+1 I would love to see that route from Sac to Truckee. I was looking at a route through Foresthill.
On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 10:32:59 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote: > > Collin, perhaps we could continue the thread drift a bit, because the > 'east side Lost Sierra' route you are describing has been of large interest > to me as well. My initial version is to ride from home (Rocklin) to > Truckee, north around Stampede Reservoir and generally along the HWY 89 > corridor through Sierra Valley (my happy place!). Maybe make it as far > north as Lake Davis, then back through Portola and Graegle, up through > Lakes Basin, Downieville, and some route home from there. Maybe 3-4 days > for that? > > All great riding, but the first part from Rocklin to Truckee is a bit > daunting. The most straightforward route I have found is Foresthill Divide > out to Soda Springs Road, which connects to Old 40 at Donner Pass. That > would be a day and a half of riding for me, and only the Soda Springs part > is dirt, unless I wanted to be creative and ride the Western States. > > Are you able to share your route from Sac to Truckee? > > On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 9:25:46 AM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: >> >> Nice, glad the hunkering was rewarded with a lovely view of the mountain! >> I was hoping to spend time this summer exploring the area, but that looks >> less likely each week... >> >> I met up with friends at summit lake for labor day weekend, then we drove >> home. >> >> I've been half-assing a route trying to connect Truckee and Lassen for >> the past year, but I think with the time I have now I should be able to >> start pulling that route together more seriously. It would ideally connect >> through Quincy and Downieville, so I should be able to pull resources from >> Sierra Buttes Trails to build the route. I already have a route that >> connects Sac and Truckee with mostly dirt, so once this chunk gets finished >> you could make a train trip to Klammath Falls and finish at Amtrak in >> Sacramento. Maybe ~500 miles with a boat load of climbing over 7-12 days. >> >> Sorry for the thread drift everyone! >> Collin in Sac >> >> On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 9:06:59 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Collin! I've noodled the very southern end of that route on a >>> three-day loop out of Chester. Spent two days and nights hunkered down at >>> Manzanita Lake due to rain and snow. The weather cleared miraculously for >>> us and we boogied down through Old Station. I'll never forget the view >>> looking back at Lassen with a fresh jacket of snow. Just love that area. >>> >>> Hey, your track ends at Summit Lake...did someone meet you there for >>> transport, or did you turn around and ride back to Klamath? >>> >>> On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 3:32:43 PM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: >>>> >>>> Well aren't you in luck...wrote it up about a year ago. Links to the >>>> route are at the bottom >>>> >>>> >>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/17d158deQiEkjr8pvIZfszoqJQqghZVNFzBsoZmqhg-E/edit?usp=sharing >>>> >>>> And thanks for the compliments on the clem, it definitely serves well >>>> as a mostly blank and adaptable canvas. >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:44:21 PM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Collin, I really dug the photos of your Clem, lots of great ways to >>>>> camp on that bike! Especially love the bottle behind the seat tube. >>>>> >>>>> Would love to hear more about that Lava Beds route, if you could >>>>> elaborate... >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:16:24 AM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm a big fan of the large voluminous bags that allow you to stuff >>>>>> all sorts of things into them, rather than strapping all sorts of bags >>>>>> everywhere; Think BagsxBird and Sackville saddle sacks. That being said, >>>>>> I >>>>>> find that having one or two accessory bags strapped to the handlebars >>>>>> help >>>>>> with organization that the large bags aren't so good at - tool bag, >>>>>> phone/camera bag, first aid - things you want easy access to and you >>>>>> don't >>>>>> have to go digging for. >>>>>> >>>>>> Re: Bikepacking bags - I found that they are mostly designed to >>>>>> operate without racks, which tend to save a big chunk of weight, and the >>>>>> smaller bags encourage only bringing what you need. However, it is part >>>>>> of >>>>>> a *system *which means you will also need the super packable tent, >>>>>> sleeping bag, cookset, etc. to make it operate well ($$$$$$) >>>>>> >>>>>> Personally, I like to run a hybrid system with a bagsxbird bag >>>>>> attached to the handlebars, a bedrock tapeats to hold my phone, camera, >>>>>> and >>>>>> wallet; half-framebag; sackville bagboy bag supported by a tumbleweed >>>>>> t-rack that I can attach mini-paniers (for longer trips) or extra bottle >>>>>> cages for more water if needed. The perk with this setup is it allows >>>>>> for >>>>>> easy removal of all bags to lighten the bike up for a day ride once you >>>>>> get >>>>>> to your destination and explore the park/reserve/forest you are staying >>>>>> at. >>>>>> An album that I occsionally update is here, if you are curious: >>>>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/JU2uuwp957K5S5H79 >>>>>> >>>>>> Just daydreaming now, >>>>>> Collin in Sac >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 8:38:26 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Aren't the bikepacker-type of bags meant to make riding easier in >>>>>>> bush, and also to save a wee bit of weight for those who like >>>>>>> minimalist >>>>>>> camping? Just curious; I agree that, if these aren't the reasons, I >>>>>>> can't >>>>>>> see why you'd forgo racks and panniers. Racks and panniers are >>>>>>> certainly >>>>>>> better for errands and they are my preferred setup because they allow >>>>>>> such >>>>>>> flexibility of volume 1 or a pair of either Sports Packers or >>>>>>> Backrollers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Tubus racks were my choice until I started having customs made; the >>>>>>> Fly -- no longer made -- weighed 11 oz but was rated to 20 kg and >>>>>>> several >>>>>>> of them served me well indeed. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 8:11 AM Pat Smith <pbsm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm a big fan of the traditional 2 pannier setup. All these special >>>>>>>> bikepacking bags seem more hassle than they are worth. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Get a decent rack, like a Blackburn Grid (or something nicer if >>>>>>>> you're feeling fancy) and a pair of Ortlieb backrollers and you're >>>>>>>> good to >>>>>>>> go for a night or two. The space on top of the rack between the two >>>>>>>> panniers is good for bungee cording a tarp/footprint or whatever else >>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>> weatherproof. What I found was getting the actual camping gear was >>>>>>>> more >>>>>>>> effort (bag, tent, pad, cookware, etc.). I do like a small handlebar >>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>> saddle bag for my cell/keys/wallet type of items. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Two panniers may be a bit overkill on a S24O in warm weather, but >>>>>>>> if you're only on your bike for a day or so the little extra weight >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> capacity won't kill you. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 9:41:08 PM UTC-4, J L wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hello all, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I would love to hear how folks have set up a bike for camping >>>>>>>>> duty. Any sage advice? I am looking forward to a time where I can >>>>>>>>> ride out >>>>>>>>> from the house, do one or two overnights, and ride home. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Let’s say in this scenario I am doing more than putting stuff in a >>>>>>>>> backpack or bike basket and going. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jason >>>>>>>>> SF, CA >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>> send an email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/730d36f4-de7a-4b37-980a-aeb28bbced1c%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/730d36f4-de7a-4b37-980a-aeb28bbced1c%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> Patrick Moore >>>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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