Soutern Cali Riders
#21
07-08-2008, 01:59 PM
RE: Soutern Cali Riders
ORIGINAL: kk6pg
.... \\;and going down the same road used to shoot the opener of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World back in the 50's. That section of 74 has stayed the same for 60+ years.
.... \\;and going down the same road used to shoot the opener of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World back in the 50's. That section of 74 has stayed the same for 60+ years.
Actually, it was the 60's. I remember going to see it with my parents at the drive-in.
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I love that movie!
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#22
07-08-2008, 02:57 PM
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RE: Soutern Cali Riders
Ortega Highway is one of the "most dangerous roads in America" (from the OC Register). \\; I've had two friends killed riding it. \\; People drive it fast and don't always stay in their lanes. \\; Still, it's a fun ride - just be careful. \\; Yeah, whatever you do stop at Cooks Corner. \\; Always a good biker hangout on the weekends. \\; Have fun!
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Lisa
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Lisa
#23
07-08-2008, 03:50 PM
RE: Soutern Cali Riders
ORIGINAL: olemiss8
It sounds like riding The Ortega could be waste of time...But I do want to go Cook's Corner, is there anything else I should ride in that area.. how is the desert riding?
It sounds like riding The Ortega could be waste of time...But I do want to go Cook's Corner, is there anything else I should ride in that area.. how is the desert riding?
I live in Temecula, the Ortega is not a waste of time, unless you get \\;caught in the construction but it is a dangerous road, alot of accidents and deaths. I won't drive the road in a car. Elsinore is a dump. Take the 79 through Temecula up to Julian, alot of nice riding through that area. Yea, don't say "Cali"
#24
07-08-2008, 04:30 PM
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RE: Soutern Cali Riders
ORIGINAL: olemiss8
It sounds like riding The Ortega could be waste of time...But I do want to go Cook's Corner, is there anything else I should ride in that area.. how is the desert riding?
It sounds like riding The Ortega could be waste of time...But I do want to go Cook's Corner, is there anything else I should ride in that area.. how is the desert riding?
#25
07-08-2008, 04:35 PM
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RE: Soutern Cali Riders
ORIGINAL: BadBoyFLSTC
Well, first thing is, don't use "Cali" down here. That is for the SF crowd. Other than that, watch out for the traffic. It can get pretty knarly out here. Have a great ride.
Well, first thing is, don't use "Cali" down here. That is for the SF crowd. Other than that, watch out for the traffic. It can get pretty knarly out here. Have a great ride.
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07-08-2008, 05:18 PM
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RE: Soutern Cali Riders
ORIGINAL: MetalStud
I just did the \\;\\\\\\;76 to Julian last week. Almost zero traffic and great road to just sit back and cruise. I came across a river with a few tubers, anyone know the story on the river,it's 100 ft from the road and it could be a state park of private camp
I just did the \\;\\\\\\;76 to Julian last week. Almost zero traffic and great road to just sit back and cruise. I came across a river with a few tubers, anyone know the story on the river,it's 100 ft from the road and it could be a state park of private camp
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Julian is a nice ride, so is Idywild.
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Desert is hot about 115* or more. \\; Borrego Springs is a nice place to stop for a bite to eat. \\; You need to stop at the Iron Door in Octillo Wells (Hwy 76), for $6 you can be an Official A$$hole and put your dollar bill on the wall with the rest of us.
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Continue on to Salton Sea and on the east side of the 'sea' you can go to Salvation Mountain (off Hwy 118) and that will take you into the Palm Springs area. \\; Much to see there too as long as you don't go in October (gay month there).
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From there back into the LA area for a trip up into Big Bear and visit Big Bear Choppers.
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What ever you do, ride safe and keep cool.
#27
07-08-2008, 05:26 PM
RE: Soutern Cali Riders
[quote]ORIGINAL: powaypete
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Nice ride, but be careful around the Salton Sewer. I would have a good supply of nose plugs unless you like the smell of putrid  \\;rotten fish.
ORIGINAL: MetalStud
Continue on to Salton Sea and on the east side of the 'sea' you can go to Salvation Mountain (off Hwy 118) and that will take you into the Palm Springs area. \\;\\\\\\; Much to see there too as long as you don't go in October (gay month there).
Continue on to Salton Sea and on the east side of the 'sea' you can go to Salvation Mountain (off Hwy 118) and that will take you into the Palm Springs area. \\;\\\\\\; Much to see there too as long as you don't go in October (gay month there).
Nice ride, but be careful around the Salton Sewer. I would have a good supply of nose plugs unless you like the smell of putrid  \\;rotten fish.
#28
07-08-2008, 10:06 PM
RE: Soutern Cali Riders
ORIGINAL: HarleyGirl76
Ortega Highway is one of the "most dangerous roads in America" (from the OC Register). \\;\\\\\\; I've had two friends killed riding it. \\;\\\\\\; People drive it fast and don't always stay in their lanes. \\;\\\\\\; Still, it's a fun ride - just be careful. \\;\\\\\\; Yeah, whatever you do stop at Cooks Corner. \\;\\\\\\; Always a good biker hangout on the weekends. \\;\\\\\\; Have fun!
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Lisa
Ortega Highway is one of the "most dangerous roads in America" (from the OC Register). \\;\\\\\\; I've had two friends killed riding it. \\;\\\\\\; People drive it fast and don't always stay in their lanes. \\;\\\\\\; Still, it's a fun ride - just be careful. \\;\\\\\\; Yeah, whatever you do stop at Cooks Corner. \\;\\\\\\; Always a good biker hangout on the weekends. \\;\\\\\\; Have fun!
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Lisa
2 more killed...
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http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008...7f0077d20b.txt
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#29
07-09-2008, 07:31 AM
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RE: Soutern Cali Riders
The view of Elsinore from the Ortega is nice, but don't stop, it's full of Crackheads.
#30
07-09-2008, 10:58 AM
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RE: Soutern Cali Riders
ORIGINAL: pjweber
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I live in Temecula, the Ortega is not a waste of time, unless you get \\;\\\\\\;caught in the construction but it is a dangerous road, alot of accidents and deaths. I won't drive the road in a car. Elsinore is a dump. Take the 79 through Temecula up to Julian, alot of nice riding through that area. Yea, don't say "Cali"
ORIGINAL: olemiss8
It sounds like riding The Ortega could be waste of time...But I do want to go Cook's Corner, is there anything else I should ride in that area.. how is the desert riding?
It sounds like riding The Ortega could be waste of time...But I do want to go Cook's Corner, is there anything else I should ride in that area.. how is the desert riding?
I live in Temecula, the Ortega is not a waste of time, unless you get \\;\\\\\\;caught in the construction but it is a dangerous road, alot of accidents and deaths. I won't drive the road in a car. Elsinore is a dump. Take the 79 through Temecula up to Julian, alot of nice riding through that area. Yea, don't say "Cali"
OK. That's it! I'm flying down to work in Irvine next week and I'm gonna run through the streets yelling "CALI, CALI, SOUTHERN CALI SUCKS!" Then when I get home I'm goin tto san Francisco and do the same only I'm gonna yell "Frisco"