San Diego Explorer Rally 2012
This Ride is completed now and it was great!
Everyone met new people and had a great ride, many bought new camping gear. Join us for a similar adventure next year. Below is a video and pictures from the ride.
Slideshow from the ride
Video from the ride
To join this ride next year visit the following link:
Below was the original ride plan:
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San Diego Explorer Rally 2012
"There are a limited number of rides in life,
So every time you ride, make sure that it's a great ride." gpsKevin 2012
This ride is open invitation, new rider are invited to join
Ready for an Adventure Bike Explorers Ride and Campout.
This may be your last chance before the winter
Yes in San Diego County! Join us for the 2012 San Diego Explorers Rally. November 2nd-4th 2012
Where? In the mountains of San Diego County
Base Camp for the weekend will be: William Heise County Park:
Arrive Friday night and set up your Tent, there will be a group campfire and a riders meeting starting at 8:00pm
Arrange to leave work early and join us for happy hour starting at 5:00pm (Bring your own drink)
About the Ride:
Saturday
Saturday morning it is Breakfast on your own, make your own coffee, and ride begins
Saturdays Ride Morning Section: Explore the southern mountains of San Diego County.
The morning route takes us on a mix of back paved roads, from narrow single lane forest roads to back highways, there is even a harder option for some dirt roads.
Morning route includes sections of: Boulder Creek Rd, Engineers Rd, Sunrise Hwy, Laguna Meadow Rd, Pine Creek Rd, Old Highway 80, Buckman Springs Rd, and Campo Rd
Hard options include: Cameron Truck Trail, Big Protrero Truck Trail, and Potrero Valley Rd
Ride distance in the morning is about 70 miles
See map: Day 1 Morning
Day 1 Morning Day 1 Afternoon
Saturday Lunch is at the Barrett Junction Cafe
Saturdays Ride Afternoon Section: The afternoon ride includes long sections of dirt roads for many riders, there is a easy paved option for those who like.
Afternoon route includes sections of: Campo Rd, Honey Springs Rd, Japatul Lyons Valley Rd, Boulder Creek Rd.
Hard Options includes: Cedar Creek Rd, and Eagle Peak Rd
Saturday Dinner: Hosted group dinner back at the campsite.
Saturday Evening: Campfire Stories
Sunday
Sunday morning it is Breakfast on your own, make your own coffee, and ride begins
Sundays Ride is the northern part of the county.
Sundays ride morning section: This morning section takes us on a mix of back paved highways through the Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation and over the top of Mount Palomar.
Morning routes includes sections of: Mesa Grande Rd, Palomar East Grade Rd, Palomar South Grade Rd, Hwy 76, and Rice Canyon Rd
2 Hard options include: Sutherland Dam Rd, Black Canyon Rd and Nate Harrison Grade Rd, both sections are dirt roads
Ride distance in the morning is about 70 miles
See map: Day 2 Morning
Day2 Morning Day2 Afternoon
Lunch at Rainbow Oaks Restaurant
Sundays Ride Afternoon Section: The afternoon ride follows the northern side of Mount Palomar on Hwy 79, then follows S-22 down to Scissors Crossing.
From there it is up Banner Grade Rd and Wynola Rd back to the campground
Hard option includes the Palomar Truck Trail. Great tougher dirt section
Sunday Evening: Some may start their journey home, others may stay and start their journry home on Monday morning.
Sunday Evening Dinner: Pot Luck, try your cooking gear out and cook something to share.
Sunday Evening: Campfire Stories
Monday morning go home
This is a gps ride, you will need a Garmin gps with a microSD card slot.
With your ride sign up you will receive a microSD card with custom maps for the ride.
Friday night you will receive gps training during the riders meeting
You will also receive paper map handouts.
Cost for the ride is $95
This covers your camping fees, group dinner on Saturday night and the gps customs maps and handouts.
Questions email: gpsKevin@gmail.com
Sign up now ride is limited to 50 people
To sign up use the buy now button below.
Sorry about the "Buy Now" Button, seems kind of weird, but it is the easiest way that I can figure.
Note form me, gpsKevin
My goal for this ride is simple, great riding, so you can count on great routes and places to ride.
But in addition: The ride is about camping, meeting new friends, seeing new parts of San Diego County.
In short, count on Riding too much, Talking Too much, Drinking too much, and Eating too much, What could be wrong with that?
Thanks
gpsKevin
FAQ's
Q: Would this be a good Noobs Ride?
A: Yes, Great place for a new riders to try this stuff out. The riding has so easy route choices, any the weather will just be starting to get cold. You will find lots of supportive people at the ride.
Q Are there bathrooms and showers at the camp?
A: yes, there are a short walk from our site.
Q; What do I do if I don't have a garmin gps?
A: Buy one, you need it, we will show you how to use it. You can get a great one for $100 bucks. ( See gpsKevin's gps recommendations)
Q: Is the riding really on my own?
A: Yes, but almost everyone hooks up and rides with a friend, or a new friend. That what makes Happy Hour on Friday great! You will meet lots of cool people.
Q What do I need to know about the San Diego County Parks (William Heise Park)?
Q: What is our campsite like?
A: We have a group camping area away from the main park, Great area, for tents and campfires.
Q: Can I transport my bike to the park in a truck and then ride
A: Mostly No. There is not room for cars, It is a small parking area, with only room for motorcycles. For special exemptions email gpsKevin
Go to: New gpsKevin Website