Hi Mark
I am planning on doing this ride with you. I would like to know the route you have planned as it is mostly up in my area, any dirt? looking forward to.
Steve
Hi Steve,
Yes, the ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond will include some really cool “dirt” roads.
The ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond is the perfect low elevation winter ride that includes some of the best “dirt” roads and historic “dirt” mining roads between Auburn, Yuba River and Nevada City.
To all SNA members,
The weather report calls for partly cloudy/sunny for Saturday!!!
So, it looks like we’re going to luck out with the weather for this coming weekend.
But either way this weekend’s ride is a go “rain or shine”
To all SNA members,
Well the weather report was wrong again. It rained like crazy for the first few hours before it finally stopped but then it continued to lightly rain off and on throughout the day and we even got into a little snow. Overall we had a good ride but due to the weather only two determined riders and myself showed up for the ride. So, due to the weather the ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond will be reschedule for a later date in February, stay tuned for the official ride/event date.
Mark,
How fast are the street roads and how technical are the dirt roads? My wife can ride her xt225 or her DRZ 400SM depending on the answers. I am sure the xt will be to slow for the street but great for the wet & muddy stuff. I am not sure if the 400 SM will handle the wet muddy stuff with her street tires. I have a DRZ 400S that is good for average speeds of 60 mph but if the 650 cc+ start crusing at 70+ mph, I will be left in the dust. I would not want to hold up the group.
Thanks,
Hi Doug,
The ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond is a mix of dirt roads and curvy single-lane & two-lane back roads west of Hwy 49 in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The dirt roads are easy overall and moderate if conditions are muddy but are not technical. North of Auburn there is a five mile stretch of Hwy 49 which is a 4 lane hwy that requires hwy speeds. This dual sport ride is a low elevation winter season dual sport ride which is perfect for dual sport bikes such as the DRZ 400, KLR 650, GS650, 800GS, KTM 990 & 1200GS Adventure.
Note: Please review the videos attached for an example of the off-road terrain.
Anyone riding with their S. O.??? (Wife, g/f, etc.)
Jan and I might come along. She rides either a DR350 or DR650.
This is a very nice area. Bring the camera…………..
I may be there on my DR650 this would be my first ride with this group but I recognize some names from other groups I have ridden with in the past. Hope there is not too much mud (I hate mud).
My name is Mike and I plan on doing the ride on Feb.20 with you all. I am registered as a member but have not been on a ride with you yet, but looking forward to it. I ride a BMW 650 Dakar . I may have 2 others with me but have not committed yet. I live in Nevada City so I will just be coming down the hill.
Mark I plan on meeting up with you for this ride, Looking forward to it.
Hey Mike, I am in GV,maybe we could hook up and ride down to Auburn together? steve@stevehartshorn.com
Looks like I will be there unless the weather turns to ^@%#. Is the meetup at the 76 station next to Fosters Freeze (AKA Freezing Mr. Fosters) or the the one across from Rebies or the one at Dry Creek?
Hi Bill,
The meetup is at the 76 Station next to the Fosters Freeze. Yes, we will have a gas stop and lunch at the halfway point of the ride. The ride is about 145 miles round trip so you will be good with one gas stop. As of today the weather report calls for partly cloudy/sunny, so keep your fingers crossed for good weather.
See you tomorrow, rain or shine.
Thanks for the great Timbuktoo & beyond ride on Sat. Good fun roads , dirt, views, and history .My buddies and I had a great time with the group( good pace). Will for sure be doing future rides !
Thanks again- Mike , Nevada City
( black BMW Dakar)
Hi to all who attended the ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond.
I want to say thanks to a great group of riders who helped make the ride a great adventure.
I hope to see you guys on the next dual sport adventure.
December 21st, 2009 | Author: markgirardi
Hi Mark
I am planning on doing this ride with you. I would like to know the route you have planned as it is mostly up in my area, any dirt? looking forward to.
Steve
Oh yeah. forgot to say that I am trying to get a few others interested in joining us.
Steve
Hi Steve,
Yes, the ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond will include some really cool “dirt” roads.
The ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond is the perfect low elevation winter ride that includes some of the best “dirt” roads and historic “dirt” mining roads between Auburn, Yuba River and Nevada City.
Thanks: Mark – it’s all about adventure
To all SNA members,
The weather report calls for partly cloudy/sunny for Saturday!!!
So, it looks like we’re going to luck out with the weather for this coming weekend.
But either way this weekend’s ride is a go “rain or shine”
Thanks: Mark – it’s all about adventure
To all SNA members,
Well the weather report was wrong again. It rained like crazy for the first few hours before it finally stopped but then it continued to lightly rain off and on throughout the day and we even got into a little snow. Overall we had a good ride but due to the weather only two determined riders and myself showed up for the ride. So, due to the weather the ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond will be reschedule for a later date in February, stay tuned for the official ride/event date.
Mark – it’s all about adventure
Mark
Lookong forward to riding on the 20th of Feb. with you. Maybe my road won’t be iced over.
see you then.
Mark,
How fast are the street roads and how technical are the dirt roads? My wife can ride her xt225 or her DRZ 400SM depending on the answers. I am sure the xt will be to slow for the street but great for the wet & muddy stuff. I am not sure if the 400 SM will handle the wet muddy stuff with her street tires. I have a DRZ 400S that is good for average speeds of 60 mph but if the 650 cc+ start crusing at 70+ mph, I will be left in the dust. I would not want to hold up the group.
Thanks,
Doug
Hi Doug,
The ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond is a mix of dirt roads and curvy single-lane & two-lane back roads west of Hwy 49 in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The dirt roads are easy overall and moderate if conditions are muddy but are not technical. North of Auburn there is a five mile stretch of Hwy 49 which is a 4 lane hwy that requires hwy speeds. This dual sport ride is a low elevation winter season dual sport ride which is perfect for dual sport bikes such as the DRZ 400, KLR 650, GS650, 800GS, KTM 990 & 1200GS Adventure.
Note: Please review the videos attached for an example of the off-road terrain.
Thanks: Mark – it’s all about adventure
Mark, I appreciate the videos and comments. This looks like a very fun ride and I will need to verify if I can make it. Thanks for the information.
Anyone riding with their S. O.??? (Wife, g/f, etc.)
Jan and I might come along. She rides either a DR350 or DR650.
This is a very nice area. Bring the camera…………..
Dick and Jan
I may be there on my DR650 this would be my first ride with this group but I recognize some names from other groups I have ridden with in the past. Hope there is not too much mud (I hate mud).
–Bill
Hello Mark
My name is Mike and I plan on doing the ride on Feb.20 with you all. I am registered as a member but have not been on a ride with you yet, but looking forward to it. I ride a BMW 650 Dakar . I may have 2 others with me but have not committed yet. I live in Nevada City so I will just be coming down the hill.
Mark I plan on meeting up with you for this ride, Looking forward to it.
Hey Mike, I am in GV,maybe we could hook up and ride down to Auburn together?
steve@stevehartshorn.com
Just wondering if there is a lunch place to eat planed ( has food) or should we bring our own food?
See you all Sat.
Mike
Looks like I will be there unless the weather turns to ^@%#. Is the meetup at the 76 station next to Fosters Freeze (AKA Freezing Mr. Fosters) or the the one across from Rebies or the one at Dry Creek?
–Bill
oops, will there be a gas stop somewhere on the route? I am only good for about 100 miles and I see 135 total?
–Bill
Hi Bill,
The meetup is at the 76 Station next to the Fosters Freeze. Yes, we will have a gas stop and lunch at the halfway point of the ride. The ride is about 145 miles round trip so you will be good with one gas stop. As of today the weather report calls for partly cloudy/sunny, so keep your fingers crossed for good weather.
See you tomorrow, rain or shine.
Mark – it’s all about adventure
Mark ,
Thanks for the great Timbuktoo & beyond ride on Sat. Good fun roads , dirt, views, and history .My buddies and I had a great time with the group( good pace). Will for sure be doing future rides !
Thanks again- Mike , Nevada City
( black BMW Dakar)
Mark
Thanks again for another great ride. Excellent routing, good pace, great weather?? Lots of fun. See you next time.
Stevefrm GV
Hi to all who attended the ride to Timbuctoo & Beyond.
I want to say thanks to a great group of riders who helped make the ride a great adventure.
I hope to see you guys on the next dual sport adventure.
Mark – it’s all about adventure