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No freeway on this event, just depends on how you get to Ramona. Justin rode his TW200 to the event from his place in El Cajon, so the 390 would be fine. The route is not long, so I usually suggest that if you want to do more dirt/distance you can get it in before the meet up.

Might try a different format for those pictures, they ask to be downloaded on my device.

Well we did it again, a simple dual sport overnight event. Great turnout, 13 people at the coffee shop, 12 went on the ride and ten ended up camping out. I didn’t take a ton of pictures but will be getting a video up in a couple days. I borrowed a couple pictures from Jim. Post up your pictures and your thoughts. Lots of people asked when the next one is. Let’s go!

I’m just home from the camp out. Nobody died, so good adventure. Write up later!

Pretty easy...I just set up a $5 per month donation. One less beverage purchased outside the home, I can live with that.

After the rain, leaves and dirt get scattered across the roads too which can cause issues. It’s crazy how little it takes to lose traction. We all know these things but a momentary lapse will have you doing a really close inspection of the pavement. Be careful out there, riding friends!

It's a good event to try your self sufficiency. My experience with moto camping is that if you're camping by yourself, you have to be. If you're camping near others who are in RV's and such, they love to help you out with steak, crab legs, beer, whiskey, etc. I have been treated well! That being said, I usually camp very solo because I don't mind the solitude.

See you there.

Did the pre-run today, wasn’t sure how everything would be after the rain but decided it would be a “worst case” scenario. No rain was on the schedule at my house today but started to get some sprinkles on the way to Ramona. Two bikes were at the coffee shop when I arrived so it was good to see people weren’t too worried about getting a little wet. Assi and Corey joined me for the ride, Assi on the DR650 and Corey on the Triumph 400 Scrambler. The dirt on Black Canyon was in good shape, a few small washouts on the edges and a few rocks that fell off the hillsides. Otherwise it was perfect, good traction and no dust. Mesa Grande had some gravel and lots of leaves. The gas station had two sausage sandwiches left, sorry Corey! Lost Valley Road was as it always is, dirty rough pavement that’s fun except for the blind corners. We only saw one person camping mid week, hopefully we can snag a good site. We stopped there to eat lunch, then all slabbed back home. The sky cleared up while we ate and it was a nice ride home. Hopefully some of you can make it November 1st. Should be a fun time. You don’t need to bring much, just something to sleep on for the night. I’m planning to drive my van up there and ride back to the start, will have water, food, etc. Lots of food at the gas station too, frozen burritos and burgers. If anyone wants me to bring camping gear up I can do that too.

Planning to get to Ramona around 1015, will stop at Main Street Coffee first.

I’m planning to do a pre-run for the camping ride coming up in a few weeks, heading up to Ramona around 10. Going to ride the route, stop at the gas station in Warner Springs to get food/drink and have lunch at the campground. Probably do some more off road stuff afterwards and then head home. If anyone wants to join, let me know.

I made a post to the calendar, if you're planning to go or interested, you should be able to put your intention on there. The gas station in Warner Springs has really good sausage sandwiches and has been taking care of us with that the last few years. If you're interested in getting some let me know so I can give them a heads up. I have been picking up two the last few years, easier than cooking in camp but some people do want to try out their cooking gear. I hope to pre-run this in the next week or so, will try to give a heads up on when if anyone wants to join on that. Mid-week between10-2 probably.