Big Bear ADV/Street Ride – 9/20-22/2019

[Karl Wagner]

Forming up plans for a return to the San Bernardino mountains September 20-22, 2019 for another fall trail/street camp/hotel trip. Base for the weekend will be at Serrano Campground on the North shore of Big Bear Lake. I will be organizing the trail riding/camping for the weekend, looking for a co-leader for the street portion, including hotel arrangements. Meals are up in the air at this time, may or may not do a central meal plan or bring your own, TBD. Will update later.
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We have a double site reserved for this weekend at this time, Friday and Saturday nights. It will hold 16 people and 6 bikes. If you are interested in camping please let me know and I will gauge whether we need a second site or not. I will be taking non-refundable pre-pay for camping starting at the picnic in July. Camping will be in the order of $15/person for the weekend, Meals as stated above is still in development. I will reserve additional sites if we get more than 16 people reserved.
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Group meals or bring your own, what do you prefer? Interested in input, no guarantees.
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Let’s do some trails this September!

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[Ron Zablocki]

Interest confirmed. Do you have an address for the campground? I’ve like to search for nearby hotels.

[Karl Wagner]

Search Serrano Campground and it comes up, add Big Bear lake if needed, but I found it that way.

Good to hear Ron, think about leading the road group.

[Chuck Waychoff]

Definately interested Karl!

[Ron Zablocki]

Karl – I’d consider leading, but I’m not familiar with the roads there at all.
But my GPS can follow a route if anyone has one from previous rides, or if someone familiar with the area wants to map out a route for me. 🤔

[Karl Wagner]

Ron, we can get routes. I need a co-leader for the event to arrange teh non-camper details;
– arrange hotel options for the non-campers
– check out meal options
– ride leader to the event Friday, Saturday day ride, and Sunday home

Think about it, let me know.

[Ron Zablocki]

Karl – Okay, I’ll take this on unless someone else wants to.

I’ll be hoteling it for this ride.

[Karl Wagner]

You got it Ron, thanks!

We can talk ride routes and meal plans at the July planning meeting. Look for a hotel you and others might like and see if you can get a group deal and hold some number of rooms.

Thanks!

[Karl Wagner]

Sharon and I spontaneously took a Fathers Day run up to Big Bear for lunch to check out the campsites for the September Campout Ride. Found our double site is really good for a group of about 8 tents and the adjacent single site can easily hold 4 more, so we came home and reserved it. Hope everyone is ready for some fall camping and riding trails and roads!
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We also checked out one of the two dining spots on Fawnskin and give it a thumbs up!
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Reserveations will be taken starting at the July BOD meeting and Club Picnic.

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[Ron Zablocki]

No camping for us, but I’ll be looking to create a Sat route that’s interesting (no dirt!) 😬

[Bill Allen]

Just spent this past weekend at Serano Campground with the Airheads. Great site! Good showers and bathrooms. Plenty of shade. I believe there is a motel within a couple of miles of the campsite.

[Karl Wagner]

Wow Bill, I had that on the calendar for next weekend, bummer. You guys must have been at the other end of the campground, our sites are near the entrance.

Glad to hear you liked the venue. It sure looks like will work out good. And Roady gets a shower! 🙂

[Ron Zablocki]

Hey Bill – Did you by chance happen to catch the name of that motel you saw?

[Bill Allen]

Quail Cove Lakeside Lodge

https://www.quailcovelodge.com/

[Chris Roady]

Right on Karl … we had a couple of campgrounds without them on the TN trip …. you know I like me a shower after a long day in the saddle, especially in some of the muggy conditions we experienced in the South 🙂

I have told the story many times of our Chief Joseph ride when you said you found a campground for the night but there was no shower … Sharon says Ok and I say … uhhh hold up a minute 🙂 🙂

[Eric Wolf]

Count me in. Seems I can’t get enough.

After four days alone crossing the desert to get back home from TX (TN), I swore I’d never ride again 🙂 (not really)

[Eric Wolf]

I’ll be camping.

[Karl Wagner]

Great, here is the rolling list of attendees I am tracking:

Camping:
Karl W
Sharon W
Chuck W
Eric W
Chris R

Hotel:
Ron Z
Lorna Z

Will keep the numbers rolling. Remember I am taking non-refundable payment for this year in advance to better predict camping. Camping fees are crazy these days, will be setting the rate around $15/night per person, TBD. Meals not included.

[Erasmo Brenes]

Hey Karl,

Can you add Diane and I to the camping group.

[Richard Catarineau]

Karl, count Lisa and I in for camping. And group cooking sounds great on 2 conditions. 1) I’m not cooking, and 2) It’s not spaghetti (any meat and veggies for us – the KETO thing).

[Karl Wagner]

Got is Rick and Erasmo, that is 9 so far camping.

If we do do meals they will be simplier than last year, and if you don’t cook Rick, you have to take a dishes/clean up shift! 🙂

[Bill Allen]

Is this event suitable for Cadallac Margaritas?
Asking for a friend.
🙂

[Karl Wagner]

Bill Allen, tell your “friend”, CERTAINLY!

Shall I count you or your friend in for a camping spot???? :0

[Bill Allen]

Karl Wagner – Please do.

[Steve Hughson]

HI Carl,

Would you please add me (Steve Hughson)for camping and road. Thanks so much!

[Karl Wagner]

Update, here is the rolling list of attendees I am tracking:
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Camping – 18 people, 16 Bikes, 14 Tents, 1 dog:
Karl & Sharon W
Chuck W
Eric W
Chris R
Rick & Lisa C
Erasmo & Diane B
Bill A
Steve H
Larry T
Tim & Jeneane McC
Perk
Brandon W
John C
Brandon W
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Hotel, 3 people, 2 bikes:
Ron Z
Lorna Z
Jesse V
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Please update the Ride List also, just to make sure we have who is going, thank you.

[Ron Zablocki]

Jessie V and Larry T also expressed interest in this ride, and indicated they would do the hotel option.

[Ron Zablocki]

Jessie and I have booked rooms at the Motel 6 Big Bear via Hotels.com for Sep 20-22 (Fri-Sun).
The price is currently at $101/night and has A/C and WiFi, and there are rooms still available.
https://www.hotels.com/dl/hotel/details.html?hotelId=450433&intlid=iApp_RD_ShareLinkClicked_Message

[Karl Wagner]

Ok, updated the list.

Note, we have sites 7 and 8/9 double site for Friday and Saturday nights. If anyone wants to book one of those for Thursday night we can meet you up at the campground mid-day Friday.

We will be meeting at Irv Seavers at 8:30am for pre-ride meeting and leaving promptly at 9am.

Full schedule and route to follow.

[Ron Zablocki]

Karl – Is the street group also to meet with you at Irv Saver, or are we doing our own ride up?

[Karl Wagner]

Ron, let’s all meet there, but the offroad group will likely head right up to the campground, unload and take a shorter ride Friday from camp. I suggest you set up a longer street road to Big Bear so it is more enjoyable.

But, you are free to do something different if you like.

[Ron Zablocki]

Sounds good – I’ll setup a route to get there.

[Bill Allen]

I will meet everyone at the campsite.

[Joe Alwan]

Sign me up for hotel/street riding. New member – looking forward to meeting and riding. 1 person, 1 bike. Booked a reservation at the Motel 6

[Ron Zablocki]

Cool – Glad you could make it Joe! 👍

[Larry Troffer]

Ron, Karl – I plan to go on the street rides, but will camp rather than stay at hotel.

[Brandon Wilson]

I will be riding up solo as I will be working a half day before joining the fun.

[Karl Wagner]

Hi All,

As of today we have 18 Campers, 16 bikes at camp and 14 tents. I believe there are another half dozen or so hotel riders, but need to check the Ride List… you are all signing up on the Ride List right… 🙂
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The cost of the camp/food/parking/firewood will be $50 per person for the weekend camping, $40 for meals alone (non-camping). Payment will be collected at the September membership meeting. If you are not going to be at the membership meeting send me a check or your bike pink slip.
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Here is the plan for menu:
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Friday
Dinner – Sharon’s Chili, Salad, Smoores
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Saturday
Bfast – Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, Salsa, Sausage, fruit, juice, coffee
Dinner – Brats, Sourkraut, camp beans, Cookies
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Sunday
Bfast – Fruit, Rolls, Juice, Bars, coffee
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Ride routes are on development for both offroad and pavement, going up to Big Bear Friday, Saturday and Home on Sunday.
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More to come….

[Bill Allen]

Karl – Is it possible to opt out of the meals? Not only can I not east most of the items on the menu, but I’m planning on tequila based cuisine.
🙂

[Karl Wagner]

Sure, $20 per person just camping/fire. $40/person just meals, $10/person for single breakfasts, $20/person for single dinners.

All needs to be prepaid,

Thanks,

Karl

[Ron Zablocki]

Myself and Lorna will also be opting out of the meals.
But we would like to partake in some of Bill Allem’s tequila-based cuisine. 🤪

[Karl Wagner]

Opps, forgot. $5 for campfire visits…..for the weekend… 🙂

[Bill Allen]

Karl – Thanks for the accommodation.
Ron – Everyone is automatically enrolled in Friday night’s Margarita Madness!
🙂

[Bill Allen]

Larry Troffer – Did you tell Trish I will be serving Margaritas?

[Chris Roady]

Karl, do you do Venmo?

[Karl Wagner]

No we use Zelle using my cell phone # 6264834009.

For anyone using this please indiate what you are paying for per note above per person;

$50 Full Weekend Camping and Meals
$20 per person just camping/fire
$40/person just meals
$10/person for single breakfasts
$20/person for single dinners
5$ campfire

You can post it here, text it to me at the phone above, or just wait until the club meeting and tell me.

Thanks,

Karl

[Karl Wagner]

We are TWO WEEK out to the Big Bear club ride this month. We have 23 total registered with 18 camping, going to be a fun weekend!

Details are above, please let me know if you have any questions. Final meetup time and routes will be distributed this next two weeks. Please remit payment via Zelle or at the club meeting Saturday.

Thanks,

Karl

[Ron Zablocki]

If my bike is out of the shop by then both Lorna and I will be attending. If not, then I’ll be by myself on the loaner RT.

Karl – Do you have an iPhone and can accept Apple Pay?

[Richard Catarineau]

Karl – I just Zelle’d $100 for Lisa and myself.

[Erasmo Brenes]

Karl,
I zelle’d $100 for Diane and myself.

[Karl Wagner]

Received payment Erasmo and Rick, got it.

Sorry Ron, we do not have Apple Pay.

You can catch me at the camp, I know you are attending, you are leading the street ride.

Thanks,

Karl

[David Eastly]

I gave you a well worn $50 BILL yesterday. Old school.

[Karl Wagner]

Eastly you did?…… I do not recall……..

Juuuusst kidding, I got you Old School buddy!

[Karl Wagner]

Hey Kids,

Sharon and I are working on finalizing plans this week for the Big Bear Ride and look forward to riding with everyone. I have attached a list of the registrants as of today. Please post what you would like to register for this week so we can be prepared for you. Feel free to call me with any questions, 626-483-4009.

I will be putting out the full ride plan and off-road routes later this week. Ron Z is working on the pavement routes.

Thank you,

Karl

Attachments:

1. Big-Bear-Registrants-9-9-19.pdf

[Joe Alwan]

Hey Karl,

I’m street riding and staying at the hotel. Paid you for all the meals at Rainbow Oaks on Saturday.

Joe

[Karl Wagner]

Got it Joe, Cash recorded, good catch!

[Eric Wolf]

Loving the spreadsheet! Project engineers 🙂

[Karl Wagner]

LOL….. you are going to love the ride plan outline that I am preparing…. 🙂

[Karl Wagner]

Hey South Coast Big Bear participants! One week out to our next ride and we are looking forward to it. Just wanted to let you know:

1) Thank you to all who have communicated their meal and camping preference by making payments or written commitments in this forum post. As of today I have the following are coming and have fully paid or committed, unless noted below:
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Total 23 people, 16 Bikes, 5 offroad, 15 onroad, 18 camp, 5 hotel
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Camping – 18 people, 16 Bikes, 14 Tents, 1 dog:
Karl & Sharon W
Chuck W
Eric W
Chris R
Rick & Lisa C
Erasmo & Diane B
Bill A
Steve H
Larry T
Tim & Jeneane McC
Perk – ** Unpaid
Brandon W
John C – ** Unpaid
Brandon W
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Hotel, 5 people, 3 bikes:
Ron Z
Lorna Z
Joe A
Jesse V – ** Unpaid
David O – ** Unpaid
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2) Routes, Ride outlines, packing and food shopping will be being finalized this weekend and information posted. I know Ron is working on the street ride on Friday and Saturday and I will have the routes for off road Friday and Saturday done this weekend. There will be one group ride back on Sunday for those interested.
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ALL who are going up with the group on Friday will meet at Irv Seaver BMW at 9am!
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More to come soon!

[Chris Roady]

Paid for “full boat” via Zelle

[Jessie Vaca]

Hello Karl, I will be hoteling it and will not be there until Saturday. I will probably not be eating with the group but I’ll let you know and pay whatever is due on Saturday.
Where & when would the best place and time to meet the group be?

[Ron Zablocki]

Jessie – What time are you planning on arriving Sat? I was going to have the Sat’s ride KSU at 9 or 9:30 AM.

[Karl Wagner]

Big Bear ADV/Street Ride – Ride Outline

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Please see the Ride Outline attached for details on the ride next weekend, print out a copy for you information on the weekend details.
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Thanks,
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Karl

Attachments:

1. Big-Bear-ADV-Street-Ride-9.20-22.2019-Ride-Outline.pdf

[Karl Wagner]

Big Bear ADV/Street Ride GPX files – Friday ADV, Sat ADV, Sunday ADV/Street

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Hi,
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Please find attached the ADV Friday & Saturday routes and Sunday group ride home. Ron Z will be posting the Street Friday and Saturday route soon.
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Karl

Attachments:

1. Big-Bear-9-2019-Day-1-Adventure-Bikes.gpx
2. Big-Bear-9-2019-Day-2-Adventure-Bikes.gpx
3. Big-Bear-9-2019-Day-3-Full-Group-Ride-Home.gpx

[Joe Alwan]

For those of us coming over from the hotel – what time will breakfast be served?

[Karl Wagner]

Good catch Joe,

Breakfast will be around 8am and Dinner will be around 6pm.

Thanks,

Karl

[David Eastly]

Karl, I don’t see my name on the paid camp list! What the….

[Mark Borgeson]

David, it was deleted LOL.

[Brandon Wilson]

I hacked the list and removed it, per Mark.

[Karl Wagner]

My bad Eastly, your paid in my book. Sorry

[Richard Catarineau]

Low of 37 in big bear this weekend. Pack your longjohns.

[Ron Zablocki]

None needed for my hotel room with warm bed, hot shower and WiFi. All you campers can enjoy each other’s hard nipples at night! 🤔😂

[Kep Wadiak]

I just Zelled my $50 for camping and food. See you all at Irv Seaver’s.

[Karl Wagner]

Got it Kip, you are paid for camping and weekend.

[Karl Wagner]

Adventure Routes PDF Files
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1. Big-Bear-9-2019-Day-1-Adventure-Bikes.pdf
2. Big-Bear-9-2019-Day-2-Adventure-Bikes.pdf
3. Big-Bear-9-2019-Day-3-Full-Group-Ride-Home.pdf

[Karl Wagner]

Hi Big Bear participants, happy Thursday, we are two days out from our ride!
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I wanted to remind people that we have parking at the camp sites for the bikes that are camping only. Cars and visiting motorcycles will need to park in the parking lot right at the entrance. Our sites are a short walk from the entrance station.
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Thank you all for your understanding!

Karl

[Karl Wagner]

I will not be able to make the Optional breakfast at Katella grill Friday morning, if anyone else was planning on getting an early start to the day I wanted to let you know I will not be able to be there.

Karl

[Ron Zablocki]

Hi Guys and Gals – Sorry for the late uploads, but just gave my PC the latest and greatest hardware.

Anyhoo… I’ve attached the Day 1 (Fri) GPX and PDF files.

Attachments:

1. Day-1-Fri-Irv-Seaver-to-Motel-6-Big-Bear.gpx
2. Day-1-Fri-Irv-Seaver-to-Motel-6-Big-Bear.pdf

[Ron Zablocki]

Unfortunately, Lorna won’t be able to attend this weekend’s adventure with me, as my K1600 is STILL in the shop for reverse gear issues, and she needs some kind of back-rest. But I have the red RT they loaned me, and it’ll have to suffice. See you all Friday!

[Erasmo Brenes]

Ron,

Hwy 330 is closed, so you’ll need to modify your route for Saturday.

[Ron Zablocki]

Thanks Erasmo – I’ll have an updated route up soon.

[Ron Zablocki]

I’ve attached the updated Sat, Day 2 route GPX and PDF files. USE THESE!!

Attachments:

1. Day-2-Sat-Big-Bear-Loop-updated.gpx
2. Day-2-Sat-Big-Bear-Loop-updated.pdf

[Joe Alwan]

FYI… looks like 330 might re-open tomorrow (Friday) night. Moved here recently, so I don’t know how much one can trust info from Caltrans

https://roads.dot.ca.gov/

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[Ron Zablocki]

Oh well, go ahead and use the updated route anyway – just in case!

[Bill Reitz]

Hey Ron, I was looking at your Saturday route and it looks like there is no connection between waypoints 11 to 14. You routed on 173 but I believe that becomes a dirt road after the Pacific Crest Trail parking area at WP 11. Both TYRE and MyRoute will not connect but make big loops to get to WP 14.
Just thought I’d let you know.

[David Omlor]

Hi Ron – Since I am traveling from Moorpark, I plan to meet you and your roadies at the Grizzly Cafe for lunch.
– David

[Ron Zablocki]

FYI – I’ll have updated Day 2 (Sat) route files up soon.

[Bill Allen]

With regrets, I must announce I won’t be making this ride. I have a cold that started yesterday and it’s still hanging around.

Have a good time!

[Ron Zablocki]

We’ll miss you Bill – rest up and get ready for the next one!

[Karl Wagner]

Sorry to hear you are coming down with a cold Bill, really going to miss the margaritas……. I mean really going to miss you Bill!!! 🙂

Get well soon!

[Ron Zablocki]

All right guys and gals – here are the FINAL Day 2 Sat route files. Make sure you use these!

Attachments:

1. Day-2-Sat-Big-Bear-Loop-update3.gpx
2. Day-2-Sat-Big-Bear-Loop-update3.pdf

[David Eastly]

Bill, can you have the margaritas sent up? Asking for Karl.
Ron, Chris, Brandon and I will meet you at camp tomorrow. Looking forward to the weekend!!

[Karl Wagner]

Thanks for looking out for me Eastly…… 🙂

Hope you sleep well tonight!

See you at camp, looking forward to seeing that new hammock of yours and Roady’s!

[Brandon Wilson]

Hope you feel better Bill.

[Chris Roady]

no hammocks with 37* temps … tents will be deployed. You will be missed Mr. Allen!!

[David Eastly]

Congrats to Karl and Sharon Wagner for an outstanding weekend!!!

[Richard Catarineau]

Great camping trip! Kudos to Karl and Sharon!!!

[Chris Roady]

The Wagner’s raised the bar … great spot, breakfasts and dinners prepared and a fun group assembled to spend time with. Fun weekend and thanks to all who made it.

[Karl Wagner]

Kudos are for all who attended and whomever arranged the great temps! Made for good days and campfire evenings! Thanks to all who attended and chipped in with meal prep and clean up!

[Erasmo Brenes]

Thanks to Karl and Sharon for setting up a great camping experience!

[Steve Hughson]

Going to make you tired of hearing this Karl and Sharon but again “THANK YOU”. You put together a super fun weekend.

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