MAY 20, 2006 - The Spring Kickoff Pashnit Gathering - Sopiago Springs

[pashnit]

Get ready for the next...
2006 SPRING KICKOFF
PASHNIT FORUM GATHERING BBQ
Dual-Sport, Off-Road & Street Bikes Welcome!!

When: MAY 20-21st, 2006 (Weekend before Memorial Day)
Where: Sopiago Springs Resort, Hwy 88 & North-South Rd, near Pioneer, CA - Amador Co. elevation 4500 ft.
Starts: Arrive Saturday anytime - stay the weekend
Food: Bring some chips/dip/soda/potato salad/cookies/ice, etc at will
Cost: $10 donation we'll do again to cover food, that worked out good, use paypal link, or just give when you get there
Camping $10 donation to the owner of the property, RV or tent
Requirements: Post here to let me know you're coming, camping, what food you're bringing to the BBQ so we can have a running count.
T-Shirts: Yes, I will have T-Shirts again, $20 if you want one
RAFFLE: Yes, we will have the raffle again for a FREE spot on any PASHNIT MOTORCYCLE TOUR 3 or 4 Day ride
Dual-Sport Ride: Will take place Saturday Morning, May 20th from Sopiago Springs, returning 12pm
Tents: Yes, plenty of room for tenters
RV's: Yes, plenty of room for RV Folks, dogs, kids, trailers, etc
Etc.: Yes, we'll have the bonfire, motorcycle movies, lotsa food, & good times
Fall too?: Yep! October 28th, 2006- Mark your calendar

BBQ when?: Main BBQ all together is May 20th, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 12-5pm

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Well, you had fun at the last one, and quite a few folks showed up, so we're going to do it again.

My partner Tim (the other Tim/fellow tour guide) has graciously offered the used of his property in the Sierra Nevada Mtns for us to use. He has a (soon be open) motorcycle campground that is dirtbike orientated on 150 acres. He basically owns the entire valley.

This is an ALL BIKE - CAMPING orientated Gathering. Bring the streetbikes, cruisers, Harleys, dirtbikes, fifties, quads, dual sports and what not. Camp for the weekend if you like or just stay for the afternoon. (Huh? What's that a question already? Of course you don't have to camp, there is lodging nearby.

For the dirtbikes, Tim has a professional dirt track built into the side of a mountain. That alone is worth the trip! There is also a motocross and hare scrambles type trail thru the 150 acre property.

For the streetbikes, you've probably figured out by now this region is a utopian place of motorcycle bliss. Check out the Pashnit Roads site to check out the area roads, main ones, mtn passes, and surrounding paved goat trails.

CAMPERS: Our host property has room for large RV's, FunMovers, Camping trailers and other assorted large vehicles. There are probably 20-30 camping spaces. If you plan to camp, trailer up your dirtbikes/quads, or use up a camping space, please contribute an extra $10 to the owner for allowing this event on his private property.

The First Pashnit Gathering

Person that traveled the furtherest to attend this was from New York !!

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Lodging near Pioneer, CA

The closest city is Pioneer along Highway 88.

Pioneer, CA = 16 miles NE of Jackson

Pioneer Lodge, (24 rooms) 24144 Highway 88, Pioneer, (209) 295-3490
http://pioneerresortslodge.com

Other smaller towns of Pine Grove & Volcano will have B&B's and small Inn's if you'd like to do that sort of thing. See link below.

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Jackson is the largest town along Highway 49 & Highway 88 in heart of Gold Rush Country.

The Jackson Lodge - 850 N. State Highway 49, Jackson, 95642 - (209) 223-0486
http://www.thejacksonlodge.com/

Elks Lodge - 12500 Kennedy Flat Rd, Jackson, 95642

Mokelumne River Lodge - 10704 Highway 49, Mokelumne Hill, 95245 - (209) 286-1000

(Biggest chain motel - 114 rooms)
Best Western Amador Inn, 200 South Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642 US

Jackson Rancheria http://www.jacksoncasino.com/ (Did I mention there's a huge casino nearby? )
12224 New York Ranch Rd. • Jackson, CA, (800) 822-WINN

The Wedgewood Inn B&B, 11941 Narcissus Road, Jackson, CA 95642, (209)296-4300
http://www.wedgewoodinn.com/

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Bigger List is here:
http://www.amadorcountychamber.com/L...e.html#PIONEER

If you are the Bed & Breakfast type: This'll help: http://www.amadorinns.com/

[pashnit]

The Fall 2005 Pashnit Gathering that took place in Oct '05
Folks came from 4 States, and as far away as Indiana !!

Read all about it here <-- Clicky

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[pashnit]

Ah yes- that dirt track that is at Sopiago Springs, now that was fun!! Bring the dirt bikes and enjoy the track!



Teaser shot

[JPM]

Another good time? ok, but only if you are going to force me
I guess I have 4 months to look for an RV.

[fastlane]

My son and I will be there!

[MyLife on TwoWheels]

I'm in!

[SklyWag]

Trudy & I will be there.

We may even bring the our big kid from http://www.onewheelup.com

[exwingnut]

Alright...something to look forward too!

I'm In!

[Hi Busa]

The Mueller's will be there!

My daughter was heavily bummed to not be able to make it to the last one. She wanted to ride her first motorcycle. We couldn't as she had unknowingly scheduled her first party (Halloween) for that weekend.

(Sorry John, I think I redlined the top of your head and Shawn too!)