (Al, I know that your coming from Bonney Lake so i didn't want to make it too undoable - thought the invite to crash the night before is still out there) or you would all prefer meeting somewhere else let me know!

Man, am I looking forward to this. Sounds like John will be joining as well if he can tear himself away from his NEW BOAT fro long enough :)

DW

OK boys, I'm in!

Al offer to crash here is open as well-not sure you need to be staying with a 'shrink' with your delicate mental condition!!!!:badidea:

I'll be camping with DW, think Bob & Al are at the Hyatt.

Gustavo, if your plans change and you can squander a bit of time off work-yea they can live without you-Motel Mac is open Fri night.

Machog

I will be there at 9:00. let me know if there are any changes..


Bob

OK boys, I'm in!

Al offer to crash here is open as well-not sure you need to be staying with a 'shrink' with your delicate mental condition!!!!:badidea:

I'll be camping with DW, think Bob & Al are at the Hyatt.

Gustavo, if your plans change and you can squander a bit of time off work-yea they can live without you-Motel Mac is open Fri night.

Machog

I will take you up on your offer. That will save a long, early morning trek for me! I'll email you for your locale...Thanks! (thx DW for the offer also!)

should be fun :D

alvis

OK boys, I'm in!

Gustavo, if your plans change and you can squander a bit of time off work-yea they can live without you-Motel Mac is open Fri night.



Thanks for the offer, but I don't think that's going to happen. They could live without me at work, but we have guests this weekend. Not being home this weekend is really an option...

You guys better take lots of pics to share with us. :type:


Gustavo

I will be there at 9:00. let me know if there are any changes..


Bob

Sounds great, Bob. Looking forward to meeting you.

:cheers:
DW

Thanks for the offer, but I don't think that's going to happen. They could live without me at work, but we have guests this weekend. Not being home this weekend is really an option...

You guys better take lots of pics to share with us. :type:


Gustavo

Sorry to hear you can't make it, Gustavo. We'll taka some pics and some fast corners for you. Hope you have a good weekend with your guests!

DW

The Route:

Day 1
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Jackson+Rd%2FWA-530+NE&daddr=Givens+Ave+to:Sauk+Valley+Rd%2FWA-530+to:WA-20+to:NFD+37+Rd+to:48.557296,-119.749775&geocode=FYJK3wId5Gm3-A%3BFcRN4AIdFXrA-A%3BFSrW4wId3KHA-A%3BFTCj4wIdQjrW-A%3BFbMV5QIdSkvW-A%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=4&mrsp=5&sz=13&sll=48.55366,-119.772434&sspn=0.065448,0.181103&ie=UTF8&t=k&ll=48.632682,-119.904099&spn=0.046854,0.068493&z=13

Day 2
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Main+St&daddr=Maple+St+to:WA-20+E+to:Ross+Rd%2FWA-153+to:E+Woodin+Ave+to:47.46966,-120.343691+to:US-2+to:Chumstick+Hwy%2FWA-209+to:Lake+Wenatchee+Hwy%2FWA-207+to:US-2%2FWA-2&geocode=FXj15AId4sDc-A%3BFXAA4gIdrmDf-A%3BFYS14QIdVsDX-A%3BFRAm3QIdimja-A%3BFfv52QIdV8jY-A%3B%3BFehN1gIdiPbO-A%3BFefm1wId9TfP-A%3BFfBm2QId7hDO-A%3BFdZF2gId_OK6-A&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=4,5&mrsp=5&sz=17&via=7&sll=47.468413,-120.339142&sspn=0.004178,0.011319&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17


Look OK?

DW

Looks a bit too twisty to me-I'll just have to follow you!

See ya Sat 9 ish.

Machog

Jeeze - Is it good English to even PUT "too" and "twisty" in the same sentence? :rolleyes:

Hey David,

Maybe Im missing something . When I look at the map, it looks like the same route both days---an out and back from Monroe. Routes fine, but why meet in Arlington, which is quite a ways north for most of us from Monroe? Looks like everyone is going to ride north to Arlington and then turn around and ride back 30 miles to Monroe..
Confused in Seattle

Hey David,

Maybe Im missing something . When I look at the map, it looks like the same route both days---an out and back from Monroe. Routes fine, but why meet in Arlington, which is quite a ways north for most of us from Monroe? Looks like everyone is going to ride north to Arlington and then turn around and ride back 30 miles to Monroe..
Confused in Seattle

You did miss something, Bob - you missed be provided with the CORRECT info for day 1. Sorry. PM me at davidweed@hotmail.com and I'll send you the RIGHT route for day 1.

DW

OK Bob - and all - here is the correct route for day 1. Well, except that now there is big forest fire north east of Twisp that effect us (assuming Concunully is still standing and not too smokey day 1 may be OK but as Loup loup pass is closed due to the fire we may have to alter day 2 a bit. sheesh


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Jackson+Rd%2FWA-530+NE&daddr=Givens+Ave+to:Sauk+Valley+Rd%2FWA-530+to:WA-20+to:NFD+37+Rd+to:48.557296,-119.749775&geocode=FYJK3wId5Gm3-A%3BFcRN4AIdFXrA-A%3BFSrW4wId3KHA-A%3BFTCj4wIdQjrW-A%3BFbMV5QIdSkvW-A%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=4&mrsp=5&sz=13&sll=48.55366,-119.772434&sspn=0.065448,0.181103&ie=UTF8&t=k&ll=48.632682,-119.904099&spn=0.046854,0.068493&z=13

Now I get it!!!

OK Bob - and all - here is the correct route for day 1. Well, except that now there is big forest fire north east of Twisp that effect us (assuming Concunully is still standing and not too smokey day 1 may be OK but as Loup loup pass is closed due to the fire we may have to alter day 2 a bit. sheesh


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Jackson+Rd%2FWA-530+NE&daddr=Givens+Ave+to:Sauk+Valley+Rd%2FWA-530+to:WA-20+to:NFD+37+Rd+to:48.557296,-119.749775&geocode=FYJK3wId5Gm3-A%3BFcRN4AIdFXrA-A%3BFSrW4wId3KHA-A%3BFTCj4wIdQjrW-A%3BFbMV5QIdSkvW-A%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=4&mrsp=5&sz=13&sll=48.55366,-119.772434&sspn=0.065448,0.181103&ie=UTF8&t=k&ll=48.632682,-119.904099&spn=0.046854,0.068493&z=13

I just called the lodge in Concon and they say it's clear up there...I guess we'll find out!

alvis

Bob,

Fire update for you. Sounds like it should be fully contained tomorrow. Al called "the Ritz" and Concunully is clear. Highway 20 is open. So we are good to go at this point. Sorry about the f-up with the day 1 route link but it is fixed now. Looking forward t meeting you!

DW

40% chance of T-storms Saturday...rain gear in the bags...

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=98819&hourly=1&yday=240&weekday=Saturday

alvis

40% chance of T-storms Saturday...rain gear in the bags...

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=98819&hourly=1&yday=240&weekday=Saturday

alvis

Always bring rain gear - that way you are almost sure not to need it :)

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