pyro 1 Posted November 11, 2007 Saturday, December 1st, 2007 The plan is to meet somewhere convenient, then head out towards the Salton Sea and ride the Bradshaw trial (route courtesy of The BMW Gost Riders). We'll check out whatever else we have time for around the area, then rack out at a cheap motel in an undisclosed location saturday night and ride back to San Diego on sunday. And of coarse, there is the option to make the trek back west on saturday evening. We'll figure out all the details as the date gets closer. Your input and help with planning this ride is welcomed and appreciated. Sound like fun?? So who's in ??? :blum3: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slosher 0 Posted November 11, 2007 I am in for one day.. :blum3: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 11, 2007 If I can, I'm in. I'll confirm when I get the new schedule. Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Looks good for the BMW Ghost Riders(Geist Uberholt). The overnight motel is a great idea, as It will be a long and fun ride. Also, food is scarce in that part of the country. It would be nice to eat and relax instead of having to ride back to San Diego. We are in for two days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted November 14, 2007 Awesome ! We'll need to figure out where to meet up. I'll be riding out from Ocean Beach early Saturday morning. We need a rally point and time to group up for the Bradshaw Trail ride. I'm checking it out in Mapsource/Google Earth, and here's what I've got so far. It looks like it goes almost all the way to the Colorado River! If I have it right, the Bradshaw runs between Interstate 10 and Hwy 78. Mileage is about 60 miles one way. Shown here is from Hwy 78/Hwy 86 to the end of the trail. About 120 miles one way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted November 14, 2007 Here's a look at the start @ Interstate 10. Same section zoomed out A few trail highlight that we'll probably pass through along the way. Be advised that these are only preliminary estimations, as the specifics of our route will be planned and decided with the knowledge and expertise of the BMW Ghost Riders. Specifics and mileage requirements to be announced. Kevin, now that I'm remembering, you were talking about hitting it from the east side of the Salton Sea, not the west side as shown above, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bbg.will 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Saturday, December 1st, 2007 The plan is to meet somewhere convenient, then head out towards the Salton Sea and ride the Bradshaw trial (route courtesy of The BMW Gost Riders). We'll check out whatever else we have time for around the area. Then we can rack out at a cheap motel in an undisclosed location saturday night, and ride back to San Diego on sunday. And of coarse, there is always the option to make the trek back saturday evening. We'll figure out all the details as the date gets closer. Your input and help with planning this ride is welcomed and appreciated. Sound like fun?? So who's in ??? I'm in pending my work schedule, so I'll have to get back to you on that. If I can make it, i'll be trucking the bike out to the start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Numbskull Posted November 14, 2007 Another overnighter cool!! I'm concerned that this ride might be all fire road but I'm still interested and I would be trucking my bike out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Correct Troy. We will pick up the trail about 10 miles south of Mecca on the East Side of the Salton Sea. I will get with the Ghost Rider GPS Tech to get the specifics. So it would be best to go up the east side from Calipatria. This trail is NOT A FIRE ROAD. It is a nice challenging ride with a little of everything. Last time we rode out there, we met at the Golden Acorn Casino for fuel and food, then headed out I-8 to Plaster City, by the Blue Angels Airbase, then back country to Mecca. Nice rural ride. How does that sound???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyb 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Hey Pyro, The route on your map has a long section along I-10 that isn't necessary. You can get in the dirt right by Mecca. Here's the route I took: I can give you a tracklog if you like. -Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Pyro, Were is the overnight stay going to be-in Bythe. I see there is a Best Western there for about $80.-- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted November 15, 2007 Looks like a fantastic ride. Wish I could make it that weekend, but cannot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted November 15, 2007 Looks like a fantastic ride. Wish I could make it this weekend, but cannot! It's not the First of Dec? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted November 15, 2007 Looks like a fantastic ride. Wish I could make it this weekend, but cannot! It's not the First of Dec? Sorry. I meant that weekend. Have fun on the 1st! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdklr650 0 Posted November 16, 2007 i would been down if someone is gonna make it a one day trip (cant stay overnight) and i could throw my bike in someone's truck or trailer to the staging area, dont think i could pyro that whole ride ( would help pay for fuel !!!!!!!!!!!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted November 16, 2007 sounds fun, but I promised the kids and some neighbor kids I would take them out to the trials comp at Lark that Sunday... You guys have fun, and i'll go next time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted November 17, 2007 pyroCAM will be active. I plan to hit the trigger when we enter the dirt east of the sea. If you want to keep yourself off youTUBE, don't ride in front of me. ( little SDAR classic is now aproaching 10,000 hits)Thank you friends, it looks like our plan is starting to get some meat on it's bones! So here's the run-down so far: We meet up at the Golden Acorn early saturday morning Dec. 1. Then we ride out for a pavement run past Plaster City to the east side of the Salton Sea. Next we'll pick up the Ghost Riders' Bradshaw route east going into the dirt towards Arizona. Saturday night's destination will be one of the Best Western's in beautiful Blythe, California - right on the banks of the Colorado River. ( http://www.blytheareachamberofcommerce.com/ ) After that, all we have to decide on is what to do sunday . . . wake up, eat some breakfast, and ride the route in reverse? For our riders that want to truck/trailer their street legal motorcycles to the east side of the sea, we'll need to set up a secondary check-point & meeting time to follow-up the Golden Acorn rally point. So what do you think? Sounds like a blast huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Looks good. We can ride back a different route from Bythe. I know where there is a "Alien Rock Formation", then on to Boardsmanville for lunch-hit the Glamis Sand Dunes on the way back to San Diego or wherever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenheart 0 Posted November 19, 2007 damn bro sounds like fun! to bad my wife is going to school on saturdays for the next year so i wont be able to play until next november. ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted November 20, 2007 Here's a ride report from ADVrider that might give you an idea of some of the terrain in the area, though it's not be the same exact route: Bradshaw Bomb Run 2007 Their actual route: map Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 20, 2007 Here's a ride report from ADVrider that might give you an idea of some of the terrain in the area, though it's not be the same exact route: Bradshaw Bomb Run 2007 Their actual route: map Cool thread - thanks..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted November 21, 2007 Wow, thats a power packed thread, thanks ! Well if that is any indication of what's in store on this ride, we're in for a bomb-ass bradshaw bomber run for sure! I think I would stay away from those bomb casings, even if most of them seem to be filled with concrete. I'm off to do the thanksgiving thing, and lots of you are due to head out on your thanksgiving week adventures. Happy trails to all ! I'll chime back in next week as we start to finalize the plan for this great ride. Happy SDAR Turkey Dayz To All ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 27, 2007 Looks as though I MIGHT be in town for this. Whats the plan T-boz? You wanna meet at fiesta around 4AM? Ride to the BMW crew meeting area? What's the latest Ranger Troy? JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted November 27, 2007 We need to determine the meeting time at Golden Acorn this Saturday morning. Kevin, what do you think is a good time? I'm guessing somewhere between 8 and 9:00AM ? You make the call and we'll be there. From there I am roughly estimating the highway mileage to Westmorland at 65-75 miles. We can top off our tanks there, unless our route coordinators have a better stop in mind. I seem to remember an AM/PM or 7-11 on HWY-78 in Westmorland. Then we go north-east toward the dirt portion of the ride which will encompass the Bradshaw Trail and more, finishing near Blythe to find hotel/food. I looked on the internet and found 3 Best Western motels in the Blythe area. I'm not sure if we'll need reservations but I will check into that. If there is anything I am forgetting, please chime in. See ya'll soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 27, 2007 If there is anything I am forgetting, please chime in. Bikini girls at the midway point to serve cold drinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
