Northern California - Morgan Territory Ride Saturday 3/14

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Concord Bart 9am-Morgan territory Via Clayton, Livermore Valley, Tassajara, Blackhawk over Diablo...bailout at the Ranger station.

Nice. Here is a possible shorter version as well: http://www.oaklandyellowjackets.org/memberaccess/clubroutes/MorganTerritory_HIA.pdf

I'm in except for the Diablo. I'll be bailing around Tassajara and Diablo.

Cliff

Hmm, so something like this (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/260779)? Call me a maybe.

Im in...

...Sovang doh! This sounds like it would be great. Another time for sure. Great idea Taxi-man

Hmm, so something like this (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/260779)? Call me a maybe.

Let's call that the official ride map.
I plan to only ride up to the ranger station and down No. Gate. I'm on a schedule to get back to the city early.

Let's call that the official ride map.Alrighty.


I plan to only ride up to the ranger station and down No. Gate. I'm on a schedule to get back to the city early.My eyes are often bigger than my stomach when looking at route maps. I'll probably end up doing the same. :P

I'm in Solvang too, or I'd be there :)

I love that you made a flier for it.

I'm in Solvang too, or I'd be there :)

I love that you made a flier for it.
Yep I'm really jealous all of you are doing Solvang, It's going to be great, so I wanted to do a mini-solvang here, hence Morgan Territory.

Nice. I will try to talk my peeps into it. Looks like the bail-out would be to continue on Camino Tassajara when you guys turn on Blackhawk toward Diablo. From Camino Tassajara, you can hop over to Danville Blvd for a quick jaunt up to Walnut Creek BART. Looks like a good one to do carless in case you want to end up at a different BART stop.

Nice. I will try to talk my peeps into it. Looks like the bail-out would be to continue on Camino Tassajara when you guys turn on Blackhawk toward Diablo. From Camino Tassajara, you can hop over to Danville Blvd for a quick jaunt up to Walnut Creek BART. Looks like a good one to do carless in case you want to end up at a different BART stop.
Hope you can make it Justin:thumb:

I'd love to ride Morgan Territory - sadly, I don't think I'll be able to steal the time this Saturday :(

Pete: What time do you think you will finish? 3 p.m. or so? Back to SF by 4?

Pete: What time do you think you will finish? 3 p.m. or so? Back to SF by 4?

yep...that's what time I have to be back, so for any reason we're running late we can bail at Livermore.

Yep I'm really jealous all of you are doing Solvang, It's going to be great, so I wanted to do a mini-solvang here, hence Morgan Territory.

Pete,

Please consider your ride on Saturday as the Official Reconnaissance and Scouting Expedition for:

Morgan Territory II: for the lilly livered danish eating Solvang slackers who missed the first one

Pete,

Please consider your ride on Saturday as the Official Reconnaissance and Scouting Expedition for:

Morgan Territory II: for the lilly livered danish eating Solvang slackers who missed the first one

I wholeheartedly endorse this. (OK, I can't use the solvang excuse, but I'll be in for the repeat)

I think I will be bringing along my friend Scott for this ride.

Just to keep my head on straight....We're meeting at CONCORD BART, right? Not Pleasant Hill BART.

BR

Hmmm, how is it riding down Clayton Valley Road? All I can think of is lots of traffic and no bike lane...

Hmmm, how is it riding down Clayton Valley Road? All I can think of is lots of traffic and no bike lane...
well of course since Jim is coming, he'll be taking us through all the latest shortcuts...right?:lol:

Hmmm, how is it riding down Clayton Valley Road? All I can think of is lots of traffic and no bike lane...

I think that riding down Concord Blvd would be a better (safer) option. At least, there's less traffic

Or Cowell up to Ygnacio, then down to Clayton...

I might be there. I'm probably going to do all of Diablo if I do though.

I might be there. I'm probably going to do all of Diablo if I do though.
Do it Marco!:thumb:

Do it Marco!:thumb:

I'll try it's pretty much all about logistics and/or waking up on time :lol:

I think that riding down Concord Blvd would be a better (safer) option. At least, there's less traffic

+1000 on Concord Blvd

This is my back yard boys. I ride these roads all the dang time. Clayton Rd is nasty and dangerous.

Here is a Bikely Route I worked up for you guys to try From Concord Bart to Clayton (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Concord-Bart-to-Safe-Part-of-Clayton-Rd)

It is a nice way to go: smooth, scenic at times, safe and passes right by a Starbucks.

Link to Cue Sheet (http://www.bikely.com/cuesheet/route/Concord-Bart-to-Safe-Part-of-Clayton-Rd)

Maybe if you go this way I can be with you in spirit. I will be in Solvang. Have fun!

+1000 on Concord Blvd

This is my back yard boys. I ride these roads all the dang time. Clayton Rd is nasty and dangerous.

Here is a Bikely Route I worked up for you guys to try From Concord Bart to Clayton (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Concord-Bart-to-Safe-Part-of-Clayton-Rd)

It is a nice way to go: smooth, scenic at times, safe and passes right by a Starbucks.

Link to Cue Sheet (http://www.bikely.com/cuesheet/route/Concord-Bart-to-Safe-Part-of-Clayton-Rd)

Maybe if you go this way I can be with you in spirit. I will be in Solvang. Have fun!


Thanks Dan!

Starting tomorrow, it looks like my internet will be down for a bit (a week) and then I'll have a crappy connection after that. I may not have access to BForums unless I find an unsecured connection or go to the library and wait in line...I'll try to check in tomorrow night otherwise see you Saturday.

Lanceoldstrong,

Is there a route from Northgate back to Concord BART that you can recommend?


BR

Lanceoldstrong,

Is there a route from Northgate back to Concord BART that you can recommend?


BR

Okay try this route (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/North-Gate-to-Concord-Bart)

and cue sheet (http://www.bikely.com/cuesheet/route/North-Gate-to-Concord-Bart)

It is very direct, has some great views and even though part is on a MUP a good pace is possible. The surface is good and there are not too many walkers.

This is my back yard boys. I ride these roads all the dang time. Clayton Rd is nasty and dangerous.

Here is a Bikely Route I worked up for you guys to try From Concord Bart to Clayton (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Concord-Bart-to-Safe-Part-of-Clayton-Rd)Cool, I was just winging it based on Pete's route in the original post. :)

I've updated the Bikely map (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/260779) in my earlier post to include the Oldstrong Detour.

Alright, I'll tentatively sign-up for this ride; it looks like fun and will be my second time up Diablo. Let's see if I can get-up early enough to make it to the Concord BART station on time... ;)

Lanceoldstrong,

Is there a route from Northgate back to Concord BART that you can recommend?


I'd go to the Pleasant Hill BART from Northgate. Easy ride.

Alright, I'll tentatively sign-up for this ride; it looks like fun and will be my second time up Diablo. Let's see if I can get-up early enough to make it to the Concord BART station on time... ;)

Ramon and I will probably go all the way up Diablo if we go on this ride, you are welcome to join us :)

I'd go to the Pleasant Hill BART from Northgate. Easy ride.

Yes it is.

But if my car is parked at Concord BART, then Pleasant Hill is moot.

BR

Okay try this route (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/North-Gate-to-Concord-Bart)

and cue sheet (http://www.bikely.com/cuesheet/route/North-Gate-to-Concord-Bart)

It is very direct, has some great views and even though part is on a MUP a good pace is possible. The surface is good and there are not too many walkers.

Very kewl.

Thank you,

BR

Ramon and I will probably go all the way up Diablo if we go on this ride, you are welcome to join us :)

for sure, marco, that was my plan too. :thumb:

for sure, marco, that was my plan too. :thumb:

Mine as well.

BR

My plans are still up in the air. I will try to make it, but don't wait for me if I'm not there. Pete, if you get this in time, can you PM me your cell number?

Thanks. If I don't make it, have a great ride!

Hey Lance, etc., if I need to bail early, could I go LEFT on Camino Tassajara (from Manning/Highland), then cut over to Dublin Blvd to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station? Would appreciate any local insight into a bail-out route to BART.

I am thinking something like this: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Morgan+Territory+Rd+%26+Manning+Rd,+Livermore,+Alameda,+California+94551&daddr=37.702158,-121.901207&geocode=&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=0&rtol=1&dirflg=w&sll=37.727266,-121.840119&sspn=0.268557,0.219727&ie=UTF8&ll=37.724836,-121.829109&spn=0.268566,0.219727&z=12

So it sounds like a rather crushing pace needs to be set and maintained so we get to the base of Diablo at a reasonable hour.

So it sounds like a rather crushing pace needs to be set and maintained so we get to the base of Diablo at a reasonable hour.

sounds good to me, at which point i will drastically reduce my pace and proceed to crawl up said mountain. daylight savings has its benefits. :p

Meh, I'll go somewhat hard... but not killing myself the day before that Santa Cruz Mtns ride.

OK. What's the story? I was thinking about showing up, but "blistering pace" ??
Maybe not.

Hey Lance, etc., if I need to bail early, could I go LEFT on Camino Tassajara (from Manning/Highland), then cut over to Dublin Blvd to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station? Would appreciate any local insight into a bail-out route to BART.

I am thinking something like this: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Morgan+Territory+Rd+%26+Manning+Rd,+Livermore,+Alameda,+California+94551&daddr=37.702158,-121.901207&geocode=&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=0&rtol=1&dirflg=w&sll=37.727266,-121.840119&sspn=0.268557,0.219727&ie=UTF8&ll=37.724836,-121.829109&spn=0.268566,0.219727&z=12

Justin, I don't plan on going up Diablo. I can guide you back to the Walnut Creek BART station, where I'll be leaving my car.

Sorry guys, but something came up and I won't be able to make the ride. Have a great time and take some pictures!

Starting tomorrow, it looks like my internet will be down for a bit (a week) and then I'll have a crappy connection after that. I may not have access to BForums unless I find an unsecured connection or go to the library and wait in line...I'll try to check in tomorrow night otherwise see you Saturday.

So we won't see many ride pics then? Someone else better step up to the plate!

OK. What's the story? I was thinking about showing up, but "blistering pace" ??
Maybe not.

Curtis, don't worry about fast, we can do our own pace and let them go on...I have a couple of newbies I'm babysitting so you can help...One's very cute BTW!:thumb:

So we won't see many ride pics then? Someone else better step up to the plate!

Actually I'm borrowing someones apartment and their Internet for the time being while she's in Tahoe...so I'm good.

OK. What's the story? I was thinking about showing up, but "blistering pace" ??
Maybe not.If I'm there, you can rest assured that the pace will not be blistering.


I have a couple of newbies I'm babysitting so you can help...One's very cute BTW!:thumb:I don't know that I'd call me a "newbie", but that's sweet of you to say.

:P

OK. I'm in. 9 at BART in Concord, right?