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Thank you Mike! It was great riding with you!

The first two rides were a total success. Welcome to the third one! The ride is organized in Discord. To sign up, please join the server (by invitation only) using the following limited time invitation: https://discord.gg/G5pXzKs5 SOS Moto Community Ride – January 31, 2026 Meet Point: Parking Lot of Salt Creek Rec Center https://maps.app.goo.gl/iiVGPVnw3BE6Zd1w5 Time: 9am meet time, 9:30am kickstands up Route: Proctor Valley Road Otay Mountain TT Border Run Cameron TT [optional] Bear Valley loop (if time/skills permit) Difficulty: Easy-Medium Food: We might eat in Campo or in La Mesa (Smokey and the Brisket) near the end of the ride, depending on how hungry we get. Organized by SoCal Off-Road School – free community ride

Happy Xmas everyone!

Ridgecrest, CA April 11, 12 https://www.biltwellinc.com/pages/biltwell-100?srsltid=AfmBOorvSqhekxCCaHQdBw5JaVV3HNUHO7AdN9ufbwhA3k6IMMvxjnyQ REGISTRATIONS OPEN JANUARY 14 and go out fast! So if you are interested, mark your calendar I've done it twice already with the DesertX. It's super fun and has a category for everyone. It's not everyday you pass a vintage Harley or a pull-start mini bike on a desert race. SOS is sponsoring and will offer a Racers Package with access to our pit, custom jersey, and more. More details towards the end of January Classes: ADV ADV LITE (Street legal - 949cc and below/no single cylinder) / Expert Men 4 laps ADV LITE (Street legal - 949cc and below/no single cylinder) / Novice Men 3 laps ADV LITE (Street legal - 949cc and below/no single cylinder) / Women 3 laps ADV HEAVY (Street legal - 950cc and above) / Expert Men 4 laps ADV HEAVY (Street legal - 950cc and above) / Novice Men 3 laps ADV HEAVY (Street legal - 950cc and above) / Women 3 laps SCRAMBLER SCRAMBLER (Modern scrambler-style motorcycle) / Expert Men 4 laps SCRAMBLER (Modern scrambler-style motorcycle) / Novice Men 3 laps SCRAMBLER (Modern scrambler-style motorcycle) / Women 3 laps HOOLIGAN HOOLIGAN (Harley only - 750cc and above - no teams / no pros) / Expert Men 4 laps HOOLIGAN (Harley only - 750cc and above - no teams / no pros) / Novice Men 3 laps HOOLIGAN (Harley only - 750cc and above - no teams / no pros) / Women 3 laps VINTAGE VINTAGE MONO SHOCK (up to 1990) / Expert Men 4 laps VINTAGE MONO SHOCK (up to 1990) / Novice Men 3 laps VINTAGE MONO SHOCK (up to 1990) / Women 3 laps DUAL SHOCK (1971 - 1990) / Expert Men 3 laps DUAL SHOCK (1971 - 1990) / Novice Men 3 laps DUAL SHOCK (1971 - 1990) / Women 3 laps VINTAGE (1970 and earlier) / Expert Men 3 laps VINTAGE (1970 and earlier) / Novice Men 2 laps VINTAGE (1970 and earlier) / Women 2 laps BRITISH DESERT SLED (1980 and earlier British) / Expert 2 laps BRITISH DESERT SLED (1980 and earlier British) / Novice 1 lap EARLY IRON ENDURANCE (1960 and earlier American) 2 laps EARLY IRON (1960 and earlier American) 1 lap MISFIT MISFIT OPEN (Any bike - includes pit bikes) 1 lap MISFIT PULL-START (Any CC pull-start bike) 1 lap JUNKYARD CHALLENGE (Winning bike can be claimed for $1000 cash) 1 lap PAN AM HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA 3 laps ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ENDURANCE (Battery swaps allowed) 2 laps ELECTRIC 1 lap

We’re excited to announce the SOS Community Rides — free, fun, and open to all skill levels! Whether you’re new to off-road or a seasoned adventurer, these rides are a great way to connect, practice, and explore. ✅ Free and for all skill levels ✅ Easy, accessible routes for any rider ✅ A welcoming community of adventure riders 📅 Community Ride Dates: Saturday, November 29 Saturday, January 31 Saturday, March 28 The rides are organized through our Discord server — join us here: https://discord.gg/DzHZRPmC We’re also offering ADV Classes this season! Sharpen your skills and prepare for any terrain: 🏍 Level 1 - ADV Foundations November 22 (Link) March 14 (Link) 🏍 Level 2 - ADV Intermediate January 17 (Link) 🎁 Bonus: Anyone who has completed Level 2 in the past is invited to join a free Level 2 ride following this season’s class! Join the adventure. Learn, ride, and connect with the SOS community.

Had a nasty surprise on a recent border run ride

Same here! But I have to confess my favorite sight was Doc

Going up would be much worse I think. I would still like to give it a try when temps are lower.

I know this thread is dead, but finally I was able to do Kernan (going down). Not too bad. A few parts were more spicy but very doable. Our group: BMW GSA, CFMoto Ibex 800, KTM 890 R, Kove 450 Rally Pro. There are some parts that are narrow with a lot of loose rocks with a drop on the side, so not a lot of room for error. Need to be very careful or you will spend a lot of time rescuing your bike from going down the hill.

No, but yes for Q1 next year

We are organizing a premium short tour of Baja (3 days only) in December. All hotel, all inclusive, all premium. It's part of our "LOT" series (Learn on Trail), so not only you'll be having a good time in Mexico, you will be learning from the best (Baja 100 Ironman Champion) More info here: https://www.socaloffroadschool.com/lot-baja-bougie