NYD The Details

[Ron]

Here are the details for the New Year’s Day (NYD) Ride.

We will meet at the Chevron station at I17 and Carefree Hwy (3150 West Carefree Hwy). Kickstands up at 10 AM. We will head out towards Hwy 60 to Salome AZ for a gas up at the R Z Mini Mart (about 11:30 AZ time) I called there and they will be open on NYD. This (RZ Mini Mart) is where we will meet the SOCAL guys. We will than take Hwy 72 into Parker AZ and to the Sundance Saloon. There we will enjoy the Colorado River and lunch (about 1:15 AZ time). I’m planning to return home the same way we came, but if any of you would like to take I10 back or go up to I40 and then home you will be on your own. Please let me know if you plan to participate.  Happy Holidays and hope to see you on New Year’s Day.  

Here is a list of people who have sign up so far. If you’re planning on going please post on this thread and I will add you to the list.

Ron
Dennis from Blythe
NautiBrit(George)
Big Mac
Glenn
Rik
Mike
Meathead and Brenda
RDKLL
Jeff From Blythe
Sandy
Possible f6gal and Psycho

[W0X0F]

We going to cross the dam and come back to Parker via the California side?  Are we going rain or shine? Cold or colder?

Just curious...

[Ron]

Yes that was the plan after lunch only if everyone was interested in doing that. Weather will have to be very very very very very bad before I would cancel. Hope this info helps you make a decision.
 

[The emperor has no clothes]

Yes that was the plan after lunch only if everyone was interested in doing that. Weather will have to be very very very very very bad before I would cancel. Hope this info helps you make a decision.
 

I rode over a mountain in 20' visibility with Ron and Rik. He'll be riding  

[NautiBrit]

If you use Google maps, it shows the gas station as 3150 West Carefree Hwy.

[Ron]

Meathead that was 20 inches of visibility. You were much closer than you thought you were.       

Let the lying begin now why wait until NYD.   

[Ron]

If you use Google maps, it shows the gas station as 3150 West Carefree Hwy.

Thanks George it has been corrected.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Meathead that was 20 inches of visibility. You were much closer than you thought you were.       

Let the lying begin now why wait until NYD.   

Oh... I guess that explains why Rik kept turning back and flipping me off. 

[W0X0F]

Hey Ron - just didn't know if we would plan on an alternate day in case the weather was bad since we have people riding in from all over. For some of us 40 degrees and rain is very very very very very bad. As I have already stated I AM a wimp.

[Big Tom 10628]

 

Hey Ron - just didn't know if we would plan on an alternate day in case the weather was bad since we have people riding in from all over. For some of us 40 degrees and rain is very very very very very bad. As I have already stated I AM a wimp.

Hey Tim. When is the next alternate NYD?

[Ron]

Hey Ron - just didn't know if we would plan on an alternate day in case the weather was bad since we have people riding in from all over. For some of us 40 degrees and rain is very very very very very bad. As I have already stated I AM a wimp.

The alternate plan would be to take your cage.      

If the weather is bad enough we would just cancel, but this is all desert riding and no freeways. It is one of the best routes for a NYD ride. If the weather is bad enough to cancel I don't think an alternate route would help.

[Ron]

Hey Ron - just didn't know if we would plan on an alternate day in case the weather was bad since we have people riding in from all over. For some of us 40 degrees and rain is very very very very very bad. As I have already stated I AM a wimp.

Whats with all the negative waves man???  Just be cool and go with the flow.      

[Big Tom 10628]

[W0X0F]

Not sure why you think I am being negative.  I want to go for a ride, but, I don't want to be miserable in doing so.  If NYD turns out to be a lousy day, I would prefer to go on an alternate day, like the very next day - Saturday, if the weather is supposed to better.  But, it sounds like riding over mountains with 20' visibility appeals to some folks.

If you guys want to ride in rain, snow, cold or gloom of night, knock yourselves out.  However, I have no problem at all doing a NYD ride on Jan 2 if need be.  Cheryl and I will have hot buttered rums in front of the fireplace and think of you guys. 

[davesretired]

Figure meeting the group around 10:30 at 74/60. Does this sound about right? I'd like to tag along as least as far as Salome.

Thanks for setting this up.
Dave

[The emperor has no clothes]

Not sure why you think I am being negative.  I want to go for a ride, but, I don't want to be miserable in doing so.  If NYD turns out to be a lousy day, I would prefer to go on an alternate day, like the very next day - Saturday, if the weather is supposed to better.  But, it sounds like riding over mountains with 20' visibility appeals to some folks.

If you guys want to ride in rain, snow, cold or gloom of night, knock yourselves out.  However, I have no problem at all doing a NYD ride on Jan 2 if need be.  Cheryl and I will have hot buttered rums in front of the fireplace and think of you guys. 

I think they are just giving you a hard time  Besides it never rains here anyway, it's going to be awesome. Look forward to meeting you guys  As an aside it wasn't really that bad going over the pass with limited visibility . I might have exaggerated a little. Although I did pucker up a little when I hit a pothole in one corner and the front wheel lost traction for a little. I let out a slight whoa sound and my wife asked what was up. She never felt a thing.

[Ron]

Love the poster Big Tom. Kelly's Heroes Great movie.    

[Ron]

Not sure why you think I am being negative.  I want to go for a ride, but, I don't want to be miserable in doing so.  If NYD turns out to be a lousy day, I would prefer to go on an alternate day, like the very next day - Saturday, if the weather is supposed to better.  But, it sounds like riding over mountains with 20' visibility appeals to some folks.

If you guys want to ride in rain, snow, cold or gloom of night, knock yourselves out.  However, I have no problem at all doing a NYD ride on Jan 2 if need be.  Cheryl and I will have hot buttered rums in front of the fireplace and think of you guys. 

Well the 31st I work. The early morning of the 3rd I fly out to Hawaii for a week, so I need the 2nd to finish packing to go on the trip. That leaves only the 1st for the ride for me.I have set up alot of these NYD rides over the years and have never had and alternate day plan. After all it is a NYD ride!!  What you do on the 2nd is up to you I will not be there. Feel free to use the plans that are set up.

[Ron]

Figure meeting the group around 10:30 at 74/60. Does this sound about right? I'd like to tag along as least as far as Salome.

Thanks for setting this up.
Dave

Dave that sounds about right. See you than.

[RDKLL]

Sounds like fun, please pencil me in.

[Ron]

Sounds like fun, please pencil me in.

Will do

[Dennis from Blythe]

Hello Ron,
Looks like I have a local guy here from Blythe that says he would like to join the NYD ride. His name is Jeff.  So please add Jeff to the list.

Can't wait. .

[Ron]

Hello Ron,
Looks like I have a local guy here from Blythe that says he would like to join the NYD ride. His name is Jeff.  So please add Jeff to the list.

Can't wait. .

Done!!
Thanks

[f6gal]

Psycho is having eye surgery today... if he can see well enough by then, we will be there.
Probably won't know for sure until a day or two before.

So put f6gal and Psycho down as possible/probable.

[Ron]

Will do and hope things go well with the surgery.

[Big Tom 10628]

Psycho is having eye surgery today... if he can see well enough by then, we will be there.
Probably won't know for sure until a day or two before.

So put f6gal and Psycho down as possible/probable.

I hope that the surgery goes well. I'm looking forward to seeing those new Valks on the road...

[Dennis from Blythe]

Psycho is having eye surgery today... if he can see well enough by then, we will be there.
Probably won't know for sure until a day or two before.

So put f6gal and Psycho down as possible/probable.

Oboy,  Oboy,   Connie and Mike are coming,  Connie and Mike are coming.   

Hopefully the surgery goes well. it will be good to see you both again.

Have a good Christmas. 

[Ron]

Well, I did a pre- NYD ride to Salome today.  I was trying to see if I could fit Vulture Mine Road into the NYD ride, but it would add at least 30 minutes to the ride and we would have travel maybe 20 miles of dirt road. I thought Aguila Road was paved north of Vulture mine to the town Aguila. I guess not or at least today it was not. (Does anyone remember if this road was previously paved? I swear it was? It’s tough getting old (and handsome)  Well Vulture Mine road is out we will stick to the original plan.

I drove into Salome and visited the only 3 gas stations in the area. 2 of them still don’t know if they will be open NYD, so we are sticking with R Z Mini Market. Now let me tell you I only pick the elite places to stop for you guys.    This place has 4 gas pumps, a toilet as in 1, liquid refreshments, and you can even order a pizza. The brick work on the side of the building really adds to the décor. (See pictures below)



I also confirmed with Sundance Saloon today, because their web site is no longer up. No worries they will be open they are just redoing the web page.

Things are looking good for the ride. Hope we have good weather. BTW the wind was crazy today. 

[The emperor has no clothes]

The brick work is pretty nice BUT the picket fencing is pure class.
Pretty windy today for a ride, and yes it is rough getting old and handsome. See you guys in a few days. 

[BigMac (SoCal)]

Really windy here today. The worst I've seen in a long time. I'm planning on making the ride just don't know if I want head out on Thursday or Friday early. Dennis was kind enough to offer me a room for the night and I'm leaning toward taking him up on it. Hey Dennis could you put up with me for 2 nights?

Dave

[Dennis from Blythe]

Really windy here today. The worst I've seen in a long time. I'm planning on making the ride just don't know if I want head out on Thursday or Friday early. Dennis was kind enough to offer me a room for the night and I'm leaning toward taking him up on it. Hey Dennis could you put up with me for 2 nights?

Dave

Absolutely Dave.   

Can't wait,  can't wait...

2016,   WOW... 

[sdv003]

Looks like I'm not going to make it.  I, too, have surgery and it's set for tomorrow.  Probably won't feel up to riding after doc goes rummaging around inside me.  Next one, though.

--Sam

[Ron]

No problem Sam see you on the next one. Good luck on your surgery.

[Michael K (Az.)]

By dose godda code in it so done for me, thanks. Somebody take a picture of the desert for be. WAIT! dever mide, I think I god one already. Godda go blow by dose again, see ya! 

[Big Tom 10628]

I'm out...  Both bikes are being finicky..  I think I'll trade them both for a Harley with a warranty.

[W0X0F]

I'm out as well.  My SO is sicker than a dog.  Offered to take her to the vet and have her put down, but she declined the offer. As I recall we bowed out the last NYD ride for the same reason.

You guys have a safe ride.

[sandy]

Ron: Don't wait for me. I'll make the decision in the AM. The cold has got me a bit down on riding.

Sandy

[Michael K (Az.)]

Wow look at me! A trendsetter!

[NautiBrit]

Valley fever strikes again. Get well soon everyone.

[Ron]

Hope all of you will get well. Big Tom you need to give those bikes a little loving. They are just jealous that you have been paying more attention to that corvette . 

See you guys on the next ride