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This is an optional 4 day ride. At this time, I have three sites reserved for three nights (Thursday, 4/20–4/23, and one site for two nights (Friday and Saturday). I can expand that if needed, but don’t want to wait too long.
Please register here: https://scbmwrc.com/event/4-day-central-coast-camping/
We will be camping at El Chorro County Park outside of San Luis Obispo. After speaking with the Ranger, we will only be allowed three tents per site. And have to pay extra for the third bike at each site (when we arrive, I might be able to convince them otherwise). It looks like it will be about $20/night for each camper/tent. That will include firewood, a fire, heat, entertainment, and snacks.
I checked on motels/hotels for those not wishing to camp. Prices range from $80 up per night. Should be no problem finding lodging, and that will be up to individuals. Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, SLO, many choices near the campsite.
As noted above, currently we have space for 9 campers Thursday through Sunday, and 3 more campers Friday through Sunday. There are sites still available but don’t know how long that might last, so please sign up ASAP, and if needed, can get more campsites. Also, let me know if you are intending to do three nights or two nights.
Going up Thursday, setting up camp, etc. Friday, ride to Big Sur at least along PCH, return either PCH or another TBD route. Saturday, more riding in the area (I have a friend who lives in the area, and will likely ride with us and maybe show us some good roads). Sunday, return home. As we get closer, I’ll have routes available, etc. And, possibly a group dinner Friday night? Like I said, more details will follow in the coming weeks.
Again, please let me know as soon as you can! Thanks!
Please register here: https://scbmwrc.com/event/4-day-central-coast-camping/
(The North Rim/Utah ride was originally scheduled for these dates, but had to be postponed.)
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State Highway 1 @, Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405This is the only address shown anywhere that I could find
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State Highway 1 @, Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405This is the only address shown anywhere that I could findIs this the campground address, or where the campground is located?
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Hey Ron. Do you know what hotel you’ll be staying at?
Hi Joe – I was only going to attend if at least one other was hoteling, so I haven’t done any hotel checking/pricing as yet. Have you done any? -
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As of today (3/4), we have 7 campers for 3 nights and 1 for 2 nights at the Club sites. They are:
John C.
Howard
Gilbert
Brandon Key
Ed Taylor
Ric M.
Pete R.
Ryan G (2 nights)
If I missed you or have this incorrect, please let me know (email is fine– [email protected] )
If you want to attend this ride and camp, info me ASAP, as we are almost full up with the reserved sites. I should be able to get more if needed.
Thanks, and looking forward to this long weekend!
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Ron, what are you hearing from the hotel crowd?
Joe Reyes and myself both have reservations at the San Luis Inn & Suites. We made the bookings through Hotels.com. I don’t know of anyone else that’s hoteling. -
TC is also hoteling.
We have 10 campers, and still have room for several more takers (I booked another site, but can cancel a week or two before April 20 if we don’t need the extra site. (Karl and Sharon will have their own campsite).
Looks like 16-17 riders so far.
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TC is also hoteling. We have 10 campers, and still have room for several more takers (I booked another site, but can cancel a week or two before April 20 if we don’t need the extra site. (Karl and Sharon will have their own campsite). Looks like 16-17 riders so far.
Awesome John! Let me know if you want any assistance with route creation or such. -
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Hi John,Plan to trailer my bike to the campsite. I am working on a bike/trailer trip to Alaska this summer, just like to use this opportunity to practice my trailer skill.The campsite still has few (4) lots with utility connection available. Just like to know if I need get my own reservation. I can share my lot with other camper from the club and if anyone interested in carpooling.
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I emailed you, Willis—our sites are primitive, no electrical. We’ll see how we do on capacity, etc. for camping.
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Just booked the Site# Chumash 8 with utility for 4/20 to 4/23.
Thanks,
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Hi, Amit—-Good to have you! I’ll put you down for camping. I’ll collect at the campsite once I figure out how much per camper. Looks like it will be $50-$60 each for the three nights. Includes firewood and my company!
Travers, there are several non-campers (Joe Reyes, TC, Ron Z). Can check with them to see what they found. Would love to see you there.
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Well this doesn’t bode well.
Hwy 1 to Big Sur will be closed for months as Caltrans assesses new slides, damage.
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Well it’s suddenly kind of unlikely that I’ll be able to go on this ride. I had a ladder collapse under me at work and I now have 3 broken (not cracked, broken) ribs on my left side and I can’t do anything without acute pain. The landing also drove the temple of my glasses all the way through my left eyebrow from end-to-end, but that barely hurts.
I’m home and I’ll do what I can to facilitate the healing process, but the doctor had a good laugh when I hoped out loud that I’d be healed enough to ride in 9 days.
We’ll see. I’ll go if I can.
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Okeay, here are the final routes. Had to do a little tweaking, as some of the original roads are not in decent condition yet.
Kick off is Thursday from Panera Bread in La Canada. Meet by 9, KSU 9:30. Please be gassed up. The tentative plan is, arrive SLO by about 3-3:30, set up, etc. Dinner is whatever you all want to do (I’m for eating at camp, myself).
Friday, Coast and near-Coast ride, not a long day, probably leave El Chorro about 10. Lunch at Ragged Point (reportedly the farthest north we can go on PCH). Back by 4 or so.
Saturday, inland ride, leave by 9:30 a.m., lunch in Parkfield, back to El Chorro by about 4. Was looking at dinner in Morro Bay, likely the Hofbrau der Albotross, on the recommendation of Mary M.
See you soon!
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Wow Pete.. Take care. Give your body the time it needs. everything else in insignificant.
Let me know if I can help with anything.
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Hello John Where do we meet up on Thursday?
Hi Paul – Meeting at Panera Bread at 9am:990 Town Center Dr
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011KSU @ 9:30am.
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Hello Riders – the weather is looking awesome for this weekend!
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Travel in style thie time! I have electrical in my site in case anyone like to share it. See you guys in the morning..
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I hope you guys have a wonderful time. The weather looks like it will be about as good as it gets for both riding and camping and I’m really bummed that I can’t be riding with you.
I’m doing a lot better than I was the first few days after my accident, but I have to be extra careful about how I move. That’s the bad part about broken ribs: You can’t immobilize them and one wrong move can undo days of healing. Unfortunately, so can something as simple as a coughing or sneezing fit. 🥵
Anyway, I may not be with you in person, but I am in both heart and spirit. Ride safe and post lots of photos.
pete
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Here’s a link to the Google Drive folder where pics and write-ups can be uploaded for the newsletter:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SUm3XZRoeI5aNkkRdubFmI2JPtYJqrou
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