Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017

[Scud]

Neither S1 nor S2 are very twisty. They've both got nice sections though. S1 will take you over 6,000 feet. S2 is low desert (near sea level) and meets 78, for a lovely ride up the Banner Grade on 78 into Julian.

If you want to rumble up Kumeyaay's big sweepers, get off I-8 as soon as you make the big grade (at the desert watchtower exit), then follow old highway 80 to S1 to avoid the slab. If you want more twisties, go through Pine Valley on Old 80 then pick up 79 North where you will see this sign:

[JJ]

Might just go for Sunrise Hwy, only so I can hear the mighty Scura while climbing the Kumeyaay grade.

Who's twistier, S1 or S2?

Julian, hmmm, pie.

There is some EXCEPTIONAL "apple pie" in Julian!!  Cool little town!!

[JJ]

Might just go for Sunrise Hwy, only so I can hear the mighty Scura while climbing the Kumeyaay grade.

Who's twistier, S1 or S2?

Julian, hmmm, pie.

Julian is a cool little town  ...with some "Exceptional Apple Pie" as well!! 

Last time I rode through Julian - Oct. 14, 2011....




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[Scud]

There is some EXCEPTIONAL "apple pie" in Julian!!  Cool little town!!

Apple Boysenberry this morning...



And took a whole frozen chicken-pot-pie home in the wee-brick's bag.



Here's a teaser pic of a less-travelled minor road in the area.



I stopped by the Lake Henshaw campground after a nice little zip through Mesa Grande. Seems like good people there and a good spot for a rally. They are not worried about check-in or check-out times in October (off-peak) and said not to worry about making a reservation for camping. I'll probably pull my toy-hauler out there so I have a cozy place to sleep and my own kitchen. I can accommodate two Guzzi-Guests comfortably - and a third if somebody wants me to set up the truck-bed-tent.

Then I went up Palomar Mountain's East Grade, which is lovely. Then down the South Grade, which was full of road racers and photographers - great road, but that's why I usually avoid it on the weekends.

[JJ]

"The legendary SOCAL blue Flying Brick!" :1:

[bbolesaz]

meets 78, for a lovely ride up the Banner Grade on 78 into Julian.

Did the Banner Grade last year.    But since I came from the east, I had to crawl in the line up to the Border Patrol check point for about 1/2 hour. 

If you want to rumble up Kumeyaay's big sweepers

Yea, RUMBLE, that's it.

If you want more twisties, go through Pine Valley on Old 80 then pick up 79 North

Houston, we have a route !  Pie included.

[bbolesaz]

In 1907, Julian apples won the prestigious Wilder Medal, the highest award given by the American Pomological Society.
 

[PJPR01]

I am very tempted to make this...may just to have to trailer it out to avoid 3 days there and 3 days back of monotonous slab riding...

Now I'm thinking we should start a thread for the best Pie shops around the U.S.!  Julian was a fun place to visit back in the 80's, sounds like it's still going strong!

[bbolesaz]

Easy.  Pie-O-Neer in Pie Town, NM.  Get there early, the pies sell out quick.

Honorable Mention, Rock Springs Café in Black Canyon City, AZ.

[JJ]

Easy.  Pie-O-Neer in Pie Town, NM.  Get there early, the pies sell out quick.

Honorable Mention, Rock Springs Caf� in Black Canyon City, AZ.

Both have good pies...$35 per pie at Pie-Town...about $18 per pie at Rock Springs. 

[jlburgess]

Does anyone have cabin floor space or a extra bed and  want to split costs?  I live nearby but can't get my tent and dog there at the same time without a trailer.
Dog is a 4 year old Shiba Inu, about 25 lbs and very quiet.  Owner is 51 and likes good beer and a fun crowd, but snores (or so I've been told.  Liars!) 

[normzone]

Does anyone have cabin floor space or a extra bed and  want to split costs?  I live nearby but can't get my tent and dog there at the same time without a trailer.
Dog is a 4 year old Shiba Inu, about 25 lbs and very quiet.  Owner is 51 and likes good beer and a fun crowd, but snores (or so I've been told.  Liars!) 

I initially flagged Lucky Cabin #13 for out of state visitors - But you live here in San Diego. By any chance is your dog from out of state?

[oldbike54]

I initially flagged Lucky Cabin #13 for out of state visitors - But you live here in San Diego. By any chance is your dog from out of state?

 No worries , dog has his papers 

 Dusty

[jlburgess]

Well I'm only 50 miles away but the dog is technically Japanese.   Is that close enough or maybe only Italian dogs qualify?  She is guaranteed to provide some levity to the campfire shenanigans!   A bunk would free up some storage room for supplies too in the saddlebags for a nice supply run.....

[normzone]

Alright, you and your dog slip in under the "international" clause. I hope [Chuck in Indiana] and [bbolesaz] aren't allergic to dogs.

Since we've got a couple of known snorers, I wonder if we should call it the Thunderdome.

[Tom H]

Alright, you and your dog slip in under the "international" clause. I hope [Chuck in Indiana] and [bbolesaz] aren't allergic to dogs.

Since we've got a couple of known snorers, I wonder if we should call it the Thunderdome.

 

Tom

[oldbike54]

 I wouldn't be worried about the snoring , it's the exhaust emissions that are more concerning 

 Dusty

[ITSec]

I wouldn't be worried about the snoring , it's the exhaust emissions that are more concerning 

 Dusty

Better hope no one reports that cabin to the California Air Resources Board! 

[JJ]

Better hope no one reports that cabin to the California Air Resources Board! 

Of course, along with snoring from one end, then there is the METHANE pollution from the other end!! (lol)  :1:

[JJ]

Another shameless *** BUMP *** for this Thursday!!  :1:




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[Scud]

I dropped in at Lake Henshaw for breakfast on the Scura today.



And here is a little section of road nearby:

https://youtu.be/7p9AtUjhfUs

[JJ]

I dropped in at Lake Henshaw for breakfast on the Scura today.



And here is a little section of road nearby:

https://youtu.be/7p9AtUjhfUs

Well?  How was breakfast? How was the service?  Will the hoards of out of state "Guzzi-Geezers"  ascending upon Lake Henshaw in October be happy with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner at the Cafe?   

[Scud]

Breakfast was excellent, as usual. $11.00 for a spicy omelette with lots of avocado, a huge pile of hash browns, and wheat toast with real jam - none of that too-sweet jelly in single-serving plastic containers. Coffee was strong enough and served in a manly stoneware mug. Out the door for $18 with tax and generous tip - and a breakfast big enough to hold over till dinner.

[Scud]

And here's another section of road for your enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZERmkr3rIxg&feature=youtu.be

[Chuck in Indiana]

Doesn't look like any fun at all, Scud.. maybe I should cancel my airline tix?
Passing on the double yella is reckless driving in Indiana, with all of the ensuing baggage. Don't blame you, though.  Fortunately, most in SoCal will pull over and wave you on.

[twowings]

And here's another section of road for your enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZERmkr3rIxg&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for that!! Enjoyed it very much...

[JJ]

Breakfast was excellent, as usual. $11.00 for a spicy omelette with lots of avocado, a huge pile of hash browns, and wheat toast with real jam - none of that too-sweet jelly in single-serving plastic containers. Coffee was strong enough and served in a manly stoneware mug. Out the door for $18 with tax and generous tip - and a breakfast big enough to hold over till dinner.

Sounds good and that works for me! :1:  A big DISTENDING breakfast like that is a good thing...on a Road Trip ...and will easily hold one over until dinner time easily!

[Scud]

Doesn't look like any fun at all, Scud.. maybe I should cancel my airline tix?
Passing on the double yella is reckless driving in Indiana, with all of the ensuing baggage. Don't blame you, though.  Fortunately, most in SoCal will pull over and wave you on.

Yeah, that was a clear slow-down and pull over to allow me to pass. Very common here. Sometimes the pass can be executed by double-occupying the lane. But if a driver brakes and goes toward the shoulder (as that one did) I figure a pass is acceptable.

[JJ]

If I am in a car or SUV on a road like that and there are motorcycles behind me....I always pull over...and get an approval wave from the bikers every time! 

Sadly, not every cager is that courteous...

[dee g]

We may be in SoCal that weekend, but it'll be courtesy of Alaska Airlines and a rental car.  ~sigh~

We'd ride down, but getting back through the mtn passes that time of year is iffy.  IIRC, four years ago we got snow in the Cascades coming back from a trip to Cambria.