graydude Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 What's this you this you say? Temecula Days in Ramona (east San Diego county)? Time to shake things up a bit. Our previous HQ , the Motel Six in Temecula, is still close to $180 per night. I've found a great motel in Downtown Ramona for less than half! Temecula Days, Ramona Days, is the first organized ride of the year. A great chance for new comers to meet other riders. All bikes are welcome except loud pipes. I can't hear my XM radio. Here is what you can expect from this fun weekend: Clean, comfortable motel with the required tire kicking parking lot Five restaurants and taverns within walking distance Great weather in March New riding experiences for many. Yes, we will do Palomar Mountain! Chance to make fun of EDDDDDD No ocean this year The ride will be on Saturday morning, March 21st with side stands up at 9:00. I'm working on our group rate which will be for Friday and Saturday nights. Plan on close to 250 miles for the day. No crashes allowed this year. I need to get a show of hands to gauge interest so please respond. As long as I have one other rider, it will be on! Link to comment
eddd Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 No EDDDDDD on that date. I'm committed to the ATV Jamboree. I told you about that a while back, but I understand that with your age comes diminished mental capacity. Link to comment
mrduck Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Had to google Ramona........I see there’s a Tractor Supply store and a Starbux so sounds like a civilized place......... .is 243 from Banning up thru Idylwild open? That would Make for a good back road ride to get there...... So I’m in! Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Ramona Mainstage, a movie theater converted to a concert venue that's a block or two from the motel, has "Berlin" ("L.A.’s iconic synth electro-pop pioneers") playing on Friday night and "4NR: The Foreigner Concert Experience" playing on Saturday night. I've only been to Ramona restaurants for lunch, not dinner, but the food is great at Marinade on Main and they have craft beer on tap. Service, at least at lunch, is slow. There are plenty of cheaper, less "gourmet" options. I'm probably in. I can almost certainly show up for the ride, even if I can't make the overnights. Link to comment
LBump Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Though we'll miss the Ramona Pageant Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 18 hours ago, LBump said: Though we'll miss the Ramona Pageant Which, oddly enough, is performed in Hemet, rather than in Ramona. Link to comment
graydude Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Bill_Walker said: Which, oddly enough, is performed in Hemet, rather than in Ramona. You do know the name of the woman in the play is Ramona right? 2 Link to comment
Whip Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I will only be stopped by snow. 1 Link to comment
MikeRC Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 In. I will be roaming around California March 3rd to 24th anyway. Mike C Link to comment
BrianT Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Same good roads for riding. I’m IN. Link to comment
graydude Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Here is the room scoop: $84 per night including tax for two double beds or King single. Our block is for Friday and Saturday, March 20, and 21 but you can book one night if you like Call the Ramona Valley Inn directly at 760-789-6433 Reservation code is BMWST located at 416 Main Street, Ramona CA. Main Street is actually Hwy 78. From I-15 south, exit Hwy 78 and in 11 miles you will be there! Plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. Some will have live music. I will arrange a group dinner for Saturday night for those interested. Rooms are on the Exchange Club in Beatty level. Clean and basic I'll have a few beverages available We will be exploring some new roads so this will be fun! See ya in March! Link to comment
AZgman Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 IN and bringing a friend along for the ride. Room booked without issue. Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I can't make this ride. You guys behave. See you in Oakhurst. Link to comment
BrianT Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 10 hours ago, CoarsegoldKid said: I can't make this ride. You guys behave. See you in Oakhurst. I aim to misbehave. We'll miss you. 1 Link to comment
graydude Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, BrianT said: I aim to misbehave. We'll miss you. That’s what I’m talking about! Link to comment
longjohn Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 6:22 PM, mrduck said: Had to google Ramona........I see there’s a Tractor Supply store and a Starbux so sounds like a civilized place......... .is 243 from Banning up thru Idylwild open? That would Make for a good back road ride to get there...... So I’m in! 243 looks to be open. I'd really like to do that one again, so I might do the whole mountain route: Angeles Crest Shell>Wrightwood>Big Bear>down 38>10>243>Idylllwild>Ramona. About 330mi. Hmmm, long day. edit: oh a slight edit to the pic: Link to comment
LBump Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yep... the long way down to Ramona! Link to comment
mrduck Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Longjohn I was planning on a bit shorter route, Wrightwood to 15, slab to Banning, then 243 thru Idlywild (gotta be someplace there for a decent piece of pie for lunch!) then a leisurely ride down the mountain to Ramona........ Don J Link to comment
hedstrom Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 8:28 AM, mrduck said: Longjohn I was planning on a bit shorter route, Wrightwood to 15, slab to Banning, then 243 thru Idlywild (gotta be someplace there for a decent piece of pie for lunch!) then a leisurely ride down the mountain to Ramona........ Don J Don, Let me know your trip plan with meeting points.. I may want to join you guys for the trip down to Ramona Link to comment
longjohn Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 8:28 AM, mrduck said: Longjohn I was planning on a bit shorter route, Wrightwood to 15, slab to Banning, then 243 thru Idlywild (gotta be someplace there for a decent piece of pie for lunch!) then a leisurely ride down the mountain to Ramona........ Don J So Don, what time do you anticipate leaving Wrightwood? edit: Wait a sec. You do realize that there is 51 miles of freeway to get to Banning??????? Link to comment
mrduck Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, longjohn said: So Don, what time do you anticipate leaving Wrightwood? edit: Wait a sec. You do realize that there is 51 miles of freeway to get to Banning??????? Wrightwood....you’ve got a longer ride to get there so we’ll time it with you and Hedstrom , I’m coming up from the desert side...... 51 miles of fwy......yeah, hoping to time that so we miss the commuters, boring but quicker. And since I have zero experience with lane splitting, here’s your opportunity to pay me back for all the dirt and frozen gravel roads I’ve led you guys down! 2 Link to comment
longjohn Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 hours ago, mrduck said: Wrightwood....you’ve got a longer ride to get there so we’ll time it with you and Hedstrom , I’m coming up from the desert side...... 51 miles of fwy......yeah, hoping to time that so we miss the commuters, boring but quicker. And since I have zero experience with lane splitting, here’s your opportunity to pay me back for all the dirt and frozen gravel roads I’ve led you guys down! Or, I could meet you at the top of Angeles Forest Hwy at that rest stop/parking lot. edit. Otoh 2 may still be closed... almost 6wks for the snow to melt, hmmm it’s possible Link to comment
LBump Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, longjohn said: im down Sorry to hear you're down... is something broken...?? Hope you're able to get things in working order. 1 Link to comment
Groanup Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 You had me at "No ocean this year"! I think I can, but I'm still unemployed. Conditionally in. Link to comment
C_Williams Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Put me down for the long way down to Ramona! 1 Link to comment
Stir Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I'm obviously in. Great burgers at "Up the Hill Grill" Very good BBQ at Mainstage. Molly's Pub or Cheers for drinks Lot's of local wineries. Grant James, Turtle Rock and Milagro are our favorites Of course the fantastic riding to Palomar or out to Borrego Springs never gets old Marisco's has excellent Mexican food M Link to comment
Stir Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I am also offering up my home if people would like to hang out here as opposed to the Ramona Motel. I have a lot of seating. I could cook a brisket for Saturday night dinner. Let me know what you think. 1 Link to comment
AZgman Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Very generous of you Michael! I look forward to meeting you. Link to comment
longjohn Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/14/2020 at 9:27 AM, C_Williams said: Put me down for the long way down to Ramona! The last time I did the “longway”, actually the only time I did it, I started in San dimas >gmr>mt baldy>upland>210>15>138>18>38>10>243>idyllwild... It was a memorable day. Yes it was long but worth it. Aaaaand since Glendora ridge road is now open ()I’m inclined to do this route again. Link to comment
Groanup Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 8:28 AM, mrduck said: Longjohn I was planning on a bit shorter route, Wrightwood to 15, slab to Banning, then 243 thru Idlywild (gotta be someplace there for a decent piece of pie for lunch!) then a leisurely ride down the mountain to Ramona........ Don J Maybe something like this? Wrightwood to Ramona Link to comment
MikeRC Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Booked at the Ramona Valley Inn for Friday and Saturday. Not sure where I'm coming from or going after, but I guess I can figure that out later Mike Cassidy Link to comment
graydude Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 How many interested in Dinner at the BBQ joint just down the street? Give me an idea and I’ll call the place to,give a heads up. Link to comment
Ken S Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 In. Since I'll probably be in the area a few days before 3/20, can we get an idea of the scheduled ride route? Thx. Link to comment
AZgman Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 6 hours ago, graydude said: How many interested in Dinner at the BBQ joint just down the street? Give me an idea and I’ll call the place to,give a heads up. Friday or Saturday? In either case, put me down for 2 people please! Link to comment
Groanup Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 11 hours ago, graydude said: How many interested in Dinner at the BBQ joint just down the street? Give me an idea and I’ll call the place to,give a heads up. I could be talked into it... Link to comment
MikeRC Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 20 hours ago, graydude said: How many interested in Dinner at the BBQ joint just down the street? Give me an idea and I’ll call the place to,give a heads up. Sure, sounds good. Do they have a seniors menu? Are rounds of PBR on Todd? Mike C Link to comment
mrduck Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 12:01 PM, graydude said: How many interested in Dinner at the BBQ joint just down the street? Give me an idea and I’ll call the place to,give a heads up. Me too! Don J Link to comment
C_Williams Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I'm in for Dinner at the BBQ joint Link to comment
BrianT Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 12:01 PM, graydude said: How many interested in Dinner at the BBQ joint just down the street? Give me an idea and I’ll call the place to,give a heads up. Room is booked and add me to the dinner list …… and the Bourbon list. 1 Link to comment
hedstrom Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Due to unimaginable tragedy I will not be able to participate this time. My 11 year old grandson fell 300 feet to his death in the Catskills mountains this past weekend. I will attend to his family Hedstrom 9 Link to comment
Groanup Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 6 hours ago, hedstrom said: Due to unimaginable tragedy I will not be able to participate this time. My 11 year old grandson fell 300 feet to his death in the Catskills mountains this past weekend. I will attend to his family Hedstrom Elba and I want you to know our hearts go out to your entire Family. We will keep you in our prayers. 1 Link to comment
eddd Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 7:04 AM, hedstrom said: Due to unimaginable tragedy I will not be able to participate this time. My 11 year old grandson fell 300 feet to his death in the Catskills mountains this past weekend. I will attend to his family Hedstrom So sorry to hear of this tragic event. Ed Link to comment
graydude Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 6:04 AM, hedstrom said: Due to unimaginable tragedy I will not be able to participate this time. My 11 year old grandson fell 300 feet to his death in the Catskills mountains this past weekend. I will attend to his family Hedstrom Very sad to hear of your lose Hakan. My condolences to you and your family. Link to comment
MikeRC Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Well, after due consideration and contemplation I have flown home and will be missing the event. The rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in California soured my enthusiasm and brought up the potential for mandatory 14d isolation/quarantine either in California or on my return home. Where would I stay in California? At least at home I can sit in my den and keep busy. Hope everyone has a good time. Maybe things will settle down by November, and I can come back for DVD. Mike C Link to comment
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