Re: [RBW] Red Bluff, CA (or similar) to Oakland, CA tour?

2013-05-16 Thread ian connelly
Great point, Anne - my early-morning research wasn't as clear-eyed as it should've been. The Capitol Corridor route (Emeryville to Auburn) seems the most unrestricted in walk-on provisions for taking bikes aboard: http://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboard So, Auburn looks like my best opt

Re: [RBW] Red Bluff, CA (or similar) to Oakland, CA tour?

2013-05-16 Thread Joe Bunik
Anne: similar curiosity! - and, in one word: Sasquatch. =- Joe On 5/16/13, Anne Paulson wrote: > Let's say one was in Leesville. Is it possible to head west through the > Mendocino National Forest? What is that like? When I look at a Google map > my eyes gravitate immediately to the green areas.

Re: [RBW] Red Bluff, CA (or similar) to Oakland, CA tour?

2013-05-16 Thread Joe Bunik
Eric How do recommend ocnnecting over to the Knoxville Rd / Berryessa area? Also, have you ever ventured much into the Mendocino NF? Both areas I am curious to check out. Ian- I am jealous! ;-) =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/16/13, Eric Norris wrote: > Ian: > > You have some great riding in s

Re: [RBW] Red Bluff, CA (or similar) to Oakland, CA tour?

2013-05-16 Thread Anne Paulson
Let's say one was in Leesville. Is it possible to head west through the Mendocino National Forest? What is that like? When I look at a Google map my eyes gravitate immediately to the green areas. On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 8:56 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Ian: > > You have some great riding in store.

Re: [RBW] Red Bluff, CA (or similar) to Oakland, CA tour?

2013-05-16 Thread Eric Norris
Ian: You have some great riding in store. I've ridden many times in that aream and it's fantastic. You should really consider a route that takes you to Paskenta, Elk Creek, Stonyford, and Leesville. The roads in that area are pretty good--a little gravel here and there--but the scenery is amaz

Re: [RBW] Red Bluff, CA (or similar) to Oakland, CA tour?

2013-05-16 Thread Anne Paulson
Does Amtrak have checked baggage in Red Bluff, Willits or Auburn? I know that there are many places I can go by train, but not take my bike. On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM, Ian Connelly wrote: > Hi all, > > Am contemplating a short 3-ish day tour with help from Amtrak as the first > leg. > > F

[RBW] Red Bluff, CA (or similar) to Oakland, CA tour?

2013-05-16 Thread Ian Connelly
Hi all, Am contemplating a short 3-ish day tour with help from Amtrak as the first leg. >From Oakland, I can get to Red Bluff, WIllits, or Auburn with ease. Red Bluff is compelling because it's the furthest away and because I've never really ridden up there. But it's also 250 or so miles back to