West Coast Magnas
The Where
The When
Lodging
Cost
5 Awesome Riding Days on June 25 - 29, 2007
Latest Update On June 10, 2007
and other Cruisers, Sports, Tourers, Trikes, Two-Ups
Always Ride Your Own Ride At Your Own Pace
| 5 Passes & a Park Ride Sponsors | ||
 Cycle-istiC Products www.cycle-istic.com Email Cycle-istiC 1-866-342-9253 |
 Gold Rush Honda www.goldrushmoto.com Email Gold Rush 209-532-2371 14301 Mono Way Sonora CA |
 www.CruiserCustomizing.com Email Cruiser Customizing 888-302-9789 4671 Las Positas Rd, #C Livermore, CA 94551 |
The general experience level of the ride will be for Intermediate riders and will be Cruising with some scenery stops. There will be some routes available for expert riders that are optional. Most routes will be two lane roads that include sweeps and intermediate twisties. You are welcome to join us for any days or portions of the tour that interest you.
Need Details? Got Questions??
Contact: Magniac the Ridemaster
Contact: PokeyV65 the co-organizer
or Email WCM at: magna@kewpro.com
Basic Rally Information
The WhereCalifornia's Central Sierra Mountains and Gold Country: We will be based out of Sonora CA, with a day or two in South Lake Tahoe area.
With stops in places like; Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, Columbia State Park (ol' west city), Calaveras Big Trees, Virgina City, big Reno Honda Dealer, etc.
The When
Meet-Up Points
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Sunday Evening Meet & Greet 7:00pm on June 24th Mikes Pizza & Ribs 14721 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95730 532-1097 [map] |
Monday Morning Breakfast (Optional) 8:00am on June 25th Pine Tree Restaurant 19601 Hess Ave (cross street is Mono Way) Sonora CA 95370 209-536-6065 [map] | |
Monday, 25th - Ride Starts From The Aladdin Parking Lot At 9am | ||
The Lodging
| Please mention/comment "Magna Riders" when you book rooms by phone or online Double Occupancy: $34.20 per day average per person Single Occupancy: $60 per day average If you want help finding someone to share a room, email magna@kewpro.com | |||||
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Aladdin Motor Inn 14260 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 (800) 696-3969 www.aladdininn.com request@aladdininn.com |
Rates: 1 King = $76 2 Queens = $84 AAA & other discounts available Mention Magna Riders when booking so we can get better rates |
Nights: 24 - Sunday 25 - Monday 26 - Tuesday 29th - Friday is optional | |||
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Super 8 Tahoe 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd (Highway 50) South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 (800) 237-8882 www.super8tahoe.com (Same Hotel as 2004) |
Rates: 1 King = $36 2 Queens = $45 Mention Magna Riders when booking to get the amazing low rates |
Nights: 27 - Wednesday 28 - Thursday | |||
The Weather
Figure daytime temps from 70 to 85 degrees in June. Evenings can get pretty cool. Light thunder showers are possible all summer long. We recommend something warmer in addition to mesh apparel.
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The Riders
| We're pushing 20 riders confirmed with hotel bookings at this point. In addition, there are that many more that have said probably. And even some maybes. At least some of those probablys will turn into attendees. Currently there are confirmed riders joining us from: Bay Area, Central Valley, NorCal, Canada, LA/OC, San Diego, the Mojave Area, Nevada and more... |
The Intinerary
(Intineraries may change slightly based on attendees wishes & wants)
| June-24 | 7:00pm | Meet & Greet / Food (opt) Mikes Pizza, Ribs & Burgers 14721 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95730 209-532-1097 [map] 1/2 Mile Up 108 From Aladdin Hotel (east) | |
| June-25 | 8:00am | Group Breakfast (optional) Pine Tree Restaurant 19601 Hess Ave (cross street is Mono Way) Sonora CA 95370 209-536-6065 [map] | |
| 9:00am | Ride Starts From Aladdin Parking Lot | ||
| 1:00pm | Lunch in Lee Vining | ||
| 5:45pm | Dinner in Sonora (opt) | ||
| 6:45pm | Bikes and Beer (or Soda) Virtual Wrench Session, Product reviews & demos (opt) | ||
| June-26 | 8:00am | Group Breakfast in Sonora (opt) | |
| 9:00am | Leave Sonora (Yosemite Loop) | ||
| 1:00pm | Lunch at Glacier Point (bring or buy there) | ||
| 6:00pm | Dinner in Sonora (opt) | ||
| 7:30pm | Escorted Ride To Black Oak (opt) | ||
| 9:30pm | Escorted Ride back to hotel (opt) | ||
| June-27 | 8:30am | Breakfast in Sonora (opt) | |
| 9:30am | Leave Sonora (Transition to Blue Water) | ||
| 10:00am | Columbia State Park | ||
| 12:30am | Big Trees | ||
| 2:45pm | Topaz Lake | ||
| 6:00pm | Dinner in Tahoe (opt) | ||
| 7:15pm | Hang Out / Pool Party / Gambling / Poker / Whatever | ||
| June-28 | 8:00am | Breakfast in Tahoe (opt) | |
| 9:00am | Leave Tahoe (Tahoe Loop Ride) | ||
| 12:30pm | Big Valley Honda (Reno) | ||
| 1:45pm | Virgina City | ||
| 7:00pm | Awards Dinner - Place TBA (opt) | ||
| June-29 | 7:30am | Breakfast in Tahoe (opt) | |
| 8:30am | Leave Tahoe (Golden Hills) | ||
| 11:30am | Lunch at Mels in Jackson | ||
| 12:15pm | Back on ride | ||
| 1:45pm | Arrive in Sonora | ||
| Those that wanna bale out can do so now | |||
| 2:30pm | Back roads adventure - Cherry Lake (opt) | ||
| 7:00pm | Dinner in Sonora | ||
| June-30 | People leave as they please | ||
| 9:00am | Late breakfast for those that wanted to sleep in | ||
The Proposed Rides & Maps
(Routes & Daily Intineraries may change slightly based on attendees wishes & wants)
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Sunday Evening Ride Meeting & Get Together 7pm on Sunday, June 24th Mikes Pizza & Ribs 14721 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95730 532-1097 -- [map] but you can always meet us at Aladdin Inn Lodging At: Aladdin Inn | |
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Day 1 - June 25 - Southern Passes Loop Leave Sonora east on the 108, group breakfast in Pinecrest (maybe), over Sonora Pass to 395, south to Lee Vining for lunch, west over Tioga Pass through Yosemite and back to Sonora Driving distance: 239 miles Driving time: 5 hours, 15 minutes Cost: $16 End Of Day Lodging: Aladdin Inn, Sonora Streets & Trips File (2006) | |
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Day 2 - June 26 - Touring Yosemite Sonora south on the twisty Little Dragon (Hwy 49) through Mariposa to Oakhurst then up the 41 to Yosemite's south entrance, tour Yosemite including Glacier Point and the Valley, then up to the northern gate and west on the 120 back to Sonora. Driving distance: 229 miles Driving time: 5 hours, 15 minutes Cost: $15 End Of Day Lodging: Aladdin Inn, Sonora Streets & Trips File (2006) | |
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Day 3 - June 27 - Transition to Blue Water A "shortcut" from Sonora to Hwy 4 East, a stop at Big Trees and then over the stunning Ebbetts Pass, then south over Monitor Pass on Hwy 89 to Topaz - then either 395 up to Tahoe or 89 to 88 to Tahoe. We'll take a vote. Driving distance: 219 miles Driving time: 5 hours Cost: $15 End Of Day Lodging: Super 8 Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Streets & Trips File (2006) | |
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Day 4 - June 28 - Blue Tahoe Loop Up the West side of the lake, some cool back roads, visits to Viginia City &or Reno Honda Dealer, then back on 431 and down the East side of Tahoe. Driving distance: 219 miles Driving time: 5 hours, 15 minutes Cost: $14 End Of Day Lodging: Super 8 Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe The Rides's "Final" Group Dinner & Awards Is This Evening Streets & Trips File (2006) | |
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Day 5 - June 29 - Golden Hills Leaving Tahoe we'll cross our final summit on the 88 into Gold country, a quick side trip west on the 26 will take us to an early lunch at Mel's. Then south on the 49 and a few side routes back to Sonora. We should be in Sonora early enough so those that want to head home can get their before dark (even LA). Or you can stay in Sonora, breakfast with the gang and then head for home. Driving distance: 176 miles Driving time: 4 hours, 15 minutes Cost: $12 Optional End Of Day Lodging: Aladdin Inn, Sonora Streets & Trips File (2006) There will be an optional afternoon ride for those that wish to stay in Sonora that evening. | |
The Ride Communications
| Our Ridemaster, Dobie, will be using a standard 40 Channel CB radio for communications during riding. You are welcome to bring your own system and join in on the conversation. (As long as you don't yak to much). We request you use PTT with your CB. We'll also be using the same handsignals as promoted by the MRA - you can find them here on the right hand side www.magnariders.com/html/events.html |
The Rules or "What You Need To Participate In This Ride"
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* What Will This Whole Trip Cost?
| We do not charge a "tour fee". Your costs are only your expenses. | ||
| Food | $30 per day ( $10 lunch & $20 Dinner per person - some breakfasts free) | |
| Fuel | $20 per day ( See estimates for each leg of the ride above) | |
| Lodging | Double Occupancy: $34.20 per day average per person | |
| Single Occupancy: $60 per day average | ||
| Misc | $10 fee at Yosemite National Park (good for a week) | |
| Incidentals | Gambling, Tours, Shopping, Beer, Mototrcycle Gear, etc. | |
Need Details? Got Questions??
Contact: Magniac the Ridemaster
Contact: PokeyV65 the co-organizer
or Email WCM at: magna@kewpro.com
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