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November Newsletter

The November Newsletter is now online.

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Second Sunday Brieakfast - Nov 8 - Pleasanton

Put on the electric vest and come on out for the last Second Sunday Breakfast of 2009.  Located in the heart of historic downtown Pleasanton, Dean's is a family owned restaurant known for it's amazing omelettes and friendly service. 

We’ll have an area set aside for the club thanks to Lee Fulton, and a short ride afterwards.

Meet at: Dean's Cafe , 8:30am
620 Main Street 
Pleasanton, Ca  94566
(925) 846-4222

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Arroy Seco - December 5th

The November Club Meeting has been moved to December 5th.
 
The  group ride will be leaving from Alice's Restaurant at 9:00am. The restaurant is located at 17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, Ca.

The destination will be Arroyo Seca, Los Padres National Forest.

Contact Dave Halliwell with any questions at 925-353-0101.

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Newsletter Online

The October Newsletter is now online.

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Oct 11 - Second Sunday Breakfast

Alice's Restaurant 

17288 Skyline Blvd
Woodside, CA 94062-5707
(650) 851-0303

We have the back deck reserved for 8am.

A group ride will follow.

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Oktoberfest at Cobb Mountain on October 17th

The Members Meeting and Oktoberfest will be held at Cobb Mountain on October 17th. The meeting will be at 5:00 followed by the Oktoberfest.

The club will be providing beer and food.  Please let Dave Halliwell know if you are planning on attending.  davidhalliwell@yahoo.com or 510-304-2507. Free for members, $10 for spouse/significant others, $20 for non members. Guests are welcome!

This is a family resort so people can bring a swimming trunks if the weather is good.

The Group ride will be a short one. Leaving from Denny's, 5839 Paradise Drive, Corta Madera at 10:00 with the goal of getting to the campground at 4:00. The destination is Jellystone Park at Cobb Mountain, 14117 Bottle Rock Road, Cobb, Ca. Cobb Mountain is between Middletown and Clear Lake.

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Oktoberfest Meeting- Still Need Location

The Club is still looking for a campground location for Oktoberfest (Oct 17 Meeting). See Dave's post and let him know if you have recommendations. This is planned to be a catered event, similar to last year.

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Free Camping/New Website/OktoberFest/National Rally

The Board has declared that our camp-out fees are being waived for the New Fiscal Year for members. Guests will pay $5.00/night.

Our new website went live today. It's still a work in progress- we also have a Facebook page and are using Google Calendar.

OktoberFest- The October meeting has been moved to 10-17 and will be catered. Tour Captain Dave is currently making arrangements for a location (most likely in the Napa/Sonoma area).

National Rally- The Club will be heading an English Trials event for the MOA National Rally in Redmond Or. July 15-18-2010. This is a first for the National- Club VP Z and Safety Lee will be heading up the effort. Look for details and volunteer opportunities.

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September 09 Newsletter Now Online

The September issue is online- click here.

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Sept 13 - Second Sunday Breakfast - Livermore

The September breakfast will be:
September 13, 2009 - 8:00 AM
Country Waffles
6049 Northfront Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
Tel:  925-294-9630
Lat/Lon position:  N37 42 41.3 W121 43 23.3

Followed by a ride thru the windmills and hills, ending up in Castro Valley.

Mammoth Lakes - September Meeting and Ride

The Sept 26th Club Meeting will be held at Pine Glen, Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes at 5:00pm.

The group ride will be leaving from the Denny's in Antioch at 2006 Sommersville Road at 9:00am. Please be ready to leave promptly at 9:00am with a full tank of gas.

This site is within walking distance of restaurants and stores in Mammoth Lakes.

Directions to the camp site : Take US 395 to state 203. Proceed West on 203 for 2.8 miles to the Sawmill cutoff road. Proceed north, right turn for 0.1 mile, turn right. Proceed to the rear of the New Shady Rest CG near site #127 to the entrance of Pine Glenn Campground.  We have sites #14 & #15.

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Range of Light Gypsy Tour Update

The 2009 Range of Light now has over 160 riders signed up! And... Kermit Chair Company has just donated two chairs for prizes.

Mail-in registration is closed, but we're keeping the online signup going a bit longer.

Lane Splitting Accident

Lane splitting and getting hit by a car- saved by a frame slider. I talked to a 29 year old rider who experienced a freeway accident during rush hour and feels the aftermarket frame slider prevented serious injury. Running time: 8 minutes.

Fort Bragg - August 29 Update and Ride

We need a head count for campsites and dinner. Here's Dave's request:

The August 29th club ride will be leaving the Pleasanton Denny's and riding to the Pomo Campgrounds in Fort Bragg. This weekend is the week before the ROL and it is difficult to judge attendence for planning purposes.

The Pomo campground is a private campground and does not have a group camp site.

Please let Dave know if you plan on attending and need a camp site so that I can make the appropriate number of reservations.

Similarly, the club meeting will be held at the North Coast Brewing Company in Fort Bragg at 5:00pm on August 29th.  I need a head count of who will be attending the club meeting so I can make the appropriate number of dinner reservations.  They can't do individual checks so bring cash to settle your part of the bill and expect to pay a 15% gratuity.

Please email or call Dave Halliwell at 510-304-2507 and let him know if you will be attending the club meeting and need a camp site.   Those who register in advance will get priority for camp sites and food.

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August Newsletter

The August issue is now online.

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August 9 Breakfast Ride - Pacifica

Second Sunday Breakfast for August 2009:
Sunday, August 9, 2009
8:00AM
City Grill
1049 Terra Nova Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 359-9653

Followed by a ride down the coast to a rest stop at the Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve,
then back up to Alice’s Restaurant to look at motorcycles and tell stories. 
Ride distance is about 70 miles with the rest stop at about 40 miles.
Garmin File: Download 09August-CityGrill
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Fort Bragg - August 29

The August Members Meeting and campout will be at Pomo Campground at 17999 Tregoning Lane, Fort Bragg, Ca 95437.  We will have camp sites E-L.  

The August ride will be leaving Denny's in Pleasanton at 9:00am 8/29.

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Swap Meet - September 20

Our club will sponsor spaces at the Sept 20th Swap Meet in Vallejo.  Members will be able to sell items and we'll also have a membership information booth. Safety Director Lee is organizing- more info when available.  Back to Norcal

Range of Light Gypsy Tour

The Range of Light is now available for sign-up. This year we’re starting in Red Bluff, CA (Tehema District Fairgrounds). Where we go after that is anybody’s guess. The entry fee is $75 pre-registered and $85 at the Gate. Deadline is August 21, 2009.  More...

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