TrophyHunter 15 Posted July 4, 2009 Ready to ride at 9:30 from: Starbucks 2512 Jamacha Road cross street of Willow Glen, next to Taste of Italy/Petco in the Ralphs/Kohls/Michaels center. El Cajon, CA 92019 Route to Sucyan Casino, to Japatul/Japatul Valley Rd, to Lyons Valley, to Honey Springs to 94 (Short Hop) to Otay Lakes into East Chula Vista. I'll be taking 125 North from there (toll road) back to RSD. Pickup points could be: Dehesa & Japatul at 10:00 Japatul Valley & Lyons Valley 10:15-20 Medium pace.........Let's ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 4, 2009 other than 125, that sounds like a fun route... good thing I am not going back to RSD!! unfortunately, I AM going to work... have a good ride... and warn everybody about the decreasing radius turns on Honey Springs... keep it on simmer guys, and don't overcook those turns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShocknAwe 0 Posted July 4, 2009 "street ride" - say what???? Hijack On: What about some dirt Trophy? It has been too long since we rode together and temperatures are good tomorrow. I can ride in the morning. My records show you have not been to Acorn, Pala, or Amago this year. Otay is also on my to-do list with PastaPilot. Live Oaks Park has its grand opening this weekend - 2 miles south of Golden Acorn Casino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted July 5, 2009 I initially thought about dirt.....EARLY....before the heat and crowds. The all day festivities at Casa de Trophy & cooking for 30 while my pool got emptied by cannonballs has left me with a polluted, "wanna sleep in a bit" feeling. I'm doin' the street....lurkers welcome....I will check Starbucks at 9:30 (there are 3 in Rancho SD so if you're comin', check the address). I will lead whomever lurks/shows ready to ride at 9:30 (K, let's be honest, I'll wait 'til 9:31 ) Post up Shock & we'll see how the timing works. Oh, and your records are correct Hope everyone had a great 4th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gbus Crisis 0 Posted July 5, 2009 This is going to work out well. I'll be there on my FZ1 accompanied by my beautiful assistant on her own Wee Strom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks for the ride guys (and gal)! Beautiful day out today and the traffic was suprisingly low and of course the company was top knotch! Felt good to take the BEE out of the hive for a bit. Thanks again, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 5, 2009 if there are no pictures, it didn't happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 5, 2009 I think TH took a picture. But it DID happen- my bike is still panting in the garage after playing with the BigBoy sportbikes. It's pulse will likely remain elevated for a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 5, 2009 I think TH took a picture. But it DID happen- my bike is still panting in the garage after playing with the BigBoy sportbikes. It's pulse will likely remain elevated for a few days. makes you glad it wasn't a "spirited ride" or a "fast ride", only an intermediate... I am feeling motivated... I'll take the Crest route home from work today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 5, 2009 I think TH took a picture. But it DID happen- my bike is still panting in the garage after playing with the BigBoy sportbikes. It's pulse will likely remain elevated for a few days. makes you glad it wasn't a "spirited ride" or a "fast ride", only an intermediate... I am feeling motivated... I'll take the Crest route home from work today Yup. Intermediate. Riiiiight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted July 5, 2009 A sorta shady rest stop with Mike the BEEkeeper being the smartest. FN, Michelle, Spyder & Mr. Crisis. We shared the road....and so did they. I arrived at Starbucks just before FN and he arrived radio'd up....back to the house for comm gear. 76 Miles from the Starbucks & back so much more for those that didn't start two blocks from their house Sunny, clear & not too warm if we were moving. We took Willow Glen to Dehesa, (see above route) until we got to the East end of Chula Vista. At Dehesa & Japatul, I waived the anxious & wound up liter bikes to the front with plans to stop at the turn points. Chad, Mike & WTH...a 525....essssscuuuuuuuuze me....540 (with a lightened supercrank, Mr Bill light, etc) after 'em like there's a free camera at the finish line. Again....WTH! I saw those tires at the Starbucks (LE radio in the tailbag, check...1st aid kit, check)...now, let's see where the first corner is. FN: "I'm a liter bike...weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! ) Evidently, the KTM pilot was equipped with knobbies, too. Testicularies, that is. (correct plural...look it up) I did my best to keep up with Michelle on her V-Strom riding sweep after trading duties with the now disappearing Fakey. As we approached the long right hand sweeper that seems as it will never end, I saw three rockets on the incline out of the corner with about 30 feet between 'em. Chad later said he wondered who was behind him and couldn't discern what bike was behind the wierd light in his side mirror. Something resembling "no way" went through his brain. There was a multi colored light thing that kept changing from red to green to yellow at the "end" of Otay Lakes Rd. It was a unamimous eyelook in the group.....Deja Vu Route. We flipped a U-Turn and saw Otay Lakes from a new direction along with Honey Springs. Hmmm, stop signs......left...on the super switchback section of Lyons Valley. Via radio from the stop sign "left or right" from Paul. "Left is more corners, right is Jamul Truck Trail" Left it is. More corners, some pebbles (DG) on a few for excitement. Jamul Drive back into RSD. Spyder & Hoss headed home and the remainder helped empty my coolers of soft drinks, dipped in the guac, hot sauce, humus dip, etc. Paul left before Laura broke out the freshly cooked brownies. Great ride, outstanding company, no injuries. All good. I now know why FN sold his Sumo tire set....I can't imagine how fast he'd be with those things. Mods: My computer must be too old, I can't upload the new Acrobat so Photobucket won't let me edit. If you need to kill the photos, plz PM me and I'll send 'em to someone who can edit. Computer shopping...oddly...online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Cool! Railing it on the tractionators! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gbus Crisis 0 Posted July 6, 2009 It was very nice meeting the new faces, and always good to hang out with Ken. Thank Laura for the yummy brownies again. Michelle had a great time too. FakeName did a great job demonstrating that the equipment (namely tires) we run on our bikes often have much more capability than we give them credit. I also got some drool on Hoss's FZ1 Bee. Sorry Hoss. Hot dang! That's a fine looking machine! Hope to do it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
