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We had beers together at Cheers in Ramona at bike night a couple nights before he passed away. He was trying to get me to come out to the race (where he passed) that weekend and ride his CRF 450 flat tracker. Man, was I attempted, but for some forgotten reason I wasn't able to go. His past comments occasionally pop up on my FB posts and it remind me of him and puts a smile on my face.

That pic Randy posted of Doc is where I usually set up my tent. It's a perfect spot for 10 riders or so. Everyone can spread out their tents and have a central hang out area. I'm more than happy to share tracks with any member here. It's a great one-nighter trip from Ramona and back. I'd offer to lead a ride but my calendar is so full with coaching water polo every evening, working, road-tripping with my son to colleges across the country for the next three months, and the Nor Cal BDR in a couple of weeks. Shoots, I just decided to upload the track from Ramona to Santa Rosa for anyone that wants to load it. See link under my sig. LB ramona-to-santa-rosa.gpx

A few years back, a large thunderstorm hit that area and heavy rainfall was a result. It did cause some damage and the FS used that as an excuse to close it for as long as they did.

Thomas Mountain is good....but Santa Rosa is even better. I led a couple of Santa Rosa overnights for SDAR a few years back and everyone always had a good time.

I rode it on Saturday on my Tenere 700. I too was surprised, and excited, to find the lower gate of Pine Creek Road open. It's been locked for years now under the guise of rutted trail conditions. It was obvious they have been working on the road/trail, including grading and backfilling areas with aggregate. Seems like they are finally getting serious about getting it done now. The area past that closed gate is in good condition, albeit a bit overgrown in areas as a result of minimal use. That trail has been an important part of one of my favorite loops out of Ramona that I've been riding for years and I'm glad to have access to it again. I hope they unlock that second gate and the gate at Sunrise soon.

Anytime I have dated fuel in a 5er or in a bike, I just dump it in my truck. As Dave said, make sure you have a decent amount of fuel in your car so it dilutes it.

Cool. Congrats.

Well, she messed up. The competition-only status applies to 2024 bikes or newer. This means it doesn't apply to your bike because of the model year. I highly recommend registration services. They take the hassle out of this BS.

I'm one of the only riders on this planet who can't stand that guy....so I won't watch his video. But I've been wearing gortex jackets and pants for years on motorcycle rides and have had great experiences with them. LB out!

Yes, that is the usual spot. It just changed names. Have fun guys.

As a Sheriff's Department SAR team member, I'm familiar with this situation. Law enforcement is on top of this investigation. That's all I'm going to say on a public forum.

A tent. WTH. You getting soft in your old age...🤣

I prefer the Gortex gear over carrying an extra rain suit. I hate bulk and extra layers and the gortex (in my case, the older version of the Klim Carlsbad) has always worked pretty well for me riding through storms in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, California deserts, etc. And the newer Carlsbad jacket has more and better venting than the one I currently have making it an even better option. Goofy, send me a PM for info on a possible Klim discount.

Call Sole Performance in Encinitas. They may be able to help.

We should have been more neighborly and invited you into the converstation. Next time for sure. I'm in Ramona too so I'm sure I'll see you around more. How was Lusardi?