Monthly Archives: August 2013

Day 5: Nevada City to Volcano

Friday: Nevada City to Volcano Jeff was wondering why we always end up at the back of the pack. Below are some photos that illustrate some possibilities of why we end up last. However I didn’t have these photos and … Continue reading

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Day 4: Mineral to Nevada City

Thursday: Mineral to Nevada City Other VOCNA members will have to tell their own tales of adventure and misadventure. For some reason, Don D. determined that both of his bikes were belonged on the work bench at home and he … Continue reading

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Day 3: Lassen National Park

Day 3: Lassen National Park Today the route took us on a short loop and then dove into Lassen National Park. Here there vividly colored lakes (emerald was my favorite), hiking trails, hot springs, evidence of lava flows from early … Continue reading

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Day 2 Downieville to Mineral

Tuesday, Downieville to Mineral First things first. On Monday night, when Fred and I arrived in Downieville, a man with whiskers down to his knees came out and looked at the bikes. “I used to have a couple of those,” … Continue reading

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VOCNA 2013 Volcano Rally – First Day

After the week was over, a resident of Volcano, California who had overheard the many stories of breakdowns and get-offs told me, “The St. George is cursed you know.” Well, I don’t believe a word of that. Besides it wasn’t … Continue reading

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