Group Rides
PostMods Scooter Club is very happy to welcome absolute beginners on our group rides, as well as seasoned expert riders with many many years of scooter riding under their belts. We feel that this is a great way to become accustomed to your scooter and learn safe riding techniques from experienced riders. You will also learn about our local roads and various conditions throughout the year.
PostMods has created a rating system for our rides which should help riders determine if a particular group ride is suitable for them.
The officers of PostMods will not police anyone who joins a ride, but the rider should use the descriptions below and join a ride that matches their experience and hardware.
Also note, that a particular ride may have more than one riding level – meaning that we can start a ride at a level 1 and after lunch have a level 2 or 3 return. If this happens, you can either find your way back home without the group or the group may split into two groups, with 2 different levels on a portion of the ride.
The Group ride level will be clearly designated for all rides and discussed before the ride begins.
Level 1
Ride for everyone, good for beginners – no highways or freeways.
Scooters: 50cc and above
Level 2
Advanced beginners and up – Mostly back roads and some short higher speeds roads, very little time on highways such as 12, 128, 116
Ride lengths: 60 + miles
Scooter: 125cc and above
Level 3
Intermediate riders – May include higher-speed highways such as 12, 128, 116, etc.
Ride lengths: 75 + miles
Scooter: 150cc and above
Level 4
Expert riders – longer distances may include Highway 101 and higher speed highways such as 12, 128, 116, etc.
Ride lengths: 100 + miles
Scooter: 250cc and above
First ride of the year
Greetings fellow scooterists!
We have missed you on our monthly PostMods club rides.
The PostMods leadership team has been busy getting ready for a fun-filled and adventurous riding season. JJ has planned a local ride this month to get us together and back on the road
We hope to see you on the next ride!
Date:
Sunday, February 23, 10:30 am
Meet-up Location:
Trail House Cafe at 10:30 am (earlier if you want to eat)
4036 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa
The Ride:
The rider meeting will be at 10:45 am, and kickstands up promptly at 11:00 am
Arrive with your gas tanks full, and air in your tires, and don't forget to check your oil after a long winter's nap.
We will make our way from Trail House Cafe to Hood Mountain and we will have a rest stop at the bottom. Bring a snack(s) or you can purchase some. We will continue through Oakmont to some back roads into Kenwood and then to a late Lunch at Palooza Gastropub
Lunch:
Palooza Brewery and Gastropub at approx. 1:30 pm
8910 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
After lunch, we will take back roads to Santa Rosa arriving about 3:30pm
Ride Level:
Level 2 - Advanced beginners and up – Mostly back roads and some short, higher-speed roads, very little time on highways such as 12, 128, 116
Ride lengths: 50 + miles
Scooter: 125cc and above
RSVP:
You will no longer need to RSVP for the regular monthly PostMods Club rides. If you want to ride then just show up at the location listed above, no later than the rider meeting time. We will leave promptly at the kickstands up time. If you miss us, meet us along the route or at lunch.
Happy Riding!
Napa and BBQ
Greetings fellow scooterists!
The PostMods riding season is starting on the first Sunday of the month. Our March ride is scheduled for Sunday, March 2nd where we will visit some of our old favorite twisties like Trinity Road.
We hope to see you on the next ride!
Date:
Sunday, March 2nd, 10:00 am
Meet-up Location:
Avid Coffee at 10:00am (earlier if you want to eat)
2365 Midway Dr, Santa Rosa
The Ride:
The rider meeting will be at 10:15 am, and kickstands up promptly at 10:30 am
Arrive with your gas tanks full, and air in your tires.
We will be riding the back roads to Glen Ellen, then freshly paved Cavedale Rd to Trinty Rd to Calistoga for lunch at Buster's (or there are other places to eat close by).
Lunch:
Buster's Original Southern BBQ at approx. 12:15 pm
8910 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
After lunch, we will return over Franz Valley School House Road and some other back roads into Santa Rosa. We will end our ride at the Flamingo Hotel.
Ride Level:
Level 2 - Advanced beginners and up – Mostly back roads and some short, higher-speed roads, very little time on highways such as 12, 128, 116
Ride lengths: 50 + miles
Scooter: 125cc and above
RSVP:
There is no RSVP. This is something new that we are implementing this season. For regular group rides, there will be no RSVPs. If you're interested, show up at the location listed above, no later than the rider meeting time. We will leave promptly at the kickstands up time. If you miss us, meet us along the route or at lunch.
Happy Riding!
PostMods Scavenger Hunt/Halloween Ride
Greetings Postmodsters,
It is with deep sadness that we must cancel this year’s Scavenger Hunt due to lack of sufficient participants.
Hopefully, we can bring this back next year in the Spring or Fall.
Safe Riding!
Your Scavenger Hunt Committee,
Chris, Leo & Trisha
PostMods Camping Excursion
This year’s camping trip will be Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8. We’ll be coordinating a camping gear drop-off, likely to be at my home address, the week leading up to Saturday, September’s group ride north. Folks will be able to drop off their camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc), clothes, kitchen ware etc beginning the Monday (9/2/24) before the group ride, and we will be transporting everyone’s gear to the campsite via van or trailer.
On Saturday, Sept 7, riders will meet up for a group breakfast somewhere in Santa Rosa around 8 am, with plans to roll out / kickstands up at 9:30 am. The group will be riding north along Dry Creek and West Dry Creek Roads then making our way past Lake Sonoma en route to a lunch break at Stewarts Point. After a nice long respite from our scooters, we’ll be rolling north along HWY 1 and ending our day’s ride among Albion’s redwoods.
The destination address:
28510 Albion Ridge Road
Albion, CA 95410
Dinner, snacks, and the next morning’s breakfast will all be included in the camping fee each member pays for the weekend’s events and will include transport of your gear to and from the camping site. Reservations will be available to members as early as mid-July, and if there are any of the 25 slots remaining by mid-August, non-members will have the chance to RSVP for the event. Put this one on your calendar, this will be a great event not to be missed!
PostMods Club Members Meeting
Greetings fellow club members!
Sunday’s members-only club meeting for The PostMods will take place at JJ Stenerson’s house (where last Sunday's group ride began) from 6 pm-8 pm on August 11th. We’ll make plans and form committees for September’s camping trip, October’s Scavenger Hunt, November’s Turkey Run, and December’s Festival of Lights. Bring your appetite and your hunger to volunteer!!!
JJ’s home address:
225 Alderbrook Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
We’ll dust off the pizza oven for dinner that evening, with vegetable and omnivore options on the menu. We’ll offer mocktails and sparkling flavored waters — If you have a specific beverage preference, please BYOB! Dinner will be served as we plan for the club’s end-of-year special events. Spouses / Significant Others / Emotional Support Animals are welcome, so please feel free to bring a “plus one or two”. The meeting will be held outdoors in JJ Stenerson’s yard, with refreshment service beginning promptly at 6 pm.
RSVP Here (Please do, it’s important that we get an accurate count so we have enough food)
We’ll have lots to cover and we’re excited to share with you the state of the club and all the plans we have for the remainder of 2024.
This is a members-only event. If you are interested in attending so you can help guide the future of this great club, but you aren’t yet a member…fear not. You can join right now, by signing up here
See you soon!
Rohnert Park backroads - PostMods Level 2 Group Ride
Date:
Sunday, August 4, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Time:
Meet at J.J.'s House at 10:30 am
Kickstands up promptly at 11:00 am
Address:
225 Alderbrook Dr., Santa Rosa
Arrive with air in your tires and a full tank of gas
Destination:
Lunch at Brewster's at approx. 1:30 pm
229 Water Street North, Petaluma
Ride Level:
Level 2 - Advanced beginners and up – Mostly back roads and some short higher speeds roads, very little time on highways such as 12, 128, 116
Ride lengths: 60 + miles
Scooter: 125cc and above
The ride will be 62 miles at an easy pace, with some smooth safe new asphalt along the way. The official end of the ride will be at Brewster's. You can make your way home by yourself, continue for more adventures, or join any smaller group heading in your direction - including back up to Santa Rosa.
Penngrove
Santa Rosa Hills
West County, Marin - July Group Ride - Level 3&4
Summer is officially upon us, and with that comes prime riding season. This July 7th, we’re giving our Field Marshal J.J. Stenerson the month off and dusting off one of the PostMods Scooter Club’s most popular routes, this year with a fun twist.
Since the club’s inception in 2015, winding our way through Muir Woods has been an annual crowd-pleaser, and our July ride promises to deliver on that in spades.
PostMods Group Ride
Hello, fellow scooterists!
The month's PostMods ride explores the beauty of Southwest Sonoma County and Point Reyes!
When:
Arrive 10-10:30 am Sunday, June 2nd
Meeting Spot:
We will all Meet at Lombardi's | Gourmet Deli & BBQ (www.lombardisbbq.com) - 3413 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA., where everyone "can" stock up on goodies. Feel free to bring your own food for the picnic. There is no requirement to buy food from Lombardi's.
Arrive at the parking lot and have your food buying done no later than 10:45 for our pre-ride meeting and safety briefing, with kickstands up at 11 am sharp.
Destination:
Our ultimate destination will be Pierce Point on Point Reyes. Bring a blanket or something to sit on. We do not know if they have picnic tables.
Imagine what ranch life was like as you walk through the ranch complex, where interpretive signs describe the history and function of the various buildings. Historic features include the main house, a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, barns, dairy houses, and many other structures. Please note: The main house currently serves as a residence for park employees. Please respect the privacy of the residents.
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This is the official end of the ride. Riders can break into groups to return home or go on an extended ride.
To get back to Petaluma - return on pierce point rd (east), Left on Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Left on CA-1, and Right on Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd which turns into D street and takes you into Petaluma.
Level 2 Ride:
This ride is for the intermediate to advanced rider. We recommend scooters 150ccs and up. While we will not be on HWY 101, there are several roads where the speed can be at or exceed 55. Level 2 rides are generally longer as well. This particular ride will be 101miles round trip to/from Lombardi's.
Arrive fueled up, tires checked, and ready to go.
Cost:
Free for current PostMods Members
$10 for non-current members.
See below for ways to join or renew membership
Emergency Contact:
Starting on this ride, and for group rides moving forward, we are asking that all riders include, in their RSVP, an emergency contact. We will gather this info and bring it with us on the ride.
We are looking forward to seeing you all on the 2nd!
PostMods Group Ride
Happy Spring, fellow scooterists!
The PostMods’ season opener is next Sunday, April 7th, and our trusted Field Marshal, J.J. Stenerson, has crafted a backroads beauty to kick off the 2024 riding season!
When:
10:30 am Sunday, April 7th
Meet your fellow scooterists at the all-new Independent Scooter Service, 40 Maxwell Court in Santa Rosa, as early as 10:30 with kickstands up at 11 am sharp.MUST BE PRESENT FOR 10:45 am PRE-RIDE SAFETY MEETING, and the SWEARING-IN of NEW OFFICERS!
Where:
Independent Scooter Service, 40 Maxwell Court Santa Rosa
Destination:
The group will head north this month, bound for Healdsburg along the backroads and byways, with a lunch stop at Healdsburger for a bite to eat (and quite possibly the best damn milkshake this side of the Midwest’s Culver’s Butter Burger!). Bring a bit of cash for lunch.
Officially, our rides now end at lunch - meaning you may find your way home or join whoever is left and heading back to Santa Rosa.
Ride Level 2:
This is for intermediate riders. We may reach speeds of 55 on the county backroads like 116, or 12, but will not ride on any highways like 101.
Arrive at Independent Scooter Service fueled up and tires checked and be ready to go. Bring some layers as early April can still be unpredictable weather-wise.
Cost:
Starting this season, all group rides are $10 for non-members.
Membership:
Since this is the beginning of the season, $25 dues are due for returning members and $75 for new members. Details here.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week!
PostMods Season Opener and Membership Renewal
The 2024 season officially kicks off on April 1st, when each of our current members will be asked to re-up their membership with an annual $25 renewal fee. Payment can be made in person during any of our 2024 events or rides, through our website, or online using the Venmo app (simply scan the QR code using your phone or add us @PostMods. Make sure to write "membership renewal for the note and include your name). If you’re not yet a member, a one-time $75 fee, payable using the same methods, will entitle you to a whole handful of club swag— stickers, a limited edition lapel pin, a club patch, and a challenge coin. Club membership will get you the occasional free lunch, a free tank of gas, or raffle tickets at most of our monthly group rides. Bring that challenge coin to every one of the events to claim your membership perks!
If you wish to pay on the website with a credit card, use the following links:
New Membership: https://postmodssc.com/store/p/postmods-new-membership
Membership Renewal: https://postmodssc.com/store/p/yearly-postmods-membership-dues-2024
Petaluma & Lombardi BBQ
Join the PostMods as we host this month’s group ride along Sonoma County’s backroads, from Sebastopol to Petaluma, stopping for lunch at Lombardi’s Deli & BBQ. We’re meeting up at the PostMods Clubhouse, 518 College Ave (Revolution Moto Scooters), at 10am, with kickstands PROMPTLY UP at 10:15. Following lunch, we’ll be riding north back to Santa Rosa, arriving home no later than 2pm.
The ride is FREE to all members, with a $5 ride fee for anyone not yet a PostModster. Want to become a member? Arrive a bit early and sign up before we ride! RSVP’s not required, tho if you have any questions about the ride, the club or want more details, feel free to reach out via text or phone at 707.293.3101.
POSTMODS CAMPING TRIP JUNE 3-4
Saturday June 3rd overnight at Van Damme State Park near Mendocino. Returning to the clubhouse midafternoon Sunday June 4th. Riding over 110 miles EACH WAY! Intermediate to advanced / expert riders welcome.
NO NEED TO TREAT YOUR LOVELY SCOOTER LIKE A HUMBLE PACK MULE -- All your camping gear, clothes and NECESSARY creature comforts from home will be transported to your campsite courtesy of RevMoto's Sprinter van. Fine dining (dinner plus breakfast), fine friends, and campfire fellowship included in your reservation.
Ride with us along Skaggs Springs Road on our way north and west toward Hwy 1. Stop for a quick rest at Stewart’s Point before we roll along the coast toward Mendocino. Once there and your tent is set up, enjoy a glass of wine around the campfire while the PostMods’ best chefs prep Neopolitan style pizza for dinner, dessert over the fire, and a hearty breakfast the next morning. Enjoy a bespoke coffee experience before breaking camp. By 11am, we set out along Hwy 128 bound for home, expecting to return to Santa Rosa no later than 3pm.
ONLY THE FIRST 20 SCOOTERISTS TO RSVPWILL BE ALLOWED TO CAMP -- NO EXCEPTIONS!
Nearby hotel stays available for those whowant to skip the scooter glamping experience110+ miles one way, intermediate to expert riders welcome.$50 registration per camper$35 registration per scooterist NOT staying overnight at camp
First Sunday of the Month Group Ride!
Once again, the Napa Valley Scooter Club is hosting a tour of their backyard, from Calistoga to Middletown, to Pope Valley and St. Helena. An action-packed adventure among the redwoods and vineyards!
MEMBERS ONLY MEETING
BEER BARON BAR & KITCHEN 614 4th St Santa Rosa, CA
Settle in for a bite to eat and a drink with your fellow club members as we share some exciting news! No ride planned before or after. Come as you are!