Downieville Logistics

Situation:

A rather cool California summer is drawing to a close. Autumn is upon us. The time is ripe for a "last hurrah" of autumn bike ride to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the approaching winter.

Mission

Our mission is to assemble in the Downieville area for an in force reconnaisance of and execution of the "Downieville Downhill". This is a challenging ride over varied terrain that includes a total 5000' elevation loss while traversing approximately 17 miles of wild high Sierra backcountry. It is NOT for the week of heart. Survivors will gather at a prominent local pub to wash the dust from their throats and relate stories of the bear that almost caught them.

Execution

  1. Date of Mission: Thursday October 14th - Sunday October 17th, 1999
  2. The "Downhill" ride will commence on Friday 15 October 1999 @ 0830 hours.
  3. An "After Action" debriefing is scheduled for 1800 hours 15 Oct 1999 at the local brew house.
  4. Further exploration of surrounding countryside is planned for Saturday and possibly Sunday. Exact location TBD.

Logistics

  1. Lodging Location: Wild Plum Campground. $6/night. No Reservations. As we are arriving on a Thursday, we shouldn't have a problem getting campsites.
  2. Cooking will be in groups. Bikers are expected to form their own eating groups and coordinate menus. Generally the car pool groups are the cooking groups. Cooking will occur on Coleman Stoves and BBQ's. Bikers will provide their own ice chests to store perishable foods and keep their beverages cold.
  3. Equipment: Bikers will responsible for their own tentage, sleeping gear, warm and cold weather clothing, repair parts, tool kits, etc. Be Prepared!!!
  4. Transportation: Car Pools are preferred. So far the arrangement are:
    Time of Departure Driver Passengers
    Wednesday, 10:30 am Mike Freeman John and Denny
    Thursday, 4:30 pm Russ Mortensen Bob, Larry
    Thursday evening Ray Akrawi Ed, Pascal
    Friday afternoon Boyd??? Mark

Command and Signal

  1. Cell Phone Numbers
    Mike Freeman: 707-953-4745
    Bob Wills: 707-246-1758
    Ray Akrawi: 707-484-9743
    Pascal Honscher 707-696-1556
    John Freeman 409-777-3964

Map Showing Campgrounds in Downieville Area

Campground Map

Downieville Downhill Route

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