triple Crown central coast 6/26-28

[Wheelie boy]

P.s. CHP $0.00 The Ride "Priceless!"

[Guest24]

Originally Posted by Wheelie boy

P.s. CHP $0.00 The Ride "Priceless!"

Both of those make for a very good memory for all who participated. Where are the pictures of that breakfast?

[Lars]

Late to the party, but it looks like y'all had fun. Hope I can join you again next year. Recent life has been a variation of "when your mind makes a promise that your body can't keep" (props to Little Feat).

[signit98]

Originally Posted by Nail24

Being touchy aren't we, Ralf. She could prolly lose her job for consorting with demonstrated road criminals.

If anything, she'd get a medal for restraining that bunch!

[rckendall]

First of all, I want to thank Jeff, Ivan TT, Wheelie Boy and all the riders from Z Rated for hosting a GREAT ride. A few months ago I contacted Jeff Williams to see if I could join the ride. After exchanging a couple emails I was accepted and had the ok to invite my long time friend and best ever riding buddy. Paul is the one who rides the Multistrada.

I arrived at the Motel 6 on Thursday and Paul and his wife arrived a short time later. They camped at a KOA near Avila Beach. They brought the toy hauler so Mary could hang out while the boys rode. It was great. We went to Avila Beach for dinner a couple times on our own as well as once with Jeff, Mike and Tony.

Jeff led Paul and I on a short 130 mile ride on Friday afternoon while waiting for others to arrive. After breakfast on Saturday morning, and a short rider’s meeting, we headed out. I was really impressed at how many from Z Rated looked out for the group. We rode up the coast in the morning and then turned inland where it was much warmer. We stopped several times so everyone could get a drink or a snack and just get a rest. I am accustomed to following so I just went along not knowing where we were, really. I have been working out of state for the last two years, and I found myself questioning “Where are we anyway (what state is this)?.

Dinner was in SLO that evening, and Paul’s wife Mary joined us. It was a blast. We ate good food and enjoyed sweet fellowship, took a walk for ice cream, and made plans for the ride on Sunday. Oh, by the way, Saturday’s ride was about 250 miles. Sunday, Wheelie Boy gathered us together in Atascadero for a ride east on 58 to Taft and back. Another 250 mile ride. It was kind of hot and we needed quite a few breathers to rest our horses. The average speed was kind of high most of the time. There was a great section just past halfway that made the trip totally worthwhile.

Paul, Mary and I had dinner at the beach again and just soaked up the evening. We were all so happy that we had come to take part in this event. And I say event, because it is so much more than just a ride. Yeah, the ride was awesome, put on by some very warm and accommodating folks, but that is just the center stage. The area has so much to offer, I just can’t wait to go back.

My trip home took a little over 4 hours for the 260 miles and my rear tire still has some tread left (I was worried a little). The only incident was the Postwoman who backed into my bike at the Motel parking lot. She was a stand up person and hounded me until we came up with a solution. So, in the end, I did not lose except for time.

I met some great people, hung out with my friend and his wife, enjoyed the beach weather, and had some really awesome riding.

Thanks again to everyone,
Richard

[Guest24]

Originally Posted by signit98

If anything, she'd get a medal for restraining that bunch!

On that, you and I can certainly agree, Ralf.

Wheelie boy: I've be know to exceed the posted limit a time or two. I'm just trying to stay ahead of the Harley Parades.

I'd really like to attend one of your west coast 3C events. It's a time distance problem for us on the east coast. No Jeff, I'm not independently wealthy.

Just planning and executing a little Eastern Continental Divide run is work, so I applaud those like Jeff, Ivan and Wheelie boy for their efforts. I mean this in all sincerity.

[signit98]

Originally Posted by rckendall

The average speed was kind of high most of the time.

THAT made me laugh, Richard... you should see these guy when there is no TC group around...

[Jeff Williams]

Originally Posted by signit98

THAT made me laugh, Richard... you should see these guy when there is no TC group around...

yep, 55mph
i like the idea that this is an event. Riding is great but putting a face to people from the internet is great. it makes this worthwhile.

WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER CENTERAL COAST RIDE NEXT YEAR.


Tony mike and i were talking sunday and we may change the lake Isabella ride to a large loop because of camper traffic in that area.
The loop would be: SB 192-150-ojai-33-Lockwood road- Serra neuavo(?)-166-58-166-tepesquet-foxencanyon-sb
its about 300+ miles.
dinner at cindys
What do you think.
jeff

[Jeff Williams]

[signit98]

What was Ivan riding? Don't see his bike anywhere in the pics?

[rckendall]

Yamaha R6 Blue

I thought it was another Suzuki until late in the day.

Bemmers were almost outnumbered.

[Guest24]

Calimari beemer supremo.

[SergioK]

Originally Posted by Nail24

Being touchy aren't we, Ralf. She could prolly lose her job for consorting with demonstrated road criminals.

Are you sipping from the McCarthyism cup again?


Wheelie... I would have made it except for the scheduling conflict. Oh well... there will be other rides I'm sure!

[stage1scott]

Originally Posted by signit98

If anything, she'd get a medal for restraining that bunch!

hey hey, let's not overlook the fact that said LEO has the distinction of being the ONLY triple crowner EVER to be nearly arested by the CHP on any ride--yosemite 2 years ago! seems she fails the "female officer respect" test!

[Guest24]

Originally Posted by SergioK

Are you sipping from the McCarthyism cup again?

Youtalkin'taME

[cartraodie]

Sorry for not responding earlier but just got on line to check out the ride report and pics then found out I had to register to reply. Mispelled my sign in name and could not correct it. Damn, hate to be so tech challenged! Any administrator that can correct my log in to "cartroadie" will get ticket-free wheelies for the next ride!

Just wanted to express my thanks to all of you for the excellent ride, great conversations, great scenery, good food, etc.,etc. Loose enough to be free spirited, organized enough to be safe, and fun enough to make me want to do it again, soon! Won't try to mention names because I am sure I'll leave someone deserving out. Everyone made us feel welcome, showed us the good lines through the corners (those that we could still see after getting into 3rd gear), and reminded me what the comradirie of riding does for the mind and spirit.

Many Thanks!

Paul Crawford
2006 Multistrada 1000S DS
red, of course, the fast color!

[kiwi az]

Originally Posted by Nail24

Being touchy aren't we, Ralf. She could prolly lose her job for consorting with demonstrated road criminals.

or hand out 24 tickets all at once at the rest stop and get a promotion!

[bingo]

And I still hear about the 'said' LEO on that ride. Questions like, Do you still do that? Will she be with you? :-) Love ya Shell

[Paulaner]

Originally Posted by Jeff Williams

yep, 55mph
i like the idea that this is an event. Riding is great but putting a face to people from the internet is great. it makes this worthwhile.

WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER CENTERAL COAST RIDE NEXT YEAR.


Tony mike and i were talking sunday and we may change the lake Isabella ride to a large loop because of camper traffic in that area.
The loop would be: SB 192-150-ojai-33-Lockwood road- Serra neuavo(?)-166-58-166-tepesquet-foxencanyon-sb
its about 300+ miles.
dinner at cindys
What do you think.
jeff

sounds like an event to plan for!

give me a shout if you ever plan a ride up this way.... lots of great roads, and I'll BBQ afterwards!!

thanks, Jeff for bringing it all together.
nice to meet all the Pelicans, and the Z crew as well....

ride on,
Len

[Jeff Williams]

len,
maybe next year we can have a ride near you.
the aug ride is going to be great, we found a new 30 mile loop which will test your skills and put a smile on your face.

jeff