01ragtop Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Anyone in the San Diego area up for a meet and greet ride? I was thinking Labor Day weekend, but I'm open to suggestions. We can do a quick loop through the mountains, have lunch, and ride some more. Any takers? Below this line is the edit : Ride is set for 9/4/16. We'll meet at the Starbucks east of I-5 on Ortega, kickstands up at 8am. We'll stop at the Pala Casino gas station around 9ish to see if anyone joins us before heading to Palomar. In so far: (I'll add names to the list if you post that you're in) Duc2V4 01ragtop Rouge_Biker Rambler358 Stucky Ridered (may meet us at Pala Casino gas station) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 20, 2016 Although I'm not in the SD area, I'm close enough to attend. I'm open to a any and all suggestions. When some of OC riders head that way we like to do Palomar and then go down into Borrego Springs and maybe have lunch in Julian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 I can put a map together that includes Palomar and Borrego (hot this time of year) If we have a large OC contingent, maybe we can meet a little further north and call it the OC/SD meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Us Southbay/South LA county folks are feeling left out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 21, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2016 38 minutes ago, Rambler358 said: Us Southbay/South LA county folks are feeling left out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk No need to feel left out, head south, it's only ~30 miles from South Bay to OC, the VFR has all day comfort. I've ridden with the Northern California riders on a few occasions, don't see why you can't join those just South of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Count me in. I'm very familiar with the San Diego area. We're riding to Palomar mountain tomorrow morning around 10 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 So when you guys from the north come down, what is your route? I'm trying to figure out a good meeting place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Over the years I've hooked up with a few riders from San Diego. I usually will meet them at the Pala gas station on Highway 76, near the junction of Pala-Temecula Road and Highway 76. On today's ride we were at that station by 9:30AM. Our normal route (when it's not summer) is to take Highway 76 to Palomar Mountain via S6 and down S7. From there we would go to Borrego Springs via Hwy 79, S2/S22. There is an even bigger loop that takes us to Julian, via Mesa Grande Road, Hwy 79/78, then to Sunrise Hwy to Lake Cuyamaca to I-8. Next time we go down that way, I'll PM you so we can hook up. I have a ride to Glendora Mountain Road next Saturday. But after that I'm open to another ride down south with you. Just let me know via PM or post up a ride here on VFRD. I usually ride with OOTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 I was thinking something like this, but I am open to suggestions. We can throw in Ortega and start on the 5, or we can head up towards Mountain Center out of Hemet before heading down to Palomar, etc. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.3313294,-117.1590764/33.3130124,-116.865309/33.2521938,-116.3747945/33.0767138,-116.599555/Santa+Ysabel/33.1119629,-117.0973497/@33.0697234,-117.0156975,10z/data=!4m23!4m22!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m15!1m1!1s0x80dbc4ee1786da59:0xf1d11c01a97dd3a7!2m2!1d-116.673794!2d33.1091684!3m4!1m2!1d-116.8438489!2d33.0415899!3s0x80dbe87fd2bdf791:0xef2e7ce8ef31b1fe!3m4!1m2!1d-116.9887068!2d33.0670729!3s0x80dbf1dfbf3aa857:0x3ebb414c4c3bd9b8!1m0!3e0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 22, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2016 11 hours ago, 01ragtop said: I was thinking something like this, but I am open to suggestions. We can throw in Ortega and start on the 5, or we can head up towards Mountain Center out of Hemet before heading down to Palomar, etc. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.3313294,-117.1590764/33.3130124,-116.865309/33.2521938,-116.3747945/33.0767138,-116.599555/Santa+Ysabel/33.1119629,-117.0973497/@33.0697234,-117.0156975,10z/data=!4m23!4m22!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m15!1m1!1s0x80dbc4ee1786da59:0xf1d11c01a97dd3a7!2m2!1d-116.673794!2d33.1091684!3m4!1m2!1d-116.8438489!2d33.0415899!3s0x80dbe87fd2bdf791:0xef2e7ce8ef31b1fe!3m4!1m2!1d-116.9887068!2d33.0670729!3s0x80dbf1dfbf3aa857:0x3ebb414c4c3bd9b8!1m0!3e0 Works for me! Have you considered maybe adding Mesa Grande to the loop? What about food stop? There are a couple of places in San Marcos, close to the where you have the end point (or is that the start point, Escondido?). At San Marcos Blvd and 78 there's Slater's 50/50, Phil's BBQ, In-N-Out Burger, Jersey Mike's, Chipotle, just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 01Ragtop, I like the loop. Although I prefer to avoid Borrego Springs in the summer months. Too many tourists and way too hot. Us OC people always start our rides at Ortega Hwy as we head south. So if you don't mind coming up first and hitting that road as we head south, that works too. Just be aware, Ortega Hwy sucks AFTER 8:30 AM. Too many commuters after that even on a Saturday. And on Sundays, the dangerous Ricky Racers come out after 8:30am (we know who they are already they're so notorious). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 OK, so I can will add a start point to include Ortega as long as we're all good with an early start, and we'll shine Borrego Springs in favor of Mesa Grande. But I'll still include Wynola and Banner on the map, we can always scrub those at game time if it's too hot. The Apple Country Store in Santa Ysabel is decent plus there is gas and Duddley's as well. Phil's or Mike's are both good if you want BBQ. We can play that by ear as far as I'm concerned. New map coming when I get home tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Santa Ysabel is a good place for grub and gas. Mesa Grande/Wynola road is always a favorite of mine. Phill's BBQ is good but it is crowded. Usually a long line just to get inside the place last time I was there. That would be better if you're caging with your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Okay, the update includes meeting off of I-5 at the 74, (is there a meeting place there that you all know and like to use?) We can figure out when to eat along the way as far as I am concerned, and the route ends in Escondido where those of us headed south can split off and go home. This route includes, Ortega, Palomar, Mesa Grande, Wynola, Banner, Old Julian Highway, and Highland Valley Road. Pretty nice lineup. Kickstands up at 8am to avoid the craziness on Ortega good with everyone? https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.504023,-117.6536561/33.3313294,-117.1590764/33.3130124,-116.865309/33.0686869,-116.546853/Santa+Ysabel/33.1119629,-117.0973497/@33.1797642,-117.4250647,9.73z/data=!4m38!4m37!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-117.5492231!2d33.5380166!3s0x80dc8d554e107303:0x4873da4b575c940d!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-116.7484519!2d33.1708824!3s0x80dbc1a750c89a41:0x67464c273dfc0f8c!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-116.6172815!2d33.0781217!3s0x80dbdaa4ffa1bf79:0x7420a9a31b9ab6b4!1m15!1m1!1s0x80dbc4ee1786da59:0xf1d11c01a97dd3a7!2m2!1d-116.673794!2d33.1091684!3m4!1m2!1d-116.8438489!2d33.0415899!3s0x80dbe87fd2bdf791:0xef2e7ce8ef31b1fe!3m4!1m2!1d-116.9887068!2d33.0670729!3s0x80dbf1dfbf3aa857:0x3ebb414c4c3bd9b8!1m0!3e0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 What day? What time would you estimate being at Pala? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Let's make this happen. How about September 4th, Sunday? If that doesn't work we can do it the following weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 23, 2016 Wasn't it supposed to be Labor Day weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 September 4th is the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, Rogue_Biker said: September 4th is the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend so yes. Lol, that was my point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 9 hours ago, ridered said: What day? What time would you estimate being at Pala? I'm good with Sunday the 4th. Depending on the pace, and if we leave SJC at 8am, we should be to the 76 by 9ish. I'm not so familiar with Ortega so maybe someone that knows a little better can chime in on that if I'm way off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 24, 2016 My recollection is that it takes ~30 minutes to go up and over Ortega. Of course, depending on pace. There is a Starbucks on Ortega just East of the freeway but it is on the opposite side of the street in the direction we would be going. Most riders meet up there anyway. Rogue lives near there so maybe he knows of a better meeting spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Great, what about a place to meet in SJC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Here is the Starbucks on Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano: https://goo.gl/maps/oRtU8UhsJ7y It's on the LEFT side of the road after you exit Hwy 74 on the Northbound 5. From there we can ride across Ortega to Lake Elsinore to catch I-15. That ride takes about 30-40 minutes depending on pace. It's another 30 minutes to Hwy 76 at the Pala Casino gas station: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Lake+Elsinore,+CA/11271-,+Pala+Casino+Gas+Station,+11399+CA-76,+Pala,+CA+92059/@33.4748203,-117.1430479,15z/data=!4m19!4m18!1m10!1m1!1s0x80dc9a2631993a33:0x715d4ca8aa0854d9!2m2!1d-117.3272615!2d33.6680772!3m4!1m2!1d-117.083339!2d33.4092565!3s0x80db8156d80e3f17:0x3dd105a3e5d44d1a!1m5!1m1!1s0x80db868443b8b34b:0x3599a1db658dff5!2m2!1d-117.087085!2d33.3642661!3e0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 That works for me. Who all is in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 24, 2016 Unless some family obligation comes up, count me in. My big project starts the following week, so I'll need to regenerate before it begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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