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Ola ! It seems like there are plenty of multi-day, long-distance destination rides scheduled for the first part of 2017 (Death Valley, Borrego Springs, 49’er rally, etc.), but nothing much in the way of “Day-tripper” rides to a destination for say lunch and a meeting (Say like the Rock Inn day-trip) coming up. I think a run up North into the Santa Monica mountains doing something like the Topanga Canyon loop might be fun (There are what, like 6-8 different routes up, over, and back ?). I would be interested in putting together a day-ride up and around North if enough people or the board is interested in doing a meeting on the coast up in the Malibu area. What say ye ? Cheers, Scott Hale.
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Thanks for all of the follow-up posts ! I am going to go try out a potential club day-ride tomorrow, 2/12, weather permitting. I am going to go up to Malibu and do Latigo Canyon Road up into the hills, and then Encinal Canyon/Decker Road (Hwy 23) back down to PCH. While I am sure many of you have done this route before, I am sure there are a few who have not (Like me) and would find it a good ride. I will be measuring the mileage, riding time and so forth. Planning for a few pit stops (Gas/toilet) and of course, FOOD. I am going to try and scope out a decent place with a room that can accommodate at least 10 with a backup location that could do a few more if necessary. I’ll write a post with some pics.
Generally – 22/405/10 to PCH. Go North on PCH, go right into the mountains.
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I was thinking that something like this would be perfect, a day ride. This would help new members to get to meet people before doing an overnighter. As long as I don’t have plans set in place I would really like to meet anyone who shows up. I’m a new member so this would be a really good ice breaker.
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Hey Chris, here is a “Retired Ride Group” informally putting day rides together. I know there was a recent informal ride posted, but it is really not more formal than a forum posting.
I would say throw it up on the Ride Forum and the Club Facebook page and see who responds…………..who knows, I might be “sick” that day!
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Thanks for all of the feedback ! I did not get an opportunity to do recon on the Latigo Rd. / Kanan-Dume Road this past weekend due to work, but hopefully this Sunday if the rain is gone. I dont want trow it out there until I get a chance to do it first – so it does not “Bomb” – plus I need to find a good place to stop and eat – Camarillo is a long haul over the mountains, although the offer is appreciated.
More to follow after I scout this route out. Thanks, Scott.
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Scott,
Shoot me a text if you run up there this Sunday. I may be available to ride along, would need to go in the morning. Places to look up for a lunch break:– Paradise Cafe, Malibu, on the beach literally, can’t beat the view
– Topanga Table, Topanga Blvd, good casual quality lunch spot, great food, not cheap.
– Rock Store, of course have to put it as a option. Iconic, biker place, similar to Hell’s Kitchen, or Cooks CornerKarl
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Karl, I need to go in the AM too, so if I go, I will give you a call beforehand and we can meet up as I pass through the South Bay area ! If not this weekend, perhaps the following with better weather. I like Paradise Beach, have been there before in a cabana setup – perhaps we can get the club a deal on parking ?
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Ok Scott, Let me know about this Sunday. I am on the road the following two weekends unfortunately.
Bill, Website says $6 with Cafe purchase, 4hr validation, well worth a great beachside place to eat. Alternatively, could pick up bfast at the beach in Santa Monica at the vendor just North of the pier, not sure what parking cost are there, and no where near a beautiful as Paradise.
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Karl, I saw your reply late last night, I ended-up getting stuck at a family get-together until really late last night up in Santa Monica, so I don’t think I’ll make the recon trip today – are you going to do Latigo road and Malibu ? My only hesitation is that the road conditions are going to be poor up there post storm – where I was at last night had tons of debris all over the road – branches, etc…. ride safe if you go, I think I am going to do the recon trip next week – cheers, Scott
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Hey Scott, Yes ran Latigo and a few others Sunday, the area has so many nice roads. Latigo is nice, the bottom 1/3 off PCH is kind of busy with residential traffic, but the top 1/3 is a good 2nd and 3rd gear turn road. The farther North and West you go the less communities and more open the road is. Have fun next weekend!
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