North West Loop ride

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Aut 19th? Spunds good to me. Should be able to handle it. That's two weeks after the Anti-5 run from Seattle to Portland.

More info on that please I need to go to Portland soon

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Rick_in_P.A Wa.

More info on that please I need to go to Portland soon

Details at:

http://www.soundrider.com/starlight/

Basicly, it's the Starlight Childrens Run on August 5th.

Starlight Children’s Ride 2006
The "Anti-5"

Saturday August 5th 2006

Advance Registration: $39
Registration Day of: $49
CLICK HERE to register and
pay online in the
Sound RIDER! store now
Ride begins: South Sound BMW
8 a.m. Registration opens.
9 a.m. Ride begins
9:30 a.m. Last rider out
Ride ends: Portland Motorcycle Company
7 p.m. Awards and door prizes
Hotel: Shilo Inns Suite
11707 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR (
503) 252-7500
$89 rate code: MOTORCYCLE
No refunds, ride happens rain or shine.

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Just a "bump" back to the first page, I hope many can attend the "Anti-5" as well as the big loop.
I am thinking it may end up as an Iron butt ride but a nice one none the less.

[Batman]

sounds good to me!! i think i will be able to make it.me and spok and any others can ride on down threw oak harbor and take the ferry over into Port Townsend and then cruise on out to Port Angeles to start the ride!!

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Wonderfull Batman, you Spok and any others are more than welcome to come and spend the night on Sat or the Fri. before. We will fire up the "webber" and offer some cold beverages. If Time is a factor for anyone comeing the ride doesnt have to be the entire "loop" although that is the goal.

[Spok]

DOH....thought it was July....I see August....phew..

i'm still partially committed

[anrfknm]

as i was afraid, one of those things happened and i'm out. this is all so frustrating.

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Just a re-minder and to keep this up on the first page.

[Targetbuster]

Originally Posted by Rick_in_P.A Wa.

Just a re-minder and to keep this up on the first page.

I'll be there, may just be me, but I'll be there. I haven't checked the boat schedule yet but i'll probably leave early Sat AM rather than try to rush over after work on Friday.

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Originally Posted by Targetbuster

I'll be there, may just be me, but I'll be there. I haven't checked the boat schedule yet but i'll probably leave early Sat AM rather than try to rush over after work on Friday.

so far I think its going to be a group of 10, Just remember its a full day ride for the entire loop. we can/will set the departure time around anyone we need to. tentative time 9:00am depart, return 9pm (in P.A) but if need be an overnight can be done at the 1/2 way point what ever everyone/anyone wants to do some just may not be up to an ALL day ride.

[Spok]

Originally Posted by Targetbuster

I'll be there, may just be me, but I'll be there. I haven't checked the boat schedule yet but i'll probably leave early Sat AM rather than try to rush over after work on Friday.

Are you going to ride up to Mount Vernon and then down to Whidby to catch the Ferry to Port Townsend OR are you going to catch the Mulkilteo ferry to Whidby and then up to the Port Townsend Ferry Or are you planning on taking the Kingston Ferry from Edmonds and riding up to Port Townsend and then on to Port Angeles?

[Spok]

Originally Posted by Rick_in_P.A Wa.

so far I think its going to be a group of 10, Just remember its a full day ride for the entire loop. we can/will set the departure time around anyone we need to. tentative time 9:00am depart, return 9pm (in P.A) but if need be an overnight can be done at the 1/2 way point what ever everyone/anyone wants to do some just may not be up to an ALL day ride.

400 miles IS a doable distance for 1 day but when you put the timing of the late night ferry run? just might not be all that real for 1 day.

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

I was thinking that myself spok, I took off sunday moring @ 9:00 went to Aberdeen 1/2 way and was back home buy 2:30 I even managed to squeeze in the "end of the road" Hwy 112 Most North west Point in Continental USA, (no pavement for that last couple miles)

[Targetbuster]

Originally Posted by spok

Are you going to ride up to Mount Vernon and then down to Whidby to catch the Ferry to Port Townsend OR are you going to catch the Mulkilteo ferry to Whidby and then up to the Port Townsend Ferry Or are you planning on taking the Kingston Ferry from Edmonds and riding up to Port Townsend and then on to Port Angeles?

I had planned to go Edmonds-Kingston and ride up. I hadn't thought about getting together with you at some point. What do ya think? Is anyone else from your neck of the woods going? We could also come up through Tacoma and forget the ferrys on the way home. I need to get a schedule and see what the latest runs are.
Sounds like this is on the verge of being a 2 day ride. I think I'll bring a bag just in case. I was under the impression it was +-320 miles. Is that the straight poop? About 12 hrs with eating/rest stops etc?

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Its a solid 12 hr ride(Relaxed ride), I pushed the old Ninja and did it in a fuzz under 8 hrs. the idea of "breaking off" @ Oly or any point along the way is the best concept for that matter running it "clock wize" I could meet you someplace around the Hood Canal Br/ Bremerton we could ride it "clockwize" end up here in PA sat night..........I have never done the "Matlock" road or Hwy 3.. .. I will let you folks on the east side decide what/where/how long a day you want.

[Spok]

I'm just hoping that my schedule allows...

with work being silly again and other commitments on my time...its gonna be one of those that I won't know till late.

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

The ride plans have Changed a bit, the ride will be the 101-112 loop (approx 120 miles) from P.A to Neah Bay and down to Sappho back on 101 to P.A, we will depart here Safeway/Licoln St.@ approx 11:00 and return Approx 2:30-3:00. But in time for you East side guys/gals to catch any ferries that you need to catch, (Applies to the B.C people as well.) This is a wonderfull day ride and should time allow or if people want to I would like to go to the top of Hurricane Ridge (here in Town) I will let the "group" decide.

[Targetbuster]

This is a week away now, perhaps we should be getting some "I'm in's" or "I'm out's" so we can know who's coming. I for one, am in. Se you AT 11am Rick.

[Spok]

unfortunately, i'm out. i've committed to a family event, with my 60 hour work weeks lately, its the least i can do to apply some of my spare time to them.

sorry guys, there will be other times

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

As of now we have no less than 5. but like Spoks first ride/BBQ its a good start hahahahah.
As is everyone on that side of the "sound" and the Victoria folks will be able to get back home the same day (possibly before dark)
itinerarry:
Leave safeway@ 11:00 am (Lincoln St/Hwy 101 in P.A) heading out 101 to Sappho, Sappo to Neah Bay, Neah bay to Port Gamble<will bring that to a vote, Neah Bay back to P.A via 112 Joyce WA. return aprox~2-3 pm, Be forwarned~ "When coming here dont push the speed limit too hard, MANY MANY police on 101 all the way here" once past the Lucky 7 Casino its real bad!!.
Anyone else coming?, Its a wonderfull ride if you have never done it.