"Pony Express" Leg 39 - Bakersfield to Phoenix

[STony G]

George thought it would be a good idea to start a thread outside of the main posting so we could easily keep in touch.

I'll start by asking where everyone might want to meet for the exchange or join the ride.

STony -Newcombs Ranch

[STony G]

Bump...hello, anybody home?

George thought it would be a good idea to start a thread outside of the main posting so we could easily keep in touch.

I'll start by asking where everyone might want to meet for the exchange or join the ride.

STony -Newcombs Ranch

[George]

I'm in.

I thought there were a couple other posts here yesterday late??

[SoloTotoCoyote]

I'm in for the whole loop as long as work or money doesn't conflict.....I'll have to play it by ear until I know the exact "when" for our loop

[Klackey]

I am in................. Just let me know where to where and when. I am good for any direction for a couple hundred miles..................

[beatlejuice]

hey there. if the northern cal boys can hook up with klackey in nothern bakersfield i can meet kalckey in southern bakersfield or where ever than i can take it to newcombs ranch and hand off to tony and byron. we need some input from the northern contengent now.

[STony G]

Adam,
Do you want to want to ride with me to Newcombs? I'll transfer the "Log" somewhere down the road to San Diego?

[STony G]

I was just thinking that maybe we could meet the San Diego riders in Julian for some "PIE" and transfer the "log" to them. By then it would be around 4pm ish.

I attached a S&T's map. I don't know how to paste a picture of the map.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Adam,
Do you want to want to ride with me to Newcombs? I'll transfer the "Log" somewhere down the road to San Diego?

Sounds good to me. My ability to go will be questionable until I know the exact date and whether finances and time permits said trip. (But I'm pretty stubborn when I decide I want to do something......and I really, really want to get in on this. :D)

[BigTom]

You know there is a thread here discussing this.

I don't have street and trips. What's the route?

[STony G]

You know there is a thread here discussing this.

I don't have street and trips. What's the route?

There is another thread somewhere, I didn't see it. Can you let me know where?

Do you know how to insert a thumb nail of a map?

Route:
Bakersfield
Newcombs Ranch
San Bernadino
San Diego
Yuma
Pheonix

[George]

Timing will be important to me, too. I'll do all or most of this leg _if_ I'm in the area. I'm headed east after TentSTOC in September so might be in MO/IL/IN when it comes thru.

Gonna watch the main thread and hook up wherever.

The hunt for Derek's courier bag is on, too. Adam C. says they're looking.

[beatlejuice]

klackey. if you can pick up from the sacramento folks on the northern end of bakersfield or beyond i can pick up from you on the southern end or around gorman if you like. i can then run it over to newcombes ranch. what say ye.

[mshihrer]

hey hey hey....I missed something? When is this happening?

[George]

Here's a link (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46504&highlight=pony+express) to the main thread.

[mshihrer]

thanks George. I really want to be a part of this, so, I'm going to vote in.

edit:
ok, so at this point, we don't know for sure when to expect the log book into Bakersfield?
also, is Klackey riding from Bakersfield up to Sacramento and back down again, or did he move and I didn't know about it?
if we can get a firm date on the arrival into Bakersfield, this is far enough out that I could take the time off from work if need be to do it.

edit again:
I can meet Beatlejuice in Gorman or Frazier, and if Ron (Hogslayer) is around, I can buy him the lunch I owe him...

this just sounds so cool. Has it ever been done before by a motorcycle community?

[dteel]

I am probably the furthest south, I'd be happy to meet whoever at Julian for a hand off, just need to know where and how. I"m sure there will be other souther California riders that will probably want to participate. We have a pretty regular riding crew here and we get together often.

I'll make arrangements with BigTom and AzDesertRider to get it to Yuma, either me taking it to them or them meeting me half way, what ever they desire. After that they will be making arrangements to move it from Yuma to Phoenix.

[Onicabbit]

I wouldn't mind following or tagging along if I can make the actual time and day. Only problem I have would be work, the current job is pretty much 24/7.

[dteel]

You know there is a thread here discussing this.

I don't have street and trips. What's the route?

Actually Tom, STonyG was acting on a suggestion of mine. The main thread has so many posts in it and things are getting scattered across multiple pages it's hard to keep track of who said they would do what. I figured a sub forum in the CA section would be less unwieldy and allow for planning for the section of the ride that we intend to cover.

Not trying to keep the AZ folks out of the discussion, as a matter of fact I made sure to include you and Bob in the discussion since you had both offered to cover the Yuma to Phoenix leg.

Cheers!

[AzDesertRider]

Actually Tom, STonyG was acting on a suggestion of mine. The main thread has so many posts in it and things are getting scattered across multiple pages it's hard to keep track of who said they would do what. I figured a sub forum in the CA section would be less unwieldy and allow for planning for the section of the ride that we intend to cover.

Not trying to keep the AZ folks out of the discussion, as a matter of fact I made sure to include you and Bob in the discussion since you had both offered to cover the Yuma to Phoenix leg.

Cheers!

Thanks Dana!

[STony G]

Anyone have any issue about having this thread moved to the event calendar? Two threads ( legs 1 & 2) have been started over there.

The fewer the clicks on the mouse, carple (sp) tunnel, the better :D.

[dteel]

I'm good with that Tony, just make sure you let us know.

[Mellow]

Tony, I moved this here and renamed the title, should be leg 39

[Jefro]

I think I just might have to tag along for a few miles here somewhere along this leg!
Jefro.

[STony G]

It appears that the Pony Express is really on the move! So, I guess that we might want to get our act together for our leg. This is what I know (be nice) right now…
1) Mr. Beatlejuice will pick up the “bag’ in Bakersfield and deliver it to Newcomb’s Ranch.
2) I, we or someone will take it to the San Diego area. I had a thought; maybe we could get to Coronado and get a picture with Island Cop and their ST1300P for a photo op.
3) Hand off to whoever wants to take the bag.

Just a thought.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

It appears that the Pony Express is really on the move! So, I guess that we might want to get our act together for our leg. This is what I know (be nice) right now…
1) Mr. Beatlejuice will pick up the “bag’ in Bakersfield and deliver it to Newcomb’s Ranch.
2) I, we or someone will take it to the San Diego area. I had a thought; maybe we could get to Coronado and get a picture with Island Cop and their ST1300P for a photo op.
3) Hand off to whoever wants to take the bag.

Just a thought.

For myself, it depends on the day. I work Tues through Sat. I'll have to play it by ear.

[dteel]

It appears that the Pony Express is really on the move! So, I guess that we might want to get our act together for our leg. This is what I know (be nice) right now…
1) Mr. Beatlejuice will pick up the “bag’ in Bakersfield and deliver it to Newcomb’s Ranch.
2) I, we or someone will take it to the San Diego area. I had a thought; maybe we could get to Coronado and get a picture with Island Cop and their ST1300P for a photo op.
3) Hand off to whoever wants to take the bag.

Just a thought.

I have the leg from San Diego to Yuma. You might want to rethink heading to Coronado though, Island Cop is no longer a motor officer so may not be able to provide you with the photo op you're suggesting. Did Island Cop answer up to the Pony Express thread?

Anyway, the first thought was to make a hand off in Julian and I'd meet you there. I don't so much care where we meet, I just need to know where that is, because many SoCal riders have expressed an interest in participating I need to get them organized.

[STony G]

I have the leg from San Diego to Yuma. You might want to rethink heading to Coronado though, Island Cop is no longer a motor officer so may not be able to provide you with the photo op you're suggesting. Did Island Cop answer up to the Pony Express thread?

Anyway, the first thought was to make a hand off in Julian and I'd meet you there. I don't so much care where we meet, I just need to know where that is, because many SoCal riders have expressed an interest in participating I need to get them organized.

That is one long "leg" San Diego to Yuma :rolleyes:. Poor attempt at humor.

I was going to send a message to Island Cop to see if he would or could set up something.

Anyway, unless the "many SoCal" riders want to make any route changes...Julian it is. Are you planning to ride to Yuma right after the "rider switch" or, do you plan on leaving the next morning. I thought I would ride with the bag and then ride over to Lake Havasu, I have a friend who has a house over there. If you or anyone else is interested, your more then welcome...I just need to know before hand.

[dteel]

That will largely depend on what day of the week it arrives here and what arrangements I can make with AzDesertRider and BigTom in Yuma. They were going to take care of the Yuma to Phoenix leg. I don't have a clue what arrangements they have made with the Phoenix crowd. But that will be the end of "leg 39, Bakersfield to Phoenix". I don't believe the bag is going to make it's way over to Lake Havasu, it seems as thought the route is going to be significantly south of there.

I'm glad we're getting this thrashed out before the bag reaches us. If Island Cop wants to participate, have him let me know, either in this thread or in a PM, and we'll get as much accomplished as possible. I know there's going to be a bit of a group ride and photo op at the very least.

[STony G]

That will largely depend on what day of the week it arrives here and what arrangements I can make with AzDesertRider and BigTom in Yuma. They were going to take care of the Yuma to Phoenix leg. I don't have a clue what arrangements they have made with the Phoenix crowd. But that will be the end of "leg 39, Bakersfield to Phoenix". I don't believe the bag is going to make it's way over to Lake Havasu, it seems as thought the route is going to be significantly south of there.

I'm glad we're getting this thrashed out before the bag reaches us. If Island Cop wants to participate, have him let me know, either in this thread or in a PM, and we'll get as much accomplished as possible. I know there's going to be a bit of a group ride and photo op at the very least.

I am hoping that our leg can be handled over the weekend. Bakersfield to Julian on Saturday or Friday...I need a day off anyway. Julian to Yuma on Saturday or Sunday.

PM sent to Island Cop. And asked him to reply to us.

[BigTom]

Well, if the Tag is any indication, we'll probably have to take it to somebody's house!

I'm really thinking I can get 2 (or even three) meals out of this ride. Meet in Julian, ride to Phoenix. At least 2:)

Really. I don't think there will be much problem with Bob and I (maybe John, too). We'll Git 'er dun:)

[dteel]

Well, if the Tag is any indication, we'll probably have to take it to somebody's house!

I'm really thinking I can get 2 (or even three) meals out of this ride. Meet in Julian, ride to Phoenix. At least 2:)

Really. I don't think there will be much problem with Bob and I (maybe John, too). We'll Git 'er dun:)

Hey Tom, I was going to deliver it to you guys. Figured a pizza at Da Boyz was my prize for delivering to you. How you get it to Phoenix is your problem (and leg).

What, you want me and the SoCal boys to just hand it over in Julian from the northern guys? :confused:

That don't seem right. :D

[STony G]

It appears that another war between the states is in the works :rolleyes:.

I think in all fairness, the riders from SoCal and the riders from Arizona meet at the border of these 2 great states for the exchange. The exchange spot should be in a public place, got to keep this on the up and up you know :D.

Dan...did you decide to leave the same day the log is delivered, or, will you leave the next morning?

[BigTom]

Quote by STony G
I think in all fairness, the riders from SoCal and the riders from Arizona meet at the border of these 2 great states for the exchange. The exchange spot should be in a public place, got to keep this on the up and up you know .

Well, that about assures only 2 meals for me(:

You know me, Dana. Pizza at Da Boyz is just wonderful for me...

[Tankereng]

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[STony G]

I asked Island Copp what would be the chances of getting a picture of the bag/log with the Coronado ST1300P and this is his reply...

"If you can give me a heads up on when you'll be there, I can make an attempt. If you were hoping for a pic with me and the ST1300's, that'll be a little trickier, since I work nights now and am not on the bike. Not impossible, just trickier. If you wanted a pic of one (or both) Coronado motor officers and the ST1300, that's easier if you will be in the area M-F, 6-3p. Let me know what your timing looks like, and we'll see what we can throw together. I'm happy to make the attempt...

Dave"

We have time to think/plan this if the "Leg 39" riders are interested. If it can't be done...no hair of my head, cause there isn't any :D.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

I asked Island Copp what would be the chances of getting a picture of the bag/log with the Coronado ST1300P and this is his reply...

"If you can give me a heads up on when you'll be there, I can make an attempt. If you were hoping for a pic with me and the ST1300's, that'll be a little trickier, since I work nights now and am not on the bike. Not impossible, just trickier. If you wanted a pic of one (or both) Coronado motor officers and the ST1300, that's easier if you will be in the area M-F, 6-3p. Let me know what your timing looks like, and we'll see what we can throw together. I'm happy to make the attempt...

Dave"
We have time to think/plan this if the "Leg 39" riders are interested. If it can't be done...no hair of my head, cause there isn't any :D.

I'm off on Mondays, so when the bag gets here, I'm available to go get the shot.

[beatlejuice]

just thought i would just chime in here. time and dates are a little hard to pin down right now. riders could be delayed by many things, weather, time bag is transfered, mech failure etc. etc.
if i remember right i believe i saw that it (the transfer) could even be delayed so that it would be more convenient for riders to participate. someone correct me if im wrong. im not saying its ok to hang onto the bag for a week but a day is not a poblem. again correct me if im wrong.

[dteel]

just thought i would just chime in here. time and dates are a little hard to pin down right now. riders could be delayed by many things, weather, time bag is transfered, mech failure etc. etc.
if i remember right i believe i saw that it (the transfer) could even be delayed so that it would be more convenient for riders to participate. someone correct me if im wrong. im not saying its ok to hang onto the bag for a week but a day is not a poblem. again correct me if im wrong.

Truthfully I haven't read the entire Pony Express thread, it's gotten too long and I just couldn't care about a lot of that chat.

I think you have it right though. It's been in it's current location for 4 days straight. Probably waiting for a weekend or something so the guy can take the time to ride. I'm not worried about some delay, if the organizer of the event is not satisfied with our planning, he's monitoring this forum so I expect he will chime in. I think that when it gets to our leg, the expectation is to keep it moving as best we can, but to cover the volunteered carriers to the best of our ability and to include as many riders as possible. I didn't think it was a speed contest, just the opposite, since it's designed to be a charity ride/event, it should go for as long as possible as long as it's keeping people involved and continues to raise money and awareness to the cause. The one exception to that rule is in the northern states where they were hoping to get it through while the riding season is still reasonable. The remnants of Ike might be the cause of the current delay, I have no idea.

[BigTom]

I haven't read the whole thread, either, but I'm pretty sure we are the only leg that has such a plethora of riders. I don't think there's any 'time' constraint on us...Just so it's reasonably co ordinated at both ends.

[beatlejuice]

thx dana and tom. im on the same page. thats the way i understood it in the beginning.
now ill just sit back and wait for our turn.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

I haven't read the whole thread, either, but I'm pretty sure we are the only leg that has such a plethora of riders. I don't think there's any 'time' constraint on us...Just so it's reasonably co ordinated at both ends.

I'm thinking we should try to be the leg that has the most riders show up.......:D (Just a little friendly rivalry with the other legs :D)

[BigTom]

So far, it doesn't look like we have to try:) Just go ahead and show up...

[Jefro]

Wow, George is doing about 29 Legs all by hisself!
I don't see how we can top that.
Jefro.

[George]

I only did a few, and mostly as accompanying rider. I did to and from Cheyenne, WY and to St. Paul alone, so only 3.

I agree with Adam, we should try to have the highest rider count. That's a challenge to all the other legs. High so far has been 5 riders at Helena, MT, unless I missed something earlier. Coulda been more at Madison, WI (in conjunction with WiSTOC) but Scout and I waited til Sunday, after the event, to hit the capitol. As it was, about 20 folks signed the log at Spring Green.

<edit> Important to note that today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (http://www.tampabay.com/features/popculture/article817148.ece)

[beatlejuice]

should be easy here in so. cal. to get the most riders. we can dio it!

[SoloTotoCoyote]

..............I agree with Adam, we should try to have the highest rider count. That's a challenge to all the other legs. High so far has been 5 riders at Helena, MT, unless I missed something earlier. .......
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Arrr!! Me Matey, George doth speak de truth. Thar be no reason under Posideon's wet coconuts that we land lubbin' Sudern Californians be unable to meet tha challenge issued!!!! Arrrrrrr!!! Great Davey Jones' Locker!!! Some scurvy done plundered me booty!!!

[BigTom]

We have the most SIGNED up right now.

Since Dana won't let me go to Julian for Pie, maybe we could schedule a Ride and Eat for Eastern AZ on the way to Phoenix? I'll bet we could get Don and George (though his 27 legs might let him out) and Petar and who knows who to participate if there was food involved...

[dteel]

We have the most SIGNED up right now.

Since Dana won't let me go to Julian for Pie, maybe we could schedule a Ride and Eat for Eastern AZ on the way to Phoenix? I'll bet we could get Don and George (though his 27 legs might let him out) and Petar and who knows who to participate if there was food involved...

Hummmm.... maybe I didn't think this thing through. Tom, how about you come to Julian, have some pie and escort me to Yuma, you know, just to make sure the bag gets there safe and sound and all?

Who knows, maybe we can find some unique way of getting it there...

Arrrrrr....

[BigTom]

So. I was sitting in the bathroom when this brain flash came to me, take it for what it's worth:)

How about we take the bag from Yuma to Phoenix via Kingman? I'm thinking George might like his chance to ride down Andy Devine Blvd with the vest and bag. Another Big Tom shortcut:)

So. That's not all of it. How about most mileage for a leg of this thing? Bakersfield to Phoenix via SandyAgo and Yuma and Los Angeles and Kingman is going to make for some pretty serious mileage:)

How about:
most riders, leg
most mileage, leg
most rider mileage, leg?

Total mileage, most riders and most rider miles? What do you think?

[SoloTotoCoyote]

So. I was sitting in the bathroom when this brain flash came to me, take it for what it's worth:)

It's a good thing you expanded on this......this is not one of those sentences you leave without more to go with it......


..................How about most mileage for a leg of this thing? Bakersfield to Phoenix via SandyAgo and Yuma and Los Angeles and Kingman is going to make for some pretty serious mileage:)

How about:
most riders, leg
most mileage, leg
most rider mileage, leg?

Total mileage, most riders and most rider miles? What do you think?

Sounds like a challenge to me....:D

[mshihrer]

So. I was sitting in the bathroom when this brain flash came to me, take it for what it's worth:)

How about we take the bag from Yuma to Phoenix via Kingman? I'm thinking George might like his chance to ride down Andy Devine Blvd with the vest and bag. Another Big Tom shortcut:)

So. That's not all of it. How about most mileage for a leg of this thing? Bakersfield to Phoenix via SandyAgo and Yuma and Los Angeles and Kingman is going to make for some pretty serious mileage:)

How about:
most riders, leg
most mileage, leg
most rider mileage, leg?

Total mileage, most riders and most rider miles? What do you think?

looks like this on MapQuest.
About 812 miles.

edit:
I have another idea. How about multiple routes? Since so many guys from SoCal are going, it might be kinda cool to add some other stops to the route. Of course, we couldn't take the logbook on alternate routes, but, maybe we could add another log book? Kind of like a "spur service".

Just a thought.

[mshihrer]

So. I was sitting in the bathroom when this brain flash came to me, take it for what it's worth:)

How about we take the bag from Yuma to Phoenix via Kingman? I'm thinking George might like his chance to ride down Andy Devine Blvd with the vest and bag. Another Big Tom shortcut:)

So. That's not all of it. How about most mileage for a leg of this thing? Bakersfield to Phoenix via SandyAgo and Yuma and Los Angeles and Kingman is going to make for some pretty serious mileage:)

How about:
most riders, leg
most mileage, leg
most rider mileage, leg?

Total mileage, most riders and most rider miles? What do you think?

edited route with spur service
and I would be willing to do the Gorman to Kingman leg.
This could give us a total leg of:
Trip distance: 1211.53 miles Time: 19 hrs 30 mins

[mshihrer]

ok, so, if we REALLY want to get bold about this, I have another idea. Since there is no time limit to this, we can pretty much zig zag all we want. So, if we want to get some kind of record, I have another idea.
What if we plotted a course that allowed the riders on each leg of this course to carry the items in two directions? It can be done.

This is still just thinking, but, what if say a rider left Bakersfield, and passed the package to another rider in Gorman. The rider from Bakersfield then makes his way to Victorville. He waits for a bit for a rider to return the package, and takes it to Barstow, then hands it off.

The rider that picked up the package in Gorman would ride to say Los Angeles, and hand off to the next rider. Then he would head to Riverside.

The rider that picked up in LA could ride to San Diego, and hand off, or ride to Riverside and handoff. Its weird here because it is a triangle.

Regardless, someone has to ride to Riverside, to hand off to the rider originating from Gorman. After the handoff, he goes home.

Now the Gorman/LA/Riverside rider rides to Victorville, and hands off to the Bakersfield/Gorman/Barstow rider.

See where I am going?

Once it is in Barstow, the loop gets really big. So, we need someone to take it to Needles, and pass off, or do another zig zag from Barstow thru Indio, El Centro to Yuma, up to Blythe, to Needles, to Kingman, to Phoenix.
It'd be one hell of a route..

[George]

We gotta get this one done so we can do it again next year, with a little more planning and two more states to cover. I'm already in for the Alaska to Washington leg. :D

[dteel]

I don't think getting this one done is an issue really, is it?

I'm not sure I support the idea of running it all over the place (between legs), but at the same time, it was my understanding that the concept was to involve as many riders and to increase awareness and generate some support for the charity. Zooming it across the nation at the fastest speed possible won't accomplish that.

Truthfully I'm torn between the simple plan that we had outlined before and the event that mshihrar is suggesting. I'm not a fan of overly complicated and what he's proposing strikes me as being complicated to coordinate with lots of room for miscommunication. With that said though, it certainly accomplishes the goal as I understand it for the purpose of this event.

I think more discussion of the SoCal crowd is in order.

[STony G]

I think I may have asked this before, but, why don't we just make a list of who wants to carry the log and where they would like to go and have a picture taken. And/or make a list of places we want to visit. We all know that there are a million places here in So Cal.

Once a list is finalized, then we could create a map.

What say the "Leg 39" riders?

If a list is created, can anyone edit the list?

[George]

How about splitting California into two (or even three!) states so there's more reason to stay in the area longer. I know there's folks who are actually pushing for this, why not give'em a _real_ reason. :D

[STony G]

How about splitting California into two (or even three!) states so there's more reason to stay in the area longer. I know there's folks who are actually pushing for this, why not give'em a _real_ reason. :D

Sometimes we/I go north...I feel like I am in a different state :D.

[dteel]

Well, I've already signed up for the Julian to Yuma section. That was my plan before. Mostly because the guys from up north suggested we meet in Julian. I was going to just take it to Yuma from there.

In the process of taking it to Yuma, I was going to put out a call to all San Diego area riders who would like to accompany me to meet me in Julian for some pie. Figured we'd get a nice group shot and sign the log and away we'd go. My plan didn't go any further than that.

:toot1:

So who all in the San Diego area would like to join me on this section of the leg?

:toot1:

[BigTom]

So. George is back, Bob is gone:) My thought was to take some sort of a short cut on the way to Phoenix, maybe up towards Kingman:)

I'm pretty flexible, long as I don't get hungry!!:)

[SDGeorge]

:toot1:

So who all in the San Diego area would like to join me on this section of the leg?

:toot1:

Hey Dana, If your looking for a riding partner I'm in. :03biker:

What's the best guess date for the bag to arrive?

George

[STony G]

I'll go with you...unless the world changes my mind...:D

[George]

So. George is back, Bob is gone:) My thought was to take some sort of a short cut on the way to Phoenix, maybe up towards Kingman:)

I'm pretty flexible, long as I don't get hungry!!:)

No need to come to Kingman, more fun for me to join youse guys down that way.

[dteel]

Hey Dana, If your looking for a riding partner I'm in. :03biker:

What's the best guess date for the bag to arrive?

George

Thanks for the offer of company George, that sounds great to me. I haven't a clue when it will get to leg 39.


I'll go with you...unless the world changes my mind...:D

STony, I hope that the world doesn't interfere, we all have to contend with that though. We'll just have to see what the future brings and hope it's nice to us. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and I'm assuming that you can join us.

[STony G]

Thanks for the offer of company George, that sounds great to me. I haven't a clue when it will get to leg 39.


Isn't seaSTOC in about a month...it looks like it may show up at about the same time :D.

I just convinced my boss to let me make a field trip to one of our divisions in Phoenix at just about the same time the "Log" will be there. Can you believe it. Going to try and get some gas money outta this :D.

[dteel]

Yeah, I can believe it, sure wouldn't hurt to let your company pay for a bit of gas, especially if you can do so and not have to fabricate the truth as you go along. You will have to be sure to coordinate any trip to Phoenix with BigTom and AzDesertRider in Yuma as that is where they will begin the last part of leg 39 to Phoenix. All in all, I think this is going to be a pretty circuitous route considering that leg 39 is Bakersfield to Phoenix. We're not doing a straight line by any means. I'm looking forward to riding with you Stony and George, now maybe we need to see if Mac will be in town and if John_Diego, MeanST and other SD riders are interested in participating.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Heads up, Guys & Gals!!!! Guess what's approaching rather quickly!!!!

[dteel]

Shoot, I thought it was slower than molasses. I'll believe it when it gets back to CA. With my luck it will arrive while I'm camping in the desert at SeaSTOC....

[Kewaneh]

Any ideas of where to meet in Bakersfield for the Leg 38 to Leg 39 hand-off? In town or south of town? Bottom of the Grapevine? Top of the Grapevine?

[dteel]

I think it was pretty much settled in posts 25-28. The Bakersfield group would pass it on the the LA group at Newcombs Ranch. The LA group would pass it to the San Diego Group at Julian. The San Diego Group would take it to the Yuma group in Yuma, AZ and they would take it to Phoenix.

Now if anyone had any other idea of how it was going to travel, now would be a good time to pipe in.

Other wise try to coordinate with the respective group, dare I say it, leaders.

Beatlejuice was the first to pipe up for the Bakersfield group so if he can coordinate to get it from Klacky and bring it to Newcombs Ranch. Beatlejuice, did Klacky communicate with you off line? I don't see any posts by him in this thread other than the one post saying he's in, do you know how it's getting from Sacramento to Bakersfield?

StonyG was the first to pipe up for the LA group so I consider him the leader of that group. Everyone that wants to ride from Newcombs Ranch to Julian contact StonyG.

Now, I'm going to lead the group from Julian to Yuma. Anyone that wants to participate in the San Diego to Yuma leg, please send me a PM or post in this thread.

I will be handing it over to either Big Tom or AzDesertRider in Yuma, so I'll make sure they are ready to receive the package.

How about that for some preliminary planning?

Any words of dissent? Speak now or....

Lets get this going guys!

[Kewaneh]

I think it was pretty much settled in posts 25-28. The Bakersfield group would pass it on the the LA group at Newcombs Ranch. The LA group would pass it to the San Diego Group at Julian. The San Diego Group would take it to the Yuma group in Yuma, AZ and they would take it to Phoenix.

I'm in the group carrying it from to Sac to BField. I'm looking for a good BField location to make the exchange.

[Klackey]

I think it is starting to come togather getting this to Bakersfield from Sac. I (and whoever else wants to tag along) would happy to take it from Visalia to a meet up with Beatlejuice (and whoever else wants to play TAG) anyplace south of Bakersfield. Gorman, Castaic or?

[BigTom]

Dana

I'm guessing we will discuss the fine points this weekend. I think Bob and I are ready whenever. :)

[beatlejuice]

kewaneh and klackey. if you would like to meet in gorman let me know. if you would rather meet closer to bakersfield theat ok with me also. if we need to meet during the week thats ok with me. if you have the time we can all have lunch. there is a mexican restaurant at the frazer park exit just a couple miles no of gorman. maybe hogslayer can give us the address. if anyone would like to go over details by phone just pm me and ill shoot ya my phone number.

[beatlejuice]

laterob and motown209 are you still doing the sac to bakersfield leg?

[HOG SLYR]

kewaneh and klackey.if you have the time we can all have lunch. there is a mexican restaurant at the frazer park exit just a couple miles no of gorman. maybe hogslayer can give us the address.

Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant
133 Frazier Mountain Park Rd
Lebec, CA 93243

Frazier Park exit from I-5 right next to the Chevron station.

[mshihrer]

so, do we have any dates yet? I'm off this Monday and Tuesday.

[Onicabbit]

eps its in CA already! I would like to go ride just need time and day so i can attempt to take them off.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

eps its in CA already! I would like to go ride just need time and day so i can attempt to take them off.

Yup. It's Heeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeee!!! :D

[beatlejuice]

no dates yet. i figure we will get pm's from the no. cal group when they get it so we can make arrangements to meet. and do the pass off.

[Bones]

There should be lots of good photo ops (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51048) in the California Republic...don't forget! :)

[SoloTotoCoyote]

There should be lots of good photo ops (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51048) in the California Republic...don't forget! :)


Good point. Everybody bring your cameras.....and I mean EVERYBODY.

[dteel]

It's beginning to look like it's going to arrive in this area just as I'm leaving for vacation. Beginning the 17th of this month, if it doesn't get to Julian on or before that date, I will have to bow out.

John Diego, SD George are welcome to take over for me. Last I knew the darn thing was in Kansas, now it's in CA already, who's carrying that thing anyway Motomac?

Anyway, John, or George make sure you contact Bob or Tom (AzDesertRider or BigTom) to coordinate the hand off if it reaches these parts too late for me to participate.

I'll just keep my fingers crossed. With leaving for vacation for 2 weeks, I have a lot of last minute stuff to take care of and heaven only knows when it will get here. If Murphy has any say, it will be at the worst possible moment.

[Kewaneh]

If I can get the package sometime this week, we (Leg 38) can hand it off to you (Leg 39) on Saturday. I can hand it off to Klacky and I'll tag along with him for a while.

Beatlejuice - If there's lunch in Gorman or Lebec, I'm there. Sounds like a good hand-off place.

Solo - I'll bring my camera...

- Kewaneh

[Jefro]

I'm still interested in tagging along.
Saturday would work out well, and I'm thinking the Labec meet for a bite to eat, over the Angeles Crest Highway, then all the way down to Julien.
Jefro.

[beatlejuice]

kewaneh if i read everything right you are meeting kalackey in fresno or bakersfield saturday then coming to gorman and or frazer park. if it is saturday, early morning or later in the day is better for me. if that doesnt work out for you guys let me know so i can cancel an saturday appointment to meet you guys. if its sunday, thru to next sunday im wide open to the day or time.

[STony G]

kewaneh if i read everything right you are meeting kalackey in fresno or bakersfield saturday then coming to gorman and or frazer park. if it is saturday, early morning or later in the day is better for me. if that doesnt work out for you guys let me know so i can cancel an saturday appointment to meet you guys. if its sunday, thru to next sunday im wide open to the day or time.

It appears to me that the hand off at Newcombs will be Sunday morning ish.

Adam sir, do you have a location for you to take the hand off from me or were you planning on going to Newcombs with me? If so, we could meet at my house or at the 210/57 interchange. All are invited of course!!!

This weekend should be wonderful with the temps on the rise.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

....Adam sir, do you have a location for you to take the hand off from me or were you planning on going to Newcombs with me? If so, we could meet at my house or at the 210/57 interchange. All are invited of course!!!........

Let me see if I can rearrange some things. This ended up getting here alot quicker than I expected. I'll let you know tonight. When were you heading up to Newcombs?

[STony G]

Let me see if I can rearrange some things. This ended up getting here alot quicker than I expected. I'll let you know tonight. When were you heading up to Newcombs?

That would depend on when Beatlejuice gets going. It takes about 2 hours from my house (San Dimas) to Newcombs.

[Kewaneh]

kewaneh if i read everything right you are meeting kalackey in fresno or bakersfield saturday then coming to gorman and or frazer park. if it is saturday, early morning or later in the day is better for me. if that doesnt work out for you guys let me know so i can cancel an saturday appointment to meet you guys. if its sunday, thru to next sunday im wide open to the day or time.

If I can get it by Friday night, I can hook up with Klacky on Saturday and bring it south to Gorman. We should be able to get there by noonish. Just in time for lunch!

[SoloTotoCoyote]

That would depend on when Beatlejuice gets going. It takes about 2 hours from my house (San Dimas) to Newcombs.

Looks like I'll pick it up from you this Sunday afternoon. For those of you playing the home game, how about we set it up to transfer at Julian the following Sunday? (11/23) This will give more people a chance to make arrangements for time off or to plan to ride. I'll put together a riding path and post it with the final destination being Julian. What do you guys think?

[beatlejuice]

im just throwing this out there. if its not a problem for the northern guys can we do the hand off on sunday in gorman. what say kewaneh and kalackey?

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Good news. I hit up the general manager at my work and they might be making a donation. For the week I have it, I'm going to sport the vest during my commute and start trying to drum up some donations.

[Onicabbit]

we got a hard set day and time?

[SoloTotoCoyote]

we got a hard set day and time?

It looks like I'll have it in hand this Sunday. I'm thinking the following Sunday for the hand-off in Julian, if everybody's in agreement.

[beatlejuice]

adam check post #93. if i can get the no. cal folks to drop off on sunday thats what im shooting for. if they can make it sunday i can still get to you guys late sunday at newcombs ranch. my wife has informed me that i cannot cancel my saturday appointment so if the no. cal folks have to come down on saturday im out.
on a bright note i made my donation today. i feel much better now.:04biker:

[SoloTotoCoyote]

adam check post #93. if i can get the no. cal folks to drop off on sunday thats what im shooting for. if they can make it sunday i can still get to you guys late sunday at newcombs ranch. my wife has informed me that i cannot cancel my saturday appointment so if the no. cal folks have to come down on saturday im out.
on a bright note i made my donation today. i feel much better now.:04biker:

No worries.......my plans are pretty loose and will adjust as needed. :D

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Let me know. I'd be willing to head out later Sunday to go get it if need be.

[beatlejuice]

thanks adam. now its up to the sac and bakersfield group.
on a side note i can ride much further out on sunday to meet the no cal group if need be. man i would just about do anything not to miss this.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

thanks adam. now its up to the sac and bakersfield group.
on a side note i can ride much further out on sunday to meet the no cal group if need be. man i would just about do anything not to miss this.

No prob. You and me both....:D

[SDGeorge]

It's beginning to look like it's going to arrive in this area just as I'm leaving for vacation. Beginning the 17th of this month, if it doesn't get to Julian on or before that date, I will have to bow out.

John Diego, SD George are welcome to take over for me. Last I knew the darn thing was in Kansas, now it's in CA already, who's carrying that thing anyway Motomac?

Anyway, John, or George make sure you contact Bob or Tom (AzDesertRider or BigTom) to coordinate the hand off if it reaches these parts too late for me to participate.

I'll just keep my fingers crossed. With leaving for vacation for 2 weeks, I have a lot of last minute stuff to take care of and heaven only knows when it will get here. If Murphy has any say, it will be at the worst possible moment.

Hey, how'd it get here so fast :)...............

Looks like I'll pick it up from you this Sunday afternoon. For those of you playing the home game, how about we set it up to transfer at Julian the following Sunday? (11/23) This will give more people a chance to make arrangements for time off or to plan to ride. I'll put together a riding path and post it with the final destination being Julian. What do you guys think?

...............as for a 11/23 handoff in Julian, I'll be ready and waiting so just post or PM me the ETA. It's going to work out perfectly. I had already planed on taking off the week of the 24th, so any day that week will work out for a handoff to the AZ boys. Hey, John Diego (or anyone else) are you in for a ride to AZ?

[SoloTotoCoyote]

..............as for a 11/23 handoff in Julian, I'll be ready and waiting so just post or PM me the ETA............

Things are just tentative on the NorCal boys.......Hopefully all goes well. :D

[STony G]

It appears that a 23rd hand-off in Julian works out for all concerned...

* Beatlejuice still gets to come out and play
Meeting time at Newcombs ranch TBD
* Adam can find an interesting place for his hand-off.
* Ride to Julian for pie...oh yea...and the hand-off for the next leg.
* I can get my maintenance done so I can ride along to Tucson.

[beatlejuice]

me likey all of the above:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Onicabbit]

LOL whats the address for that newcome ranch place?

[dteel]

Working out good for everyone except me! I've been waiting for this since it left Washington State. :(

Oh well, I guess there's always a next time. I'll just have to wait for Pony Express #2.

[George]

Keep me in the loop. We still planning a Yuma turn over??

[SDGeorge]

Keep me in the loop. We still planning a Yuma turn over??


The plan is still Yuma...... just need to set up a exact ETA for the handoff and we can't confirm that until we get an exact ETA for the Julian handoff.

[motomac]

I can ride with it all the way to Phoenix. You going all the way George?

[STony G]

LOL whats the address for that newcome ranch place?

Angelus Crest Highway until you come to a restaurant on the left, I'm not sure of the mileage...30 30-45 minuets...I never timed it...I just go........

[Tankereng]

You guys are awesome!:headbang:

[Bones]

You guys rock!

George, how many miles have you put into the ride so far? Amazing!

:bow1:

[George]

I can ride with it all the way to Phoenix. You going all the way George?

I'm in for whatever. Gotta go look at the Phoenix to Santa Fe leg, too.

Bones, I'd have to check the miles but _lots_. Not all of'em count, tho, as I also attended a couple of events while I was out 'n about on that trip. I think I did ~9000 miles in September.

[beatlejuice]

com on george ride on over to frazier and ill buy ya breakfast and a tank o gas.
ya know ya wanna :D

[George]

Baron, I need more info. Google Maps doesn't know Frazier, CA.

I'm thinking to meet the SanDiego crew down south and ride with as far east as reasonable.

[beatlejuice]

george ill e mail hogslayer and see if he can help ya out. im just an ignorant country boy stuck in a computer world

[Raven]

I'll be in LA over Turkey Day (going over either Sunday afternoon 11/23 after the Ironman in Tempe or Monday 11/24) and will be headed back to AZ probably Sunday 11/30. Don't know if that will fit in with the timing to get it to Arizona or not.

Meanwhile, don't forget to send a press release to the local media and it doesn't hurt to take a little video (where's jdog?) to send to the local TV stations.

[HOG SLYR]

george ill e mail hogslayer and see if he can help ya out. im just an ignorant country boy stuck in a computer world
\
Check this out! Best breakfast in Frazier Park! Not many choices either :D

http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4TSHB_enUS299US300&q=3121+mount+pinos+way,+frazier+park+ca+93225&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

Big John's
3121 Mount Pinos Way
Frazier Park, CA 93225
661 245-2292

[beatlejuice]

ok the map hogslayer posted will be the new breakfast spot

[Jefro]

I just called the Mexican restaurant.
They open at 10:00am sunday morning.
And the place next door, Rockys, opens at 10am also.
Big Johns sounds like the best (only) place for breakfast.
Jefro.

[Jefro]

Driving Directions to
Newcomb’s Ranch



From the Los Angeles area

Take the CA-2 NORTH (Glendale Freeway)

Take I-210 EAST (Pasadena Freeway)

Exit Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada Flintridge

Head EAST on Angeles Crest Highway (Uphill)

Continue on Angeles Crest Highway

Pass Angeles Forest Highway (Palmdale turn off)

Pass Mt Wilson turn off

Pass Upper Big Tujunga turn off

Arrive at Newcomb’s Ranch on the Left side (approximately 27 miles)


http://www.newcombsranch.com/home_iframe.htm

[STony G]

I'm going to give Newcombs a call this morning and request if they can block off an area for us, for a photo op.

At around lunch time, Newcombs parking lot is full of bikes and because it is going to be warm, the lot will be packed. But before I do, can I get a head count.

[Klackey]

Me and Dave= 2 bikes

[beatlejuice]

me for sure lol!! i have contacted 6 others but i better let them chime in on their own.
by the way if anyone going to frazier park missed it. the restaurant has been changed to big johns, map is in post #119
looks like we are going to have a great california showing on a super 90 degree california sunday. sure glad we got this journal moving when we did. it would be a bummer to have to ride in rain, snow ice etc. like some of the other riders did. oh i just remembered we dont get that kind of weather. just fire wind heat :rolleyes: CANT WAIT TILL SUNDAY TO SEE YOU ALL!!!!!!!!! :04biker:

[Onicabbit]

oh me too! :D

[HOG SLYR]

I just called the Mexican restaurant.
They open at 10:00am sunday morning.
And the place next door, Rockys, opens at 10am also.
Big Johns sounds like the best (only) place for breakfast.
Jefro.

FYI Rocky's opens at 6:00am on Sunday but Big Johns has better food. If you do Big Johns park in the back, it's flatter and easier on a bike.

[beatlejuice]

the reastaurant is Big Johns. 9 a.m.

[George]

Would someone please post the current sequence plans for SoCal? I'm confused. Big John's and Newbomb's ranch and Julian, all this Sunday?

[Klackey]

To all who want to come along here is the schedule I have come up with…. Any suggestions are welcome…….

Saturday the 15th :
Leave Bakersfield AT 1:45pm from the Chevron Station at the Olive Drive exit off freeway 99. The station is on the west side of the freeway. Ride to the handoff at Mefford field by 3:00. Then tuck tail and return home to Bakersfield.
Might come back on 65 then take the back road up through Glennville and back down to Bakersfield. Most likely this will just be a super slab trip up and back. 125 miles round trip.


Sunday the 16th:
Leave Bakersfield AT 8:00am from the Dennys on White Lane just off the 99 on the east side. Ride up to the meeting place by 9:00 in Lebec and have breakfast with Beatljuice and crew at Big Jons (see post #119)for the hand off. At this point I am thinking I will join Beatljuice and ride up to the ranch to meet up with the SoCal group. Then just make my way home by whatever way looks fastest or fun depending on time and mood.

If anyone wants to start the ride out of town with me just post or PM me so I can know how many people to look/ wait for at the meet up points.

[STony G]

I called Newcombs and the manager will reserve a prime spot for us...sweet.
The following have confirmed:
STony G
beatlejuice
Klackey
Dave
Onicabbit
Byron
Jefro

I told her that I would be there about 12:30.

[Byron]

I will be there. Haven't figured everything out yet but I'll be there.

[beatlejuice]

so george to answer your question. frazier park in the a.m. newcombs in the p.m.
dont know when it heads to julian but i believe its next sunday.

by the way does anyone know who im handing off to at newcombs ranch? coin toss? or?

[Jefro]

I'm in too.
I'll be with the group riding from Big Johns up to Newcombs.
Jefro.

[STony G]

Would someone please post the current sequence plans for SoCal? I'm confused. Big John's and Newbomb's ranch and Julian, all this Sunday?

George,
The bag is going to Julian next weekend. Adam and I will bring it down.

so george to answer your question. frazier park in the a.m. newcombs in the p.m.
dont know when it heads to julian but i believe its next sunday.

by the way does anyone know who im handing off to at newcombs ranch? coin toss? or?

That would be me...I think. How else can I get a compromising picture of you?

[George]

Thanks, STony. Prolly see some of youse guys at Julian _next_ weekend.

[STony G]

Road Closures: Fire and High Wind

It appears that all the direct roads from Bakersfield, 5, 210 & 405, are closed due to the Sylmar fires.

I just checked the weather for Newcombs and they are under a severe weather alert...high winds and high fire alert. ACH is not closed. I'll give Newcombs Ranch a call this morning and get Suzi's take on what's happening up there.

So I guess I'm asking what would the Leg 39 riders want to do?

I'll send a PM, to the people who have confirmed, with my cell information.

[Marshal_Mercer]

Road Closures: Fire and High Wind

It appears that all the direct roads from Bakersfield, 5, 210 & 405, are closed due to the Sylmar fires.

I just checked the weather for Newcombs and they are under a severe weather alert...high winds and high fire alert. ACH is not closed. I'll give Newcombs Ranch a call this morning and get Suzi's take on what's happening up there.

So I guess I'm asking what would the Leg 39 riders want to do?

I'll send a PM, to the people who have confirmed, with my cell information.
Tony:

We could always go the "back way" through Wrightwood, down the mountain and through the twisties, then back up to Newcomb's. That should take about two hours if we hustle.

Either way, I'll see everyone at Bert's at 10 a.m.

Marshal

[STony G]

That's good for me...
we'll have to see what the riders from the north want to do. These road closures are really working against them.

[Marshal_Mercer]

That's good for me...
we'll have to see what the riders from the north want to do. These road closures are really working against them.
I checked the wind speed prediction for Sunday at Mt. Wilson. It is supposed to be a balmy 6 mph, not the 20-30 mph of overnight.

Marshal

[STony G]

I don't...6 mph...I know for sure the bike can handle it, but, are we in good enough shape? Man do you like living on the edge :bow1:. or what :rolleyes:.

See you in the morning.

[beatlejuice]

the pick up point in frazier is still good. newcombs is still good unless the fire changes direction. if need be we can change the 1 p.m. from newcombs to another spot. tony ill pm ya my number and we will touch base before we leave frazier.

[Onicabbit]

5North at 118 is closed!!!!!!!!!!
from DOT website

I 5
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
IS CLOSED FROM THE JCT OF SR 91 /IN FULLERTON/ TO ARTESIA BLVD
/IN BUENA PARK/ (ORANGE CO) FROM 2300 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0400 HRS EACH MORNING
MONDAY THRU SATURDAY THRU 11/22/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE

THE NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND CONNECTORS TO EASTBOUND I 210 /IN LOS ANGELES/
(LOS ANGELES CO) ARE CLOSED - DUE TO A WILDLAND FIRE - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE

IS CLOSED TO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC AT CALGROVE /IN SANTA CLARITA/
(LOS ANGELES CO) - DUE TO A WILDLAND FIRE - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE

IS CLOSED TO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC AT THE JCT OF SR 126 /IN SANTA CLARITA/
(LOS ANGELES CO) - DUE TO A WILDLAND FIRE - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE

[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA]
IS CLOSED TO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC AT THE JCT OF SR 126 /IN SANTA CLARITA/
(LOS ANGELES CO) - DUE TO A WILDLAND FIRE - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE

THE NORTHBOUND CONNECTOR TO EASTBOUND & WESTBOUND SR 4 /IN STOCKTON/
(SAN JOAQUIN CO) IS CLOSED FROM 2000 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0600 HRS EACH MORNING
MONDAY THRU SATURDAY THRU 11/22/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR
IS AVAILABLE

THE SOUTHBOUND CONNECTOR TO EASTBOUND SR 4 /IN STOCKTON/ (SAN JOAQUIN CO)
IS CLOSED FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0500 HRS EACH MORNING MONDAY THRU
SATURDAY THRU 11/22/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE

[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.

SR 14
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
IS CLOSED TO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC AT SAN FERNANDO /IN SANTA CLARITA/
(LOS ANGELES CO) - DUE TO A WILDLAND FIRE - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE

[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.

[beatlejuice]

were not afeared o no stinkin closed roads. we got highway wings!!!
too newcombs and beyond!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Onicabbit]

which way we going? if the 5 is closed? I got to find a way up tomorrow!

[Jefro]

So Cal is, once again, going up in flames.
According to the DOT post, there are available detours on our route.
From the 5 fwy south of Lebac through Santa Clarita, and then from the 5 fwy to the 210 fwy on the way to Newcombs, there should be detours available for such a busy fwy.
But we really won't know til the fires die down a bit overnight.
The winds are supposed to diminish on sunday.
I'll check in here later this evening (saturday).
Jefro.

PS: Byron and his KLR may be the only way for the Bag to get through.:D

[Onicabbit]

yep just waiting to see where the fire goes since they aren't anywhere close to being contained.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

So Cal is, once again, going up in flames.
According to the DOT post, there are available detours on our route.
From the 5 fwy south of Lebac through Santa Clarita, and then from the 5 fwy to the 210 fwy on the way to Newcombs, there should be detours available for such a busy fwy.
But we really won't know til the fires die down a bit overnight.
The winds are supposed to diminish on sunday.
I'll check in here later this evening (saturday).
Jefro.

PS: Byron and his KLR may be the only way for the Bag to get through.:D

Let me know. I'll get through to go get it. :06biker:

[STony G]

So Cal is, once again, going up in flames.
According to the DOT post, there are available detours on our route.
From the 5 fwy south of Lebac through Santa Clarita, and then from the 5 fwy to the 210 fwy on the way to Newcombs, there should be detours available for such a busy fwy.
But we really won't know til the fires die down a bit overnight.
The winds are supposed to diminish on sunday.
I'll check in here later this evening (saturday).
Jefro.

PS: Byron and his KLR may be the only way for the Bag to get through.:D

There ain't no way in h%ll that Byron, the Hi-viz jacket and his trusty KLR will be denied.


see you guys at Newcombs...the first round of beverages is on me!!!

[HOG SLYR]

If I-5 is closed use ACH to Angeles Forest Highway to 14N towards Lancaster then use N2 (Palmdale Highway) to 138 back to I-5 or 138 to Gorman Post Rd to Gorman or Lebec. More fun that way anyway.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

There ain't no way in h%ll that Byron, the Hi-viz jacket and his trusty KLR will be denied.


see you guys at Newcombs...the first round of beverages is on me!!!

I'll do my best to get there on time. I'll be coming up the 138 to the 2 at around 12:30........

[Byron]

Well I just checked the road closures and it looks like everything is back open again. Going to bring my ID as LE is supposed to be able to get through closure by presenting ID. How I don't have to use it though.

See everyone tomorrow! :)

[HOG SLYR]

Going to bring my ID as LE is supposed to be able to get through closure by presenting ID.

Hey thats cheating! :D Lucky dog!

[beatlejuice]

i 5 no. and so. was reopened at about 4:pm saturday.

[George]

See some of youse guys in Julian next Sunday (11/23).

To whom do we deliver in Phoenix? And Santa Fe? :D

[Tankereng]

I'm working on my schedule to be available to make it to Sante Fe if needed... the sooner I have a good estimate of when it would be there the better... :headbang:

[Jefro]

Glad to hear the 5 fwy is open.
See you gentlemen for breakfast in the morning.
Jefro.
:biker:

[George]

I'm working on my schedule to be available to make it to Sante Fe if needed... the sooner I have a good estimate of when it would be there the better... :headbang:

Adam, it'll be in Phoenix Sunday, 11/23. Who's up for Santa Fe??

[Onicabbit]

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[Onicabbit]

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[SDGeorge]

Hey, how'd it get here so fast :)...............



...............as for a 11/23 handoff in Julian, I'll be ready and waiting so just post or PM me the ETA. It's going to work out perfectly. I had already planed on taking off the week of the 24th, so any day that week will work out for a handoff to the AZ boys. Hey, John Diego (or anyone else) are you in for a ride to AZ?

Keep me in the loop. We still planning a Yuma turn over??

As far as I now the the call was still a Yuma handoff

The plan is still Yuma...... just need to set up a exact ETA for the handoff and we can't confirm that until we get an exact ETA for the Julian handoff.

I can ride with it all the way to Phoenix. You going all the way George?

Depends on the as to the time of the handoff in Julian.....the earlier the better.

I'll do my best to get there on time. I'll be coming up the 138 to the 2 at around 12:30........

Well, are we still on for the 11/23 handoff in :pie1:country? Do we have an estimated time of arrival? SDGeorge

[motomac]

George,I'm good to Sante Fe if noone from NM steps up. Might get a bit chilly up there.

[George]

George,I'm good to Sante Fe if noone from NM steps up. Might get a bit chilly up there.

Mac, thought you were in Florida.

Hope that Tom will carry it home then Reven will pick it up after Thanksgiving and carry home then to Sant Fe.

Do I have this right??

My thinking is that you and I have already don a heap-o-miles and gotta give others a chance unless it just gets stuck.

Heck, I would'a done more and still will if needed.

I'm looking forward to Juneau to Olympia next summer. :D

[Jefro]

We had a great ride today!
After breakfast in Frazier Park, we rode all backroads past Castaic Lake, around the high desert side of the San Bernadino mountain range, and up the Angeles Crest Highway to the hand-off spot at Newcombs Ranch.
The weather was perfect, traffic was light, and the company first class.
Here are some pics I took during the ride...
Jefro.

[Marshal_Mercer]

We had a great ride today!
After breakfast in Frazier Park, we rode all backroads past Castaic Lake, around the high desert side of the San Bernadino mountain range, and up the Angeles Crest Highway to the hand-off spot at Newcombs Ranch.
The weather was perfect, traffic was light, and the company first class.
Here are some pics I took during the ride...
Jefro.
Fastest camera in the West! Great company. Great fun. Thanks.

Marshal

[HOG SLYR]

Thanks all for a great ride and the great pictures!

Ron

[motomac]

George, I'll be back in CA for the Julian meet up.

[George]

George, I'll be back in CA for the Julian meet up.

See ya there.

[SDGeorge]

George, I'll be back in CA for the Julian meet up.

See ya there.

Now all we need is the bag :) anybody know who's making the run "to" Julian? and what time it's going to be there? :shrug1:

If we're having trouble getting it to :pie1:country, I’ll volunteer :hat1:to go and get it …………..let me know.

SDGeorge :03biker:

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Now all we need is the bag :) anybody know who's making the run "to" Julian? and what time it's going to be there? :shrug1:

If we're having trouble getting it to :pie1:country, I’ll volunteer :hat1:to go and get it …………..let me know.

SDGeorge :03biker:

The plan is to ride to Juilian next Sunday (11/23). Hopefully STony will chime in with a meet time/location for those of us that want to ride with it to Juilian. STony?

[George]

STony, what's the schedule for Sunday, 11/23?

Big Tom and Bob, you gonna come over for pie?

How many can we expect for Sunday? I know Mac and I plan on being there, soon's we know when.

I'll prolly head over on Saturday and camp somewhere in the area Saturday night.

[BigTom]

Uhhhh.

After months of planning, I may be a weenie. I have the green death leaking from my Motorcycle, I am just about to go see from whence. I've looked up and priced the whole enchilada, though:) If two hoses need the carbs lifted, and two don't, which one do YOU think is leaking?

Preliminary results should be in about an hour, I'd think.

[George]

Uhhhh.

After months of planning, I may be a weenie. I have the green death leaking from my Motorcycle, I am just about to go see from whence. I've looked up and priced the whole enchilada, though:) If two hoses need the carbs lifted, and two don't, which one do YOU think is leaking?

Preliminary results should be in about an hour, I'd think.

Tom, ya don't need to _remove_ the carbs, just pull out of the boots and lift'em up. I used a ratcheting tie down over a garage rafter to lift'em up a few inches. That give enuff lee-way to remove the rubber blanket and tighten the clamps. Try that first. Should get ya back on the road quick.

Keep us poSTed.

BTW, ya don't HAVE to ride an ST. Borrow a bike from Bob or Ray for Sunday if worse comes to worse.

[Onicabbit]

STony!

I want to try the PIE! :D Whats the plan?

[STony G]

Sorry everyone, ever since I got back to work Monday, I've been doing the 14 hour work day. I need to find a way to make a living riding my 1300.


The plan is to ride to Juilian next Sunday (11/23). Hopefully STony will chime in with a meet time/location for those of us that want to ride with it to Juilian. STony?

Adam, where do you want to meet and at what time? It looks like the Arizona contingent is really fired up to ride.

STony, what's the schedule for Sunday, 11/23?

I'll be meeting Adam Sunday, I'm guessing in the morning and shoot down there.

Big Tom and Bob, you gonna come over for pie?

How many can we expect for Sunday? I know Mac and I plan on being there, soon's we know when.

I'll prolly head over on Saturday and camp somewhere in the area Saturday night.

STony!

I want to try the PIE! :D Whats the plan?

You're about 45 mins. from me and I'm about an hour from Adam. If we meet, swap, take pictures and go, we'd be down in Juilan in about 2 hours.

George, are you planning on leaving Sunday for Yuma?

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Sorry everyone, ever since I got back to work Monday, I've been doing the 14 hour work day. I need to find a way to make a living riding my 1300.




Adam, where do you want to meet and at what time? It looks like the Arizona contingent is really fired up to ride.





You're about 45 mins. from me and I'm about an hour from Adam. If we meet, swap, take pictures and go, we'd be down in Juilan in about 2 hours.

George, are you planning on leaving Sunday for Yuma?

STony, are you going to ride all the way to Julian with us? Initially, I'm thinking we meet up in Beaumont to ride to Idyllwild and take backroads to Julian. Giving 2 hours to get there, I'd say a 8am meet up which would put us in Julian around 10-11am. Just in time for pie....err...lunch.

[Onicabbit]

hmm I would have to leave dirt early to get out to Beaumont by 8am. I might slow you guys down too if its really twisty

[SDGeorge]

George, are you planning on leaving Sunday for Yuma?

STony, are you going to ride all the way to Julian with us? Initially, I'm thinking we meet up in Beaumont to ride to Idyllwild and take backroads to Julian. Giving 2 hours to get there, I'd say a 8am meet up which would put us in Julian around 10-11am. Just in time for pie....err...lunch.

I had planed on getting it at least as far as Yuma on Sunday..... and the I think the "Real" :bow1: George was shooting for Phoenix and beyond :rolleyes:

SDGeorge:03biker:

[SoloTotoCoyote]

hmm I would have to leave dirt early to get out to Beaumont by 8am. I might slow you guys down too if its really twisty


As long as you make it, take as much time as you need. No one will care. There's no need to do any metal guard rail integrity tests this time around. :D

[George]

Tom has to get in on this Julian to Yuma, and Mac is gonna be there, too. I figure Phoenix Sunday evening then I'm going home by either or both of them.

I'm just a hanger-on for this leg, enjoy youse guys company. :D

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Ok, guys. Here's the plan unless something else comes up or someone has a better suggestion......

Ride to Julian
Meet Date: 11/23 Sunday
Meet Time: 7:30 - 8 am
Leaving Time: 8am
Meet Place: Beaumont 10fwy & S. 8th St (Gas station at corner of S.8th St/Ramsey)

Planned Route: 243 to 74 to 371 to 79 to 78 (Julian) Linky (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/5-CHES)

Approx Arrival in Julian: 10:30-11:00am

[George]

See youse guys in Julian Sunday morning.

[SDGeorge]

Ok, guys. Here's the plan unless something else comes up or someone has a better suggestion......

Ride to Julian
Meet Date: 11/23 Sunday
Meet Time: 7:30 - 8 am
Leaving Time: 8am
Meet Place: Beaumont 10fwy & S. 8th St (Gas station at corner of S.8th St/Ramsey)

Planned Route: 243 to 74 to 371 to 79 to 78 (Julian) Linky (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/5-CHES)

Approx Arrival in Julian: 10:30-11:00am

See youse guys in Julian Sunday morning.


Great news......:bannana.......now all we need to find out is if the AZ boys are coming for :pie1: or if we're meeting them in Yuma somwhere :shrug1:

SDGeorge :03biker:

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Ok, guys. Here's the plan unless something else comes up or someone has a better suggestion......

Ride to Julian
Meet Date: 11/23 Sunday
Meet Time: 7:30 - 8 am
Leaving Time: 8am
Meet Place: Beaumont 10fwy & S. 8th St (Gas station at corner of S.8th St/Ramsey)

Planned Route: 243 to 74 to 371 to 79 to 78 (Julian) Linky (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/5-CHES)

Approx Arrival in Julian: 10:30-11:00am

Hey, Guys and Gals......if you're going to be meeting us in Beaumont, please send me a pm or put a note here so that we can know who to expect. See y'all Sunday. :D

[BigTom]

If I gots a moto cycle I'm coming to Julian to eat pie. Doesn't mean anybody can't come to Yuma to eat, too:) Should know this afternoon!

[AzDesertRider]

See you fellers in Julian. I plan on being there good n early.

[dteel]

Sure hope you guys have a good time. I'm back in Wapello, Iowa enjoying a bit of a cold snap, 15.8 degrees this morning. Wasn't thinking about riding, well, at least not too much.

I was pretty sure that SDGeorge and John_Diego were planning on meeting you guys in Julian.

I've been having a pretty good time here visiting with family. Vicki and I plan on leaving here come the Friday after Thanksgiving. Will most likely be back in El Cajon on the 30th. Hope the weather is good as I need to get out and ride. Compared to here, it's bound to be good though.

Have fun guys and stay safe.

[Onicabbit]

OK going to try to Wake up and get going at 6:30AM to meet in Beumont/Banning gas station.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Whoohoo!!! Just counting the hours till PIE!!!! Oh yeah and that Pony Express thingy. :D

[motomac]

Did I miss something? Where are we meeting in Julian???

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Did I miss something? Where are we meeting in Julian???

Whoops.......good point. Only been to Julian once....isn't there a Mom's Pies place or something?

[Jefro]

We usually meet in Santa Ysabel at the Apple Country restaurant , which is next door to the Julien Pie Company.
Then we ride into Julien itself.

However, Adam can decide where to meet...


Apple Country Restaurants
30270 Highway 78
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-3495

http://local.yahoo.com/info-20825745-apple-country-restaurants-santa-ysabel

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Sounds good to me. All in favor say "Pie".


We usually meet in Santa Ysabel at the Apple Country restaurant , which is next door to the Julien Pie Company.
Then we ride into Julien itself.

However, Adam can decide where to meet...


Apple Country Restaurants
30270 Highway 78
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-3495

http://local.yahoo.com/info-20825745-apple-country-restaurants-santa-ysabel

[SDGeorge]

Sounds good to me. All in favor say "Pie".

We usually meet in Santa Ysabel at the Apple Country restaurant , which is next door to the Julien Pie Company.
Then we ride into Julien itself.

However, Adam can decide where to meet...


Apple Country Restaurants
30270 Highway 78
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-3495

http://local.yahoo.com/info-20825745-apple-country-restaurants-santa-ysabel

Here's the address to the Julian Pie Co ....in Julian.....lets know where the hand off is to take place.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Julian&state=CA&address=2225+Main+St

[motomac]

Womantriker and I will be there SD George and George.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Womantriker and I will be there SD George and George.

Hey, Motomac. Could you PM me your cell phone number just in case our group gets hung up or something. That way I can get in touch with you guys. See ya guys tomorrow.

[STony G]

What time is "kick stands up"?

See ya in the morning...just look for the freshly washed 03 1300.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

What time is "kick stands up"?.............

I'm thinking 8am but no later than 8:05am. Don't want to hold up the AZ guys who are coming quite a ways.

[BigTom]

OK. See you in Santa Ysabel...

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Just got home about an hour ago.

Trip Specs:
228 miles round trip
Temp Hi: 79*f
Temp Lo: 48*f


Arrived at the meeting spot to find STony and son along with Byron waiting. A few minutes later, Onicabbit joined our motley crew and away we went. We met everybody else for the handoff in Julian a couple of hours later. Had a great time and am very honored to have been able to participate in something so cool that benefits needy kids. Already looking forward to next year.

Here's some pics. I took the opportunity to get some action shots as I didn't recall seeing any elsewhere. Enjoy.

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=484&pictureid=5029
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[Tankereng]

Oh those roads......:drool1: :drool1: Thanks for helping out my friend. I'll be looking you up when I move back to California......in June 2011....:banghead:

[Onicabbit]

PIE PIE PIE:D:pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1:

Ill up load pics later tonight.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Oh those roads......:drool1: :drool1: Thanks for helping out my friend. I'll be looking you up when I move back to California......in June 2011....:banghead:

Gladly......remember, you can always visit before 2011, too. :D

I also want to say thanks for starting this. I can't tell you how many "Ooo's" and "Wow's" I get when I tell people about it. This is definitely one of those things that don't come along often and the opportunity to participate is priceless. Thanks, Tankereng.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

PIE PIE PIE:D:pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1::pie1:

Ill up load pics later tonight.


:D You'd swear we robbed Julian with the way you guys were stashing whole pies into your top cases. Looking forward to seeing the pics.

[BigTom]

Home again, Home Again, jiggity jig.

Ray made it home with his money. Miracles do happen!

More from me later.

[AzDesertRider]

Yess sir Adam handed off to BigTom, B.T. handed off to me & I ponied on in to my house in Yuma, Handed off to George who is in in route to meet AZST in PHX. Toooooo Cooool !!

Great day. good to see you all.

Shoot, almost forgot... I have pie in my top box....:D

[motomac]

Here's a group shot of the crew that showed in Santa Ysabel. And one of the shy photographer(womantriker)!!! In the group shot left to right: SD George, Ray, Byron, Big Tom, George, Womantriker, AZDesert Rider, Tony, Frank, Oncirabbit, and Solototocoyote.

[womantriker]

Hey there...
Not sure I'm posting this in the right place...but, there was a great turnout for the Pony Express transfer today. Am enclosing pictures of all who attended, the vest, the official signing of the banner, and a shot of all (except me, who was taking pictures of everyone else!) Adam did a great pic of a "pony" on an ST to mark today's meet. He also got conned into adding Toto to the sign on the back of my trike because he expressed disappointed not to see the dog there with Dorothy, lion, tinman, and scarecrow. I was thrilled with the addition! The guys spent some time admiring the new BMW that drove in.
George took off for Phoenix to get the photo in front of the Capital, and if no one was there to pick it up he was returning home to Kingman with it until the connection could be made. THANKS GEORGE...and to all were there today.

Carole-womantriker

[SoloTotoCoyote]

Nice shots....

[John_Diego]

Nice job Guys and Gal. Wish I could of been there, but I had other commitments this weekend.

John

[Tankereng]

:headbang: What a group....must be that milk from those happy California cows that gets everyone out on the road.....oh, and the nice weather too!! :headbang:

[George]

Good meet up today in Santa Ysabel. Added notes to ...??? Some other thread.

Anyway, today's pics are here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/album.php?albumid=486).

After stopping in Julian, Bob and Tom took me and SD George on a fine ride down 79 and across 8 to the Golden Acorn Casino. Figure they call it that cause anyone who gambles is a real squirrel. They don't build those places based on _winners!_ :D

SD George headed for, uh, SD and we three continued on to Yuma. From there, I finished leg 39 at the Arizona Capital building, turned over the package to Bryon (AZ ST.)

I still need to update the "where is it now" thread.

Good 900 mile weekend for me, always great to hook up with the SoCal crew. To bad Dana couldn't be there, but...

Family First!

Same goes for Raven, who really wanted some of the P.E. action. There's always next year, folks.

[BigTom]

Ahh.

Such as they are, my pics are in the album. Under the little camera on the left....

Better pics to follow from others...

[STony G]

Participating in the P.E. was a real honor and a kick in the butt (can I say ?). Seeing friends, I haven't seen in years and meeting new ones, way too cool. Thanks for the memories...and the PIE.

I believe leg 39 3/4 had set a new daylight record...

9 ST's sitting in a parking lot, on a mountain with great roads...on a gorgeous day. AND...we were one of the last people at Newcombs.:D

BTW.
The manager of Newcombs would like some pictures, if you have any please forward (E-maill) them to me and I'll print and send them along...just another excuse to go up the hill. If there is another PE next year, Newcombs would like to be included as one of the stops...we'll get preferred parking :D.

[dteel]

Man, you guys showed the SoCal spirit and did this ride up right! Now everyone needs to make sure you donate to the cause.

As George already mentioned, I'm way bummed that this event happened to arrive in the San Diego area just as I was out of town visiting family. :mad: I'll just have to let that go and look forward to the next one. I can tell from all the pictures that everyone had a great time, lots of smiles and satisfied riders; I expect the pie in Julian had something to do with that.

So glad you guys had a good time and had a great turn out for this event. If there was a larger group to escort the bag and represent the ST-Owners, I haven't seen pictures of the event.

Great job guys! :bow1::bow1::bow1::bow1::bow1:

[Onicabbit]

Sorry for the wait. Finally found the time to get to the pics.
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[SoloTotoCoyote]

Nice pics, Ed.