So Cal ride in May???
 

Not a ton of us here from California, but thanks to CSC and SSR that is changing. If anyone is interested, May would be a good time to ride from Devore, CA up the Cajon Pass via old National Trails Highway (Route 66) and the old Cajon Pass Wagon Trail (Forest Road 3N45). The ride would include an unavoidable but not unpleasant 2 mile portion of the I15. It's a pretty quick 40 mile ride (round trip), more than half the route is paved. When I was commuting to LA I used to take this route when traffic was bad, and its a nice ride. This video is a bit long, but it shows the portion that is now 3N45.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZU7Mnx-I3g

I know Joe Berk used to organize So. Cal. CSC rides for both the TT250 and RX3 before he retired from there, but surely someone there can get the word out to their customers? Member Essayons with a TT250 is in Fontana so there would be two of you for sure, but I know there are more now that the word is out. I think you might be one of the only Californians, at least So. Californians with a XF250 :lmao:

Culcune you might be right, I feel so alone! The xf250 owners who join here usually don't stick around long. I might have to go to AZ and check out that Wickenburg ride do you guys do it again.

Anyways, Joe Berk seems like a cool dude but he banned non CSC bikes from his rides if I remember correctly:cry:.

If you ever make it up to Nor Cal......lemme know!

I know he banned non-CSC bikes from his Baja rides, and I am guessing he banned them from the local ones, too.

I'm in! I'm available the weekend of the 15th and 16th in May. What size group were you thinking? I can post it on CSC owners group in Meetup if you like.

That's awesome! That weekend would work for me too. If you can share with CSC owners that would be awesome. I think a group of 5-6 would be OK but smaller is fine too. This is a pretty easy dirt road loop, nothing technical.

Damn.... Sorry to miss this. I've always wanted a pic with Q and his cousin "dh-XF250".

Ok, i'll post on CSC Meetup group and the CSC TT250 Owners Group on FB. Since it was your idea I want to run a few things by you.

1) Are all brands of bikes welcomed?
2) Meeting time? Start time? Turn around point? Trip duration?
3) Can we make the meeting location the Mc Donalds west of the I-15 and Sierra Avenue? It will be easier to find for those that aren't from the area.
4) Can we make the turn around point the intersection of Mariposa Road and Ranchero Road? At the location there is a Starbucks, Circle K, Fat Burger, Buffalo's Express, Chronic Tacos, Krispy Crunchy Chicken and a 76 gas station.
5) Are all skill levels welcomed?


Meet here: https://goo.gl/maps/VUyofXmXhzq5RjZe9
Turn around point here: https://goo.gl/maps/WnP1CW1Y3DFF66Kz7


The trip as mapped is 20.7 miles each way.

Here is the route mapped out: https://goo.gl/maps/DFQFgjKEBp7WjRnX6

In the grand scheme of things, you guys aren't even that far from the CSC headquarters, and I am mentioning that to put it into perspective for riders who own CSC bikes and bought them directly from the store but don't necessarily live close by the store.

2LZ--you know you want to take a trip down to So. Cal....you know you do! :tup:

I had no idea you were so good at stirring the pot? Ha Ha!


Volcano is like seven hours away!

Correction: You guys are like seven hours away from Volcano! We are the vortex of the galaxy......

Thanks for mapping and marking Essayons! I'm super flexible so let me know what you think about the info below.


1) Are all brands of bikes welcomed? Yes!
2) Meeting time? Start time? Turn around point? Trip duration?
Meet: May 15, 2021 @ 8:30 AM Ride: 9:00 AM Trip Duration: Approximately 2.5 Hours, but there is potential to extend it a bit if riders want to avoid the highway portion. I will do a pre-ride and check out some other forest road possibilities. Diverting around the highway could add a half hour of forest road in each direction.
3) Can we make the meeting location the Mc Donalds west of the I-15 and Sierra Avenue? It will be easier to find for those that aren't from the area.That would be perfect

4) Can we make the turn around point the intersection of Mariposa Road and Ranchero Road? At the location there is a Starbucks, Circle K, Fat Burger, Buffalo's Express, Chronic Tacos, Krispy Crunchy Chicken and a 76 gas station.
Also a great idea

5) Are all skill levels welcomed?
Absolutely! I consider myself a beginner and this is a pretty mellow ride.

Meet here: https://goo.gl/maps/VUyofXmXhzq5RjZe9
Turn around point here: https://goo.gl/maps/WnP1CW1Y3DFF66Kz7


The trip as mapped is 20.7 miles each way.

Here is the route mapped out: https://goo.gl/maps/DFQFgjKEBp7WjRnX6[/QUOTE]

Looks good to me. I will post it today.
Here's a slight route deviation to avoid I-15. I've seen minivans and honda civics on this route.

Alternate route: https://goo.gl/maps/yG1MGKKxRtybGz4EA

2lz I looked up Volcano and realize you aren't too far from Grass Valley. I have been camping up there a bunch and I have taken the bike a time or two. Fabulous riding up that way!

Brilliant. So it takes you up to Wrightwood and then you go down Sheep Creek to the 138 right??

The route you are talking about will add 11.6 miles.

The route I'm talking about is as follows:

From US 66 you turn left onto Swarthout Canyon Road.

Swarthout Canyon Road will take you to Lone Pine Canyon Road.

At Lone Pine Road you can turn right towards the 138 or turn left towards Wrightwood.

Lone Pine Canyon Road ends where it meets CA 138.

Turning left towards Wrightwood will add 11.6 miles to the route.

Hope that cleared up things a little.

So, my Impreza would make it without any issues? :lmao:

I knew a gal from up there; actually two gals from Grass Valley. Small world

[QUOTE=culcune;357292]So, my Impreza would make it without any issues? :lmao:

Yes! LOL. You could be the support vehicle.

I took this alternate route yesterday after work and it was awesome! The road appears well travelled, lots of washboard. No problem for a DS though!

Sweet! I was planning on doing the whole route myself to make sure everything is kosher. I've been busy giving my TT some much needed TLC so I haven't had time. I also have a new GPS I want to try out.

I posted on facebook. Two guys said they would go and two more said maybe. That makes it 4 confirmed and two maybes. I will remind everyone about the ride two weeks prior and see if we have more takers. I plan on taking pictures and video of the trip. Then I'll see about putting together a youtube video or something.

Is this related to your planned route? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZU7Mnx-I3g

Yes it is. We will be tourist for the day. :D
The Summit Inn was also known for serving an omelet made from one ostrich egg. One ostrich egg equals about 24 chicken eggs. Ate there a few times but never had the ostrich omelet. Sad to see landmarks disappear like that.

Are you guys still on for Saturday?

Yes, the ride is still on. So far it's three of us from this forum. From facebook there is 1 confirmed and 1 maybe. Still open to anyone wanting to surprise us Saturday morning.

Weather forecast for this Saturday looks great. I drove the upper half of the route last week (Summit Inn to the 138) without any surprises.

I am thinking of getting out to Northridge this weekend; maybe take a couple days off work ('all work and no play makes culcune a dull boy') and be the chase car. Even if you don't want one, might just force my way into your ride :lmao:

LOL! You can follow us like those Tour de France cars.

I'm already planning another one in June/July. One a month would be nice.

I can imagine bumping into some riders while handing cups of water to some other riders. Wow, with all these rides planned, you might be convincing me to move back to the L.A. area :tup:

We're going to have to work on getting a sponsor if this keeps up. :hehe:

What time are you guys meeting?

Meet up time is 08:30 with a 09:00 start time.

Hope you can make it! My truck and bike hauler will be available at the start location.

If I was to meet you guys, where is that point?

3870 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92336

Slept in until 7:30--will have to plan around the next ride

No worries. We all need our beauty sleep now and then. :lmao:

Here's the ride report:

Attendees = 2 (dh & Essayons)
Distance traveled = 51.9 miles / 83.5 kilometers
Starting point elevation = 2,005 feet / 611.1 meters (above sea level)
Highest elevation reached = 6,375 feet / 1,943.1 meters (above sea level)
Fastest recorded travel speed = 66 mph / 106.2 kph
Trip duration = 3.5 hours

Thanks for documenting the ride report Essayons. This was an outstanding ride with some great variety in terrain and views from mountains to high desert. I had the chance to ride some great double track I never knew existed. For those who weren't able to make it, keep an eye out for part 2.

So when is the next ride? Will it be at the same location? If not, I would strongly suggest Bedford Motorway that stretches in through the Cleveland National Forest. The entrance to the fire road/ trail is in Corona right by the 15/91 freeway intersection. Haven’t personally rode but seen videos of jeeps relatively stock take those trails... so hopefully our Chondas won’t let us down.