Afry 1 Posted December 30, 2012 Pics later....had a great turn out, 17 riders, mostly big bikes but it went from 250-1200. Great to see old and new friends, farthest from OC. Good mix of newbies and experienced riders to balance things out. I think some got some experience in the sand that will help them later. Had a lunch stop visitor on Rodriguez Trail by a BLM Ranger that was surprised to see us all and was a good friendly guy. Weather was nippy but good till it got misty in Julian so we sort of split up with some going home and others stopped by Cheers in Ramona for a parting splash. Great time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted December 30, 2012 Fun ride! I had never been through that area. Thanks to Arnie for organizing and thanks to Jeff for picking up my bag o tools -- which dropped off in the trail -- and to Jeff again for giving me a bungee to tie it back down. We had about 5 bikes go down. No damage or injuries. Just slow, soft sand wash outs. Later... beers at Cheers in Ramona, yeah! We stayed just long enough to allow the full blown storm to roll in. One of these guys took about 100 photos. Coming soon? Home in Tierrasanta. Warm PJs, UGG boots, fire in the place, Arrogant Bastard in the frosted mug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 30, 2012 While not on this ride, I'll second the brrrrrrrrr....... It was cold coming in from Warner Springs, thru Santa Ysabel to Ramona. I beat the rain, though. Sounds like a great ride. Can't wait for the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
X-country-Rider 0 Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks for putting this together Arnie!! Culp/Jasper was a blast and will be adding that to my loops instead of just heading up grapevine. Rodriguez Canyon TT is also a much better option than Oriflamme for most rides. No baby head rock section or steep loose dirt with large rock section like Oriflamme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted December 31, 2012 Just a few... Fletcher's BMTrouble You broke down before we left!! Loose oil drain plug was all it was - I know he uses dealer service.... Packards Top of Black Canyon Hmmmm..... Beginning of Culp That's all I got.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Todd Whiteside 0 Posted December 31, 2012 Albeit a chilly (and later rainy) day this was a super fun ride - definitely will be hitting up Grapevine a lot more in the coming months. Good times seemed to be had by all - thanks for planning and running the show Arnie. Snapped off a few random pics... Pre-ride briefing from the rider in charge Pitstops Top of Oriflamme? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CalNub 0 Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks to Arnie for organizing and thanks to Jeff for picking up my bag o tools -- which dropped off in the trail -- and to Jeff again for giving me a bungee to tie it back down. You dropped your tools again!? :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRain 0 Posted December 31, 2012 How did I miss this I was looking for an easy local ride on the GSAdv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unhuskyman 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks again Arnie for putting this ride on, was good fun with cool new peeps. Most importantly, no man left behind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
X-country-Rider 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Who was taking the action shots on culp/jasper/grape vine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks to Arnie for organizing and thanks to Jeff for picking up my bag o tools -- which dropped off in the trail -- and to Jeff again for giving me a bungee to tie it back down. You dropped your tools again!? :-D I dropped my bike. The tools went with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doxbike 0 Posted January 5, 2013 Arnie, thanks for putting this ride together, and again, thanks all for re-righting the Tigger-it kept trying to take naps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
