2014 Beginners Ride to Baker City

Last May we had a Spring Ride to Kamiah, ID to kick off the 2014 riding season and this year's Fall ride will again be to Baker City, Oregon on Saturday, September 13.

Baker City is one of our favorite riding destinations. It is a historic town in east central Oregon and pretty easy to get to from the Tri-Cities, one option is to get on the freeway and follow the signs south, another option is to take the long way through the mountains on some of the best motorcycling roads in the Northwest.

There are several "long" ways to get to Baker City, most are about 220-250 miles and will take 5-7 hours depending on speed and stops. This is again advertised as a "Beginners" ride but it is actually a ride for everyone. We will have a beginners group that will be tailored to meet beginner rider's needs....slower speeds and more frequent stops. Experienced riders can make their own groups and plan their own routes. Anyone not wanting to ride in a group can just show up at the motel and take advantage of our group rates.

Our hosts at Baker City will be the Oregon Trail Motel located at 211 Bridge Street. It is an older but very biker friendly motel and a short walking distance to downtown. Our group rates (including tax) for this event are the same as last year, $38 for a single and $49 for double beds. You are responsible for making (and canceling) your reservation, just call the Oregon Trail at 541-523-5844 or 888-523-5882 and tell them you are part of "Steve's Ride". These room rates are also available to PNW Riders on Friday, September 12, if you would like to leave early and make it a long weekend and on any Sunday through Thursday the rest of the summer if you are in the area and need a room.

The Beginner's Group will leave the Clearwater Starbucks' parking lot at 9:00 AM on September 13. Please post in this thread or send me a PM if you are a beginner or would prefer to ride in the Beginner's group so I can ensure that we have enough experienced riders to mentor the beginners.

Last year we enjoyed the company of about 10 riders from Sport-Touring.Net who choose to have their Fall ride in Baker City that weekend. I don't know if they will be there this year but it is being discussed on that site.

See you in Baker City on September 13th.

Riders

MCRIDER007
Burphel
Wistrick
riceman plus 1

 

Its only 4 weeks before we leave for Baker City. Is anyone else planning to make this ride? :scratchea

 

I am unable to edit the original post but this is the rider list to date:


Riders

MCRIDER007
Burphel
Wistrick plus 3
riceman plus 1
VegasWolf plus 1
Buckwheat
Ludi509

 

Thanks Rod, I heard that you and Julie have a pretty good excuse for missing the Baker City ride. Have fun! :mfclap:

 

You must work weekends because this ride starts on Saturday. See you on the 13th. :mfclap:

 

Just a reminder that its only 2 weeks until our Baker City ride and it looks like we are going to have great weather. :mfclap: