Wierdrider 189 Posted April 27, 2015 Hello SDAR members. My name is Jim and I live in Spring Valley. I Just bought a 2004 plated KTM 525 exc. I'm Very excited about getting out and exploring San Diego and beyond perhaps. I haven't ridden in years, so I'll need some time to get used to my bitchen bike. I still have my 1982 XL 500 R that I would like to get back on the road. Thanks for letting me into your sanctuary. Hope to ride with some of you soon? Ride on. Jim Wierrider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome Jim. I'm just over in Rancho so if you ever want to get your dirt legs oriented, I'd be up for a back roads ride to the dirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 189 Posted April 27, 2015 I tried to find some dirt Saturday off Proctor Valley road, but its all closed up. I ended getting caught in some soupy rain up Honey Springs and Skyline truck trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 27, 2015 https://www.google.com/maps/dir/32.7813676,-116.8523059/32.7729492,-116.8474245/@32.77926,-116.8580288,15z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0 Sloane Canyon Rd off of Dehesa Rd is a very mild 6 mile out & back. Watch the signs if you get tempted to go play on the roadside toward the beginnning.....haven't checked in a bit but it's Sycuan property and they patrol there. I just obey their signage and have never had a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to the forum.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted April 27, 2015 Sloane canyon Rd and pancake rock would be a good intro ride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 189 Posted April 27, 2015 Where is pancake rock? By the way, thanks for welcoming me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted April 27, 2015 Dropped Pin http://goo.gl/maps/R7MFX It's exactly 1.1 miles on Lyons valley Rd on the left passed the close gate entrance to Barret lake. It's not that far up but great views once on top of the rock This is the top Lawson's Peak Pancake Rock http://goo.gl/maps/K2Kf4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to the club Jim Pancake Rock borders my property line in Jamul. It's a bit washed out and "might" not be advisable for dirt leg orientation aka: DLO If you would like a brief exploration of the area, I would be more then happy to help out. Otay mountain is a sdar favorite when it comes to casual and scenic dirt exploration. - congrats on the new 525 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 189 Posted April 27, 2015 I'm up { or down } for a ride any time, Thanks, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted April 28, 2015 Welcome to the club...sloane, otay, bear valley, border trails; all good places to get your dirt legs back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted April 28, 2015 Welcome to the board. Keep it on two wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 189 Posted April 28, 2015 One wheel is pretty fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
