graydude Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I think it's high time I reveal southwest Riverside County to my riding cronies. I'd like to propose the weekend of a March 8th, 2014 to come on down and visit to see what all the buzz is about. The highlight will be an epic ride where you will visit the Temecula Wine Country, ride famous Palomar Mountain, bask in the heat of the Anza Borrego desert via the glass elevator, smell the pines in Julian and dip your feet in the surf in Oceanside. All in one day! For the non-riding spouses, my wife Susan will organize a wine tasting tour with one of the tour companies if there is enough interest. Lodging will be tricky. We will be staying in Old Town Temecula at two motels that are within walking distance to outdoor dining, drinking and music. I could not negotiate a discount with these places as they typically sell out every weekend due to the close proximity to the Wine Country. The two hotels are right across the street from each other so hanging out should not be a problem. Make your calls directly to Rancho California Inn (951)676-5700, www.ranchoca.com or The Motel 6 at 41900 Moreno Rd. in Temecula. Call 800-466-8356 to make reservations. The Rancho Inn is the preferred place. More details to follow! Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Well, dang! I'm going to be out of town that weekend (and the following week). I feel compelled to observe that most of the locations you mention are in San Diego County rather than Riverside County. Maybe you should take them to Idyllwild. Link to comment
PhillyFlash Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Just hang out at The Bynum's. Link to comment
mrduck Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I've been wanting to go ride that area, but never had a good reason to go there.......till now But, I'm not quite clear on a few things- Like, do they allow "Desert Rats" inside the city limits? Will there be throttle blipping? Do we bring our own fireworks? What time's the burnout contest..... Can I tell 'em Todd said it's OK? Don J Link to comment
graydude Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Fair questions Don. let me clear up few things: 1. Yes desert rats are tolerated. I mean we let people in from Arizona and LA 2. Throttle blipping is a heavily regulated activity in Temecula. You must apply for a "Permit to Irritate". Limited to bikes with hand grips a minimum of 24 inches above the shoulder. 3. No need for fireworks. you should have a nice glow on by sunset. 4. If you still have tread for a burnout you are doing something wrong or have been a member of my "smell the roses" tour where it's impolite to get out of 2nd gear. 5. Who's Todd? Link to comment
longjohn Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 In. Dennis did a ride in this area 2 or 3 yrs ago and it was a blast, even w/o Palomar. Link to comment
graydude Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hello? Is their anybody out their? Can I get a tentative level of interest in this event? I don't want to spend months planning this only to have me be the only guy showing up and that's just because I'm lost. lemme know please. Link to comment
Groanup Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 What day is it again? I kid of course... IN! Link to comment
chrisolson Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hmmmmmm, so even folks from Arizona might be allowed in ? Ok, if its happening I could be there if I can still get a res at the motel. Link to comment
BrianT Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Not knowing what schedule I'll be on at work, I'm going to try to be there. These are good roads. Link to comment
j.king Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 looks like Gary and I will be making the trip down south. This better not be all fine wine and posies Link to comment
mrduck Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Dang, I'm out.....too much stuff going on then..... And I was so looking forward to all of the drunken debauchery and heathenism that Greydude promised Still wanna come ride that area sometime, you boys behave! Don J Link to comment
eddd Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It is on my radar, but I was treated so shabbily by a certain LT rider at Death Valley that I'm still having trouble sleeping. Maybe some additional time will help to heal my deep psychological scars. Link to comment
Twisties Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It is on my radar, but I was treated so shabbily by a certain LT rider at Death Valley that I'm still having trouble sleeping. Maybe some additional time will help to heal my deep psychological scars. Bullett says, "Now I feel sooooooooo bad for calling Ed a crusty curmudgeon." Jeeze Ed, now I think you've gone and given her a complex! Link to comment
LBump Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Dang, I'm out.....too much stuff going on then..... And I was so looking forward to all of the drunken debauchery and heathenism that Greydude promised Still wanna come ride that area sometime, you boys behave! Don J WHAT!!! you can't make it Don... ya need ta rearrange your schedule and come down for some Southern Southern CA roads. If you can't ride that far in one day you can leave early and stop off here. We'll do the rest the following day. You need to reconsider... this is a once in a life time experience! Link to comment
chrisolson Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Anyone staying through Sunday? Or is this an arrive Fri / ride Sat and out Sunday affair? Link to comment
LBump Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It is on my radar, but I was treated so shabbily by a certain LT rider at Death Valley that I'm still having trouble sleeping. Maybe some additional time will help to heal my deep psychological scars. Eddd, I don't think you'll need any time... Todd will be stuck in snow on MT Palomar try'n to right his bike. He likes snow n ice. If you're having trouble sleeping I heard Todd knows some very sweet lullabies that will help... Also, Sue will be there to help with the deep scaring... she's easy to talk with. I hope you can cope with these troubling times. Link to comment
longjohn Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 WHAT!!! you can't make it Don... ya need ta rearrange your schedule and come down for some Southern Southern CA roads. If you can't ride that far in one day you can leave early and stop off here. We'll do the rest the following day. You need to reconsider... this is a once in a life time experience! Yeah, what he said!! Link to comment
graydude Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 It is on my radar, but I was treated so shabbily by a certain LT rider at Death Valley that I'm still having trouble sleeping. Maybe some additional time will help to heal my deep psychological scars. I'm assuming the bottle is pointing at me since I'm the only one tough enough to put snow treads on a 900 lb. bike and hit the slopes. What did I say??? I'd love to know so I can incorporate the dialog into my thrice a year greeting to you. If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Link to comment
hedstrom Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Need to rearreange my calendar, but most likely IN Hedstrom Link to comment
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