Stocton Gold Rush Run, Additional Report

It is called a "Line Run" The instructions are as follows:

1 line means you are going in the correct direction
2 lines mean turn right at the next intersection
3 lines mean turn left at the next intersection
4 lines is a check point

The lines were made up of what looked like powered chalk and they could be found on the right side of the road. The route was somewhere around 120 miles. A large group of the Chapter left the Club following the lines. Two of us missed the first left as we entered hwy 4 and the rest of the group pulled off to the right. Needless to say the two of us were in front and had no idea why the others pulled off and we immediately had to make a right or left decision and didn't know which direction to go. After a quick double back to look for the lines we were soon back on track and caught the group at the first check point. One of the riders had his envelope blow out of his vest pocket, that's why they pulled off the road. At each check point you selected a number pre-printed on the envelope to be punched. Inside was a card that translated into a poker hand based on your selection. The envelopes had to remain sealed or you were disqualified.

The route took us on Hwy 26 through Linden, Spring Valley, Angles Camp, Jamestown and back to the Club for lunch. It was a great ride with spectatular views of the hills and lakes. There were lots of bikes on the road and plenty of route markings.

A very interesting concept for a ride. I think this covers it.

By Alan Fitzgerald