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Holiday weekend run up north: the lost coast, NF-1, Avenue of the Giants, Mina Rd (17-mile unpaved) 🔹 WHEN: Friday July 3rd, meet at 7:30 am KSU 7:40 🔹 WHERE: Crystal Springs rest area, 2.5 mile north of I-280 & CA-92 🔹 PACE: intermediate 🔹 LODGING: Arcata Motel 6 _______________________________ sunrise ☼ 5:50 ~ 20:30 ☽ sunset We'll be staying at the same motel both Friday night and Saturday night. You can book the same Motel 6 or one of several other choices within walking distance. https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.ca.arcata.259.html FRIDAY we'll ride the long way north: CA-128, the best stretch of CA-1 into Leggett, and out to the lost coast https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33142187 SATURDAY has many options. You may choose to follow me through some forest roads and goat trails https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33141876 or choose your own fast smooth roads to romp: 240-mile Hayfork loop https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.9023,-124.0835/40.7280,-122.9372/40.4919,-123.6077/40.9023,-124.0835 340-mile Hwy 36 loop https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.9023,-124.0835/40.4919,-123.6077/40.3594,-122.8932/40.1906,-122.2394/40.5864,-122.4005/40.7280,-122.9372/40.9389,-123.6295/40.9023,-124.0835 360-mile Trinity Alps loop https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.9023,-124.0835/40.7376,-122.9288/41.6006,-122.8466/41.7996,-123.3741/40.9389,-123.6296/40.9023,-124.0835 SUNDAY we will make our way south for home. I'll take the adventurous route along Mina Rd to Covelo, but you may opt to take CA-1 down the coast or US-101 for the quickest way back https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33142487 Check your tires, you'll need 1,000 miles of remaing tread Dress for 55°F ~ 95°F _______________________________ • Homework: Please read these important stuff → https://tinyurl.com/GRF-Etiquette • Here's how you can support "GroupRides" → http://www.meetup.com/GroupRides/pages/Support

Reserve your spot !!! https://www.superbike-coach.com/events/cornering-school-day-1-36 =========================================== Another Cornering Course at Little 99 Raceway (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1658+South+Airport+Way%2C+Stockton%2C+CA%2C+us) 1658 South Airport Way, Stockton, CA. This class is part of Street Rider Training on a Track (Cornering Day One). Did you know that the US Air Force "Beal base in California" announced Coach Can Akkaya as their official trainer? Please read cancellation policy on Superbike Coach web site in case of rain, etc. This is not an official group ride to or from the Raceway. But riders are welcome to arrange amongst themselves to go in groups :-) (use code "GroupRides" and receive 10% off) * * * You must register here >> https://www.superbike-coach.com/portfolio-item/cornering-school-day * * * Cornering School – Day 1 Dealing with fears Viewing and focusing Shifting and gear choice Ideal Lines and judgement Maximum braking and rear brake usage Day 1 will harmonize your bike control with body and soul. Day 1 and 2 are steps- NOT levels, which are important for even very experienced riders. Headcoach Can will sign your ‘Certificate of Completion’, which qualifies you for Day 2. It’s totally on you if- and when you move on with Day 2. We are ready when you are. Never been on a track? You’ll be excited about our Cornering School Day’s; We will teach you very specific Moto GP riding techniques, like trail braking. In cooperation with the Little 99 Raceway in Stockton we finally have a facility in central California to offer rider coaching on a high level- for a low price. Other schools using the word “advanced”- Superbike-Coach does advanced! Suitable for Street riders. All skill levels (we run 3 level groups)Riders who are up to do their first track day All categories of motorcycles. If you’re tired reading books about it. If you want to be the better rider! If you have any questions, please post here and Coach Can will respond.