09/11/2026
DUE to popular request from some of the regular riders' the date has been changed to Tuesday, September 15th.
Going to do the traditional Bill's Birthday Ride this year 350 mile loop. We will meet at the Arco Station on Mariposa Rd and Hwy 99 frontage road west of Hwy 99. Kicks Stands Up at 7:00 AM. Breakfast at 7:30 AM at Cindy's in Oakdale. For those who do not want breakfast, we should be leaving Breakfast around 8:30 AM, and you can join us there. Up and over Tioga Pass with lunch at the Whoa Nelli Deli in Lee Vining. Return over Sonora Pass. This is a long ride for the experienced rider. I turn 76 on the 14th, so if you want a more spirited ride the group will catch up at the next gas stop. Just let me know.
NOTE: "IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A NATIONAL PARK PASS". IT WILL COST $30.00 TO RIDE OVER TIOGA PASS. Because of the cost, I recommend this ride for National Park Pass Holders only, unless you want to spend $30.00.
Pre planned gas stops.
Miners Mart in Big Oak flat ………………. 70 miles from Arco
Whoa Nelli Deli Mobil ……………………….. 92 miles from Big Oak Flat
Chevron in Cold Springs …………………… 98 miles from Whoa Nelli Deli
List of park passes, you may qualify for a free pass.
Senior Annual Pass US citizens and residents 62+ years old $20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and residents 62+ years old $80.00
Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependents Free
Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veterans Free
Access Pass US citizens and residents with permanent disability Free
4th Grade Pass US 4th graders Free
Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free
