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Chris – I am sure you could make it. The main road is hard pack gravel/dirt with some washboard. On this trip I want to take some of the side roads available in the area but they are all passable without 4 wheel drive. In addition to the flowers I want to explore the San Andreas Fault which you can directly observe in the Monument area, and if we go on a moonless night Carrizo is designated as one of the few “dark sky” areas in California where celestial observations are the best due to the lack of light pollution. I will message you about the plans as things get closer.
Can I get your cell# in case I need to send a text? Mine is 949-903-3905.
Never mind – got it off the ride list.
Brandon – I may turnoff after we get on 166 and take Soda Lake Rd. through the Carrizo Plain. That would route me through Paso Robles. I probably won’t decide until we get to that point. It may not take me much longer than the planned route but part of the road is gravel. I plan on making the meetup tomorrow morning.
Hey everyone! I was planning on arriving at La Unica before 9am tomorrow but just looked at there website and they do not open until 9am.
Hopefully no one needs reminding but its daylight savings Sunday morning. If you don’t set your clocks back you will be showing up an hour early.
Thanks for posting the minutes. I don’t think I have seen them before. Lifts a bit of the veil of mystery! Thank you to all board members.
You need to register to participate but here are the ride details.
ABOUT THE RIDE
Welcome to the 2018 Orange County Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride!
We thank all of you Ladies and Gentlemen for your support. In only 3 years you have helped turn this into one of the biggest rides in the world! Check out what we have in store for you this year.Ride Start: Ducati Newport Beach
Pastries and coffee provided by Haute Cakes and Stumptown CoffeeMeetup Point: Vans headquarters for a reception and refreshments
Final Destination: The Monarch Beach Resort ETA 1:00 PM END Time 5:00pm
The Monarch Beach Resort has been gracious enough to host us and let us use their Grand Lawn, the premier location at their facility.
Executive Chef Collin Thorton has put together a full menu consisting of special food and drinks.
On the main stage Kid Ramos will be rocking it out for us like they do every year.
Also, the finest bikes from the ride and from Roland Sands Garage will be on display for your viewing pleasure.
Please feel free to invite family and friends to join in on the festivities!For those of you wanting to party hard, Monarch Beach Resort if offering special rates on their amazing rooms. Stay tuned for a special promo code.
NOTE: There will be a ride from Roland Sands Designs in Los Alamitos to the ride start point in Newport Beach leaving at 8:00 am. Check out the shop and start your day out with a great ride down the coast!
Anyone interested in meeting up mid-Friday morning to go over Ortega Highway, then down the 15 to the 76, and have lunch at Jilberto’s in Pauma Valley before continuing on to Anza Borrego? Several people have suggested Jilberto’s for lunch and I want to finally stop there this time on the way out.
Roberto – I may be interested in joining you. My son invited me to do something with him Saturday night so if I go I will want to come back on Saturday. I would rather not just go up on Friday and turnaround the next day to come home. Let me see if a Thursday departure would work.
I was just looking at the park website and noticed that there was an “alert”. It says that due to the fire danger all wood and charcoal fires are prohibited throughout the park. Only propane stoves are allowed. Hopefully there will be enough rain before we go, but if not any fires or grilling will be off the list.
David – I’ll let you know tomorrow. If I go I would meet you somewhere along the 5 as I will coming from Newport Beach.