Tag Archives: Lanora Cox

2016 VOCNA Spring Opener

Posted on June 6, 2016 by lanoras

“It’s nineteen days until summer.” “It is?” “Yeah. I counted. I can’t go on a ride called the Spring Opener, nineteen days before summer. Isn’t the Spring Opener usually in March or April?” “No. It’s always May” “Well that’s just … Continue reading →

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2015 All Brit Ride

Posted on January 24, 2016 by lanoras

For years, decades even, I’ve wanted to ride on the All Brit Ride. This annual even has been occurring on the first Saturday in November for so many years, its original purpose has been forgotten. (If you want to know, … Continue reading →

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2015 VOCNA SPRING OPENER

Posted on May 20, 2015 by lanoras

Many of the usual suspects were not able to attend this year’s VOCNA Spring Opener. What can we say? They missed out! Once again, our hosts John and Sue Ray, arranged for perfect weather. It was neither too hot nor … Continue reading →

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TT Motors Not So Annual Picnic

Posted on August 18, 2014 by lanoras

Robin Williams said, “If you can remember the ’60’s, you weren’t there.” Well, if you can remember TT Motors from Berkeley in the ’70’s or ’80’s, you might have been like me, safely on the outskirts of the motorcycle scene … Continue reading →

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Day 5 Lochsa Lodge to Salmon, Idaho

Posted on July 20, 2014 by lanoras

Day 5 Lochsa Lodge to Salmon, Idaho We finished the next segment of the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, (U.S. Route 12), and found ourselves making a right turn onto 93 in Lolo, Montana. From here there was a straight run … Continue reading →

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Day 4 McCall to Lochsa Lodge

Posted on July 19, 2014 by lanoras

Day 4 McCall to Lochsa Lodge North on 95 to Grangeville and then then 13 to Kooskia and then, and then, U.S. Route 12, the Northwest Scenic Passage Byway, This is one of my favorite roads, but don’t tell anyone. … Continue reading →

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Day 3 Bellevue to McCall

Posted on July 18, 2014 by lanoras

Isobel and Derek surprised us at the camp. Derek was member #3 when the club started back in the dark ages and Isobel has voluntarily performed such duties as Club Treasurer for many years. Their presence made camping that much … Continue reading →

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Day 2: Salmon to Bellevue (Hailey)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by lanoras

If this is Tuesday, we must be going south on 93. One of the challenges of riding with other people on motorcycles is communication. Jeff and I often modify sign language from scuba diving to communicate basic needs. For instance … Continue reading →

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Day One: There and Back Again (Salmon, Idaho to Jackson, Montana)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by lanoras

The Rally began with the Riders’ Meeting. President John gave the usual reminders to ride safely. He described the steep pass at the Montana border, and the need to shift down before entering corners especially when descending. The numbers were … Continue reading →

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VOCNA Rally – Sunday the gathering of the enthusiasts

Posted on July 16, 2014 by lanoras

Just as Jim A said at lunch, “there are an infinite number of parallel universes,” there are an infinite number of ways to arrive at a VOCNA rally. This year the most popular was with trailer, but the showing off … Continue reading →

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