PastaPilot 17 Posted December 24, 2009 I will be a geo-bachelor next week and I aim to abuse the opprotunity as best I can. I will likely be working until Sunday, possibly Monday, and then I want to ride as much as I can through the week. I have a few ideas of places I want to ride and will post them here and assign them dates as able. Everybody is welcome on most of these. Anza and Spaugh's are "black diamond" rides but eveything else is fair game. I'd prefer to ride open areas that would have the biggest group in attendance. Then save some of the tracks for solo days, if there are any. But I leave it to the group to decide. Locations Anza and areas North Corral Canyon Desert (Large area, will be narrowed down) McCain Live Oak Spring's Elevation Off Road Park Spaugh's mountain to desert route Jamul CALVMX track Christi's backyard Jacumba/In-Ko-Pah Dec 28 Pine Valley group ride @ 10AM Dec 29 Spaugh In-Ko-Pah @ 1030 AM Dec 30 Anza Meet at Duffyland @ 1000AM Dec 31 Doing man stuff, organize garage, work on car, bike, motorcycle. Wander around Fry's, blow a few 20s at Cheetah's, have a double-double, drink beer, complain about taxes, traffic, parking, etc. Jan 1 XXXXXXXX Jan 2 XXXXXXXX Anybody want to ride a bit lemme know, we'll make some plans. If your area isn't on the list just post it and we'll work something out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 24, 2009 there is a half-baked ride planned for the Monday after Christmas... I am trying for a 3/4 day pass. Anything except Corral, Lark or Spaughs soon to be epic Mountains to Desert Ride would suit me great. The guys planning on riding Monday SEEM to be on the bigger bikes, if that helps you plan, at all. Desert, starting at Ocotillo sounds like fun... but you just plan sumfin out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted December 24, 2009 I'll work it out. When can you be there? Desert rides starting from Ocotillo or Grapevine Canyon are how I prefer to get there. I think you'd love the new trails I found in Anza. Id also like to incorporate the Hixon and Allesandro loop into a ride up there. Or just explore the "new" trails more. We definetly wouldn't be staging from Ramona this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
650hucker 0 Posted December 24, 2009 Yeah, we're definitly riding SOMETHING on monday, I just can't decide what. it'll be 3 DR650s as of now, so it has to be a big bike route Any ideas? We were looking at lark, jacumba, pine valley, otay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted December 24, 2009 mcain, pv cc and the tracks, can wait until summer. you all should go ride the big open dez while the weather is nice. the spaughs are heading to arizona for xmas then we'll be out for a 3 day session starting tues or wed next week. devils canyon will have to wait, I don't have a trail bike. You could go hit up this place, its only open for another week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDlineman 0 Posted December 24, 2009 Anyone interested in exploring the Glamis North CG area on Monday? I'd like to have at least one other person with me, bonus points if you're good with a GPS, but not necessary. Noob-friendly pace, but I would like to minimize the non-riding time so don't show up TOO hungover. I've got a trailer/plenty of room to haul bikes out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbw 0 Posted December 24, 2009 I am up for lots of riding during that time... I would also like to check out Anza, could you elaborate on what makes it a "black diamond" ride. You could go hit up this place, its only open for another week. More photos from that same trip up to that awesome location. I certaily would not mind going back up before it closes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/42841964@N03/...048300864/show/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted December 24, 2009 Generally tight, technical, with lots of rocks, steps, steep climbs and desents and in the case of Anza one trail passes along the ridge of a mountain with very steep drops to both sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted December 24, 2009 maybe you should get some of that parachute rope from mctrails before you take that trail with the cliffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted December 24, 2009 maybe you should get some of that parachute rope from mctrails before you take that trail with the cliffs. I've already been there, done that. I'm not worried about my bike, I love it dearly but I also pay full coverage insurance with recovery. I'd hate for that money to go to waste... Speaking of rope, Fakename do you still have any of that stuff you were peddling not to long ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 24, 2009 I'm IN for black diamond, but NOT for recovery efforts on Monday the 28th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 24, 2009 maybe you should get some of that parachute rope from mctrails before you take that trail with the cliffs. I've already been there, done that. I'm not worried about my bike, I love it dearly but I also pay full coverage insurance with recovery. I'd hate for that money to go to waste... Speaking of rope, Fakename do you still have any of that stuff you were peddling not to long ago? Not peddling, giving away, and yes, lots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted December 24, 2009 maybe you should get some of that parachute rope from mctrails before you take that trail with the cliffs. I've already been there, done that. I'm not worried about my bike, That’s right his bike is an Italian made bike. He hates Italian bikes! He throws then off of cliffs and breaks them and stuff. Hi Jon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemieuxmc@yahoo.com 0 Posted December 24, 2009 I'm thinking about Monday on the DR650. I like technical trails, I just don't like to go fast... looking at the scenery, avoiding sudden impact with the ground, picking up the heavy beast! I missed Saturday of the last DD and heard that the trails around the bottom of Banner grade were fun, I liked Grapevine and Culp Valley. I haven't ridden Pine Valley or the border fence from Otay to Campo. I'll be watching the forum for more details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christi20 0 Posted December 25, 2009 I'll be riding all week long too. Tracks, and desert, and dualsport! Whatever! This is all I could narrow it down to. Saturday Dec 26- Chahuilla MX. firm Sunday--ocotillo Wells, Comp Edge, trails at my place? Monday--OW, StarWest, trails, Racetown? Tuesday--OW, Milestone, CompEdge, Pine Valley? Wednesday--OW, Elsinore, Barona Thursday--Glen Helen, CompEdge, Barona, Racetown Friday--Trails, Racetown, Pala, AV Saturday--???? Sunday--???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted December 25, 2009 I'll be riding all week long too.Tracks, and desert, and dualsport! Whatever! This is all I could narrow it down to. Saturday Dec 26- Chahuilla MX. firm Sunday--ocotillo Wells, Comp Edge, trails at my place? Monday--OW, StarWest, trails, Racetown? Tuesday--OW, Milestone, CompEdge, Pine Valley? Wednesday--OW, Elsinore, Barona Thursday--Glen Helen, CompEdge, Barona, Racetown Friday--Trails, Racetown, Pala, AV Saturday--???? Sunday--???? Don't see any McCain in there..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted December 25, 2009 As the day gets later I got a strong feeling I'm going to be back home tomorrow. I will have a positive confirmation later tonight and then I'll be getting with everybody and laying out the plans for next week. Thanks everybody for your input. Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted December 26, 2009 I updated the first post for Monday. Thurs and Friday may be Gordon's Well with Schwinn. I will very likely be home Sunday night. I can't wait for a great week of moto-ing. I'm thinking Tues or Wed now for Anza or ??? Anybody out there want to commit to one of these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briana 0 Posted December 26, 2009 I updated the first post for Monday. Thurs and Friday may be Gordon's Well with Schwinn. I will very likely be home Sunday night. I can't wait for a great week of moto-ing. I'm thinking Tues or Wed now for Anza or ??? Anybody out there want to commit to one of these days? did you want to do the devil canyon ride tues? go read my comments. I got a paddle for you to take to gordons if you want. riding there on new years will be TRUE ADVENTURE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 0 Posted December 26, 2009 I'm up for Anza area anytime next week. Just name the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted December 26, 2009 ]did you want to do the devil canyon ride tues? go read my comments. I got a paddle for you to take to gordons if you want. riding there on new years will be TRUE ADVENTURE. Hi Briana, Yeah lets "run(nin') with the devil"! I tried to get your waste of a husband to go but he sallied out. I may or may not be going to Gordon's. I am trying to figure out if I want to or need to get a flag and a permit for a one day trip. But thanks for the offer. Hopefully we can all ride soon, you me Julie and that sad sack Brad. oh yeah, the monkey cult should get out there too. Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted December 27, 2009 ]did you want to do the devil ride tues? go read my comments. I got a paddle for you to take to gordons if you want. riding there on new years will be TRUE ADVENTURE. Hi Briana, Yeah lets "run(nin') with the devil"! I tried to get your waste of a husband to go but he sallied out. I may or may not be going to Gordon's. I am trying to figure out if I want to or need to get a flag and a permit for a one day trip. But thanks for the offer. Hopefully we can all ride soon, you me Julie and that sad sack Brad. oh yeah, the monkey cult should get out there too. Jon what an ass so you wanna do devils canyon tuesday or not? im in, i got a bike lets do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted December 27, 2009 I updated the first post for Monday. Thurs and Friday may be Gordon's Well with Schwinn. I will very likely be home Sunday night. I can't wait for a great week of moto-ing. I'm thinking Tues or Wed now for Anza or ??? Anybody out there want to commit to one of these days? If you brought your bike with a paddle that would be great but you could ride 1 of the CRFs or my CR 5 hundy if you got skillz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShocknAwe 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Spaugh's mountain to desert route What is this? How do these trails compare to Corral Canyon black diamond trails? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted December 27, 2009 After I put on the sparkling new 606's, I'll have to come out and crash one of these parties. We haven't ridden together in decades Pasta! WooHooooo BACK TO KNOBBIES YAY ! ! ! (( thanks Hodaka masta' Kelly )) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
