Last Years 2010 Group shot in Ojai, CA.
Each year on pashnit.com, I put together a women’s ride where we get together exploring some great roads, hanging out, and doing a lot of kibitzing. Every year it’s a blast and I don’t expect this year to be much different except instead of riding in CA, we’ll be heading up to OR! There will be lots of photo ops for those desiring documentation of the journey and fodder for blackmail!
This year’s routes are as follows, sans some final tweaking, starting in Redding on Sunday, August 7.
Day Two-Burns to John Day, the long and scenic way
Day Three-Loops around John Day with a stop at the fossil beds
Day Four-John Day to Holiday Farm Resort near Rainbow
From there we’ll head home, taking whatever direction we fancy! I imagine there will be people dropping in and out of this ride since many can not take a full week off, but regardless how much you can attend, I am certain you will have a wonderful time and meet some wonderful female riders!
I have already spoken to some lodges and motels regarding our stay and I believe we are going to be very fortunate in expenses. The first night 8/8 will be spent in Burns at the Day’s Inn. The Dreamer’s Lodge in John Day will house us for two nights, Tuesday and Wednesday 8/9-8/10. 8/11 we’ll be at the Holiday Farm Resort in a house or two depending upon how many are going. 8/12 we’ll be at the Union Creek Resort. 8/13 will be heading home, and groups are on their own, staying where they end up. These are tentative places currently, until the final tweaking, but they all seem quite pleasant and willing to take on a group of crazy female riders! I will post an update as the time draws nearer.
If there are any of you that desire attending, please check in on the pashnit forum girly ride thread (registration for the pashnit forum is free). So far we have 12 riders confirmed.
There is always a great mix of bikes and babes, and we welcome all types of motorcycles. The only requirement is that every rider have at least 5,000 miles riding experience. I will close the ride when attendees reach 20. At that point we will have more than one lead and sweep. All riders need to provide emergency contacts, email and cell numbers. I provide maps for all!
If you enjoy riding and the camaraderie of other female riders don’t hesitate to join pashnit.com and follow the Girly Ride 2011 plans!!