The Very First CVR Ride Ever

[UFO]

Ok, here's the plan. Meet Starbucks..Fowler / Herndon at 8:00 am. Plan on AIS (That's "Ass in Seat") at 8:30. Ride the back roads up to Badger, have breakfast at the Mountain House, my new favorite place. Ride 245, 180, Elwood, Pine Flat, around to Humphrey. Decide from there, based on time permitting. Looking forward to meeting new people, and seeing old friends "Big Kahuna". Any Q's....ask.

Bryan

UPDATE: THE HIGH WILL ONLY BE 94

[Daisy]

Ok I will be there. I will hopefully have two other bikes with me also.

[cycletease]

Loving that you organized the first CVR ride!

Father's day is tough for me too, but I will see what I can do to be there!

[UFO]

No big deal Jodi, thanks. Hope to see you and Chris. After heading up Rumble the last 2 years, this is a piece of cake.

[cycletease]

After heading up Rumble the last 2 years, this is a piece of cake.

That is an coordinating nightmare. How many participants did you have last year?

[UFO]

That is an coordinating nightmare. How many participants did you have last year?

Around 2,000. 10 year total of just over 1 million net to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The North Fresno HOG Group that founded this event decided to step away from it this year and let MAW take it over. (Huge differences of opinions on how an event should be ran) I wish them luck. Preliminary attendance numbers are down. I think they overpriced the event.

[Twigster]

Sounds like a nice ride, but a little too long for me on Father's Day.:(

However, I'm still willing to go up Auberry Rd to the Roadhouse & then up Sky Harbor road for a short break then back via Auberry Rd. This way I can be back early for some quality time with the family.

If anyone else is interested in this 'shorter version', we'll meet at the same time & Place as the long ride. (Starbucks-Fowler/Herdon @ 8am). I've also added a new thread for the shorter ride.
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Thanks

[yoageallen]

Sounds like a lot of fun! wish I could go.:mad:

[YtseJam]

Preliminary attendance numbers are down. I think they overpriced the event.

From what I'm hearing, the fact that it's as the Rodeo Grounds is a turn off for some as well. Many think that the staging will take place in the dirt. I actually met one of the organizers involved at Starbucks a couple weeks back, and she told me that the staging area will be on ashphalt. Guess thay should have made that clear. I've also heard that some may need a break from going year after year. But I do have to agree with your point regarding the cost....even though it's a great cause, that's a lot of money.

[UFO]

Sounds like a lot of fun! wish I could go.:mad:

Com'on Adrian, 1/2 Day, food, a little tire scrub on the 1098:D

[Outcast]

I'll be there!!! And I,ll try to bring some friends. Even if I have to drag them out by there ears!

[Calkidd]

Well hope you all had a good ride today. Couldn't get the bike back together in time to make it. Next time for sure.

[UFO]

Ken, Eric, and Jeff. Good meeting you guys, it was a great riding with you today. Mike (Daisy) ? Didn't take any pics, too busy riding.

[Outcast]

Thanks for a great ride Bryan!!

Realy great roads. I now have a new playground. And home just in time for the Superbike race on Speed channel.:D We have to do this again! More More More !!!

To all of you that didn't show,(only 4 bikes):( shame on you , bikes are made to be ridden not just sit in your garage. GET OUT AND RIDE !!!

[Calkidd]

I am ready for the next one....when is it?

[ES13Raven]

Ken, Eric, and Jeff. Good meeting you guys, it was a great riding with you today. Mike (Daisy) ? Didn't take any pics, too busy riding.
That was a great ride! Definitely the best twisties I have been on so far. :D

It was great meeting you guys and I hope we can do another ride again soon. :cool:

[cycletease]

Sorry I missed out on this!! Glad you guys had a good time!

[Big Kahuna]

I'll be ready next time UFO, it was nice to at least have talked to you over the weekend. I REALLY want to check out those roads so you'll have to suck it up and do the ride again in a few weeks.

[Whiplash]

Around 2,000. 10 year total of just over 1 million net to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The North Fresno HOG Group that founded this event decided to step away from it this year and let MAW take it over. (Huge differences of opinions on how an event should be ran) I wish them luck. Preliminary attendance numbers are down. I think they overpriced the event.

I went in 2004 and it was a lot of fun. I personally didn't think the fee this year is out of line for a charity event of this size. However, I've had 3 different people say they won't go because they think it's not safe with so many innexperienced riders on those twisty roads. Which kind of suprised me because I didn't feel unsafe or crowded at any time. Anyway, we'll find out how it turns out this weekend.

Next time you guys do a CVR ride I'd love to join you!

Whip

[Twigster]

Bryan, Eric, & Jeff

Thanks for a great ride on Sunday. 245 was great & what a nice little spot to rest & have a breakfast burrito! (Mountain House). Anyways, I appreciate hang'in with you guys & I'm looking forward to another ride soon. My skills were really improving by the time we hit 180.:D

Everyone needs to see Jeff's bike....lots of chrome! You gotta see it to appreciate it.

[UFO]

I'll be ready next time UFO, it was nice to at least have talked to you over the weekend. I REALLY want to check out those roads so you'll have to suck it up and do the ride again in a few weeks.

Gosh Bill, You know how much I hate a tight twistie smooth clean road. But, since it's you, I'll force myself to do those roads just one more time.:cool: