So Cal Scooter Blog: April 2007

GLENDORA RIDGE ROAD RIDE – APRIL 14, 2007

Upland, CA

What: Glendora Ridge Road Ride
Where: “Legends” on the corner of Mountain Ave & 16th Street, Upland, CA
When: Saturday, April 14th at Noon

We are planning on meeting up at Legends in Upland at about Noon and leaving at 1pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome. The ride goes up Mt. Baldy, thru Glendora Ridge Road and exits Azusa Canyon. This is about 60 miles round trip, half of which is on a remote mountain road. There will be several gas stops planned along the way. We will end up back in Upland around 5pm. So come on out! Rain cancels. Feel free to message if you have any questions: Brian D. Schade - schade@adelphia.net

HEDONISM – APRIL 20-22, 2007

Bakersfield, CA
Sponsored by the Unforgiven Scooter Club

ITINERARY & LODGING INFO:
This years price is 20 dollars which includes campsite fees, and all the food, and beer and soda at the campsite plus embroidered patch.

FRIDAY APRIL 20 - Meet and Greet - Meet at Zingo's Cafe 3201 Buck Owens Blvd. Ride through Bakersfield leaves at 9 p.m.

SATURDAY APRIL 21 - Meet at Beach Park at 11 a.m. Beach Park is located at 24th Street and Oak Street - Bakersfield, CA. Entrance is on 21st Street. Just off the 99 freeway, downtown/178 west exit. Ride leaves at 1 p.m. We will stop for gas at the edge of town.

Ride to the campground - The ride to the campground is about 60 miles. If you can't make that distance on a tank of gas, you may need to bring a gas can. Bikes must be able to hold 45 mph on the open roads please, otherwise, all bikes are welcome.

Your bike MUST be in good condition as this is a mountain ride. Your brakes and tires must be up to the task. (Not to scare anyone off, this ride is incredibly fun but we will be away from most conveniences and hospitals so we don't want anybody to get hurt due to their bike being in unsafe condition).

You will be allowed to ride at your own skill level. If you aren't as steady through winding roads as other riders, don't sweat it, you can work your way through, we won't leave you on your own. We'll take care of you.

For the rest of the night, we drain kegs, eat hamburgers and hot dogs [I realize some scooterists are vegetarians, if enough plant eaters let us know they are coming, we will try to have some gardenburgers on hand for you, if we don't know you are coming, you'll have to fend for yourself =P ]. The DJ's will crank up the music, don't be afraid to dance. The bathrooms are indoor, lit with running water, there is even a shower!

SUNDAY APRIL 22 - Wake up and get ready for the ride back to town. Ride leaves at 11 a.m. (or as soon as the campsite is cleaned haha). 40 miles through the Kern Canyon along the Killer Kern River back to Beach Park.

for info contact: John - 661 444 4795 or Brian - 559 709 4791
Don't like to camp? Here are some places you might be able to bed down. Call ASAP as it looks as though rooms are limited.

Kern River Inn Bed and Breakfast, 119 Kern River Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, 760.376.6750 / 800.986.4382 - http://www.kernriverinn.com

Lake Isabella Motel, Highways 155 and 178, Lake Isabella, 93240, 760 379-2800

Lakeview Motel, 12090 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, 93240, 760 379-8250, 800 929-8250

Paradise Cove Lodge, 10700 Hwy. 178, Lake Isabella, 93240, 760 379-2719

FOR ALL THE INFO, GO TO: http://www.unforgivensc.net/
unforgivensc@comcast.net
for info contact: brian miller 1(559)709-4791

LAMBRETTA WORKS GRAND RE-OPENING BBQ & RIDE(S) – APRIL 21, 2007

San Diego, CA

Come join us on Saturday, April 21st, from 12:00pm - 5:00pm for the legendary BBQ by John Johnson, general tom-foolery, a scenic scooter ride sponsored by Secret Society Scooter Club San Diego, soul and reggae DJ's, and a raffle, all hosted at Lambretta Works Inc. 6244 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Meet at San Diego Coffee Tea & Spice (the old Kensington coffee location- (619) 280-9114 - 4141 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA. Rides leaves at 11am to arrive at 12pm. So come a wee bit early to gas and caffeine up.

For all the latest info and details, go to: http://www.secretsociety.org

p.s. - Don't have to much fun during the day that you'll be to tired to ride to the ? (of Question Mark & the Mysterians) benefit later that night.

Could you ask for a better day? food, ride, scoots, games and then close the night with a night ride, beer and 2 great bands: Creepy Creeps and the Baja Bugs.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

THERE WILL BE NO MONTHLY SOUTH BAY RIDE ON MAY 5 - INSTEAD, PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL SO CAL SLOW RIDE (see directly below)

SO CAL SLOW RIDE #6 – MAY 12, 2007

Torrance, CA
Sponsored by the South Bay Scooter Club

Dust off your old, slow scooter and bring it on out for our 6th Annual SoCal Slow Ride on May 12th, 2007.

This is for slow bikes ONLY. If your scooter can go over 50mph, it's too fast!!
Meet at Claim Jumper restaurant in Torrance, CA, at 12:30pm. Claim Jumper is located at the intersection of Lomita and Crenshaw Blvd.s. Ride leaves at 1:30pm

info@southbayscooterclub.com
http://www.southbayscooterclub.com

ORANGE CRUSH 13 – MAY 26-27, 2007

The OC / Long Beach, CA

ITINERARY:
ORANGE CRUSH 13-"NO TURNING BACK"

Friday May 25, 2007
7pm- Meet at Cafe Ruba in Costa Mesa
8pm-ride out-Hard Pack Night Ride-Newport Coast-Back Bay Road(be prepared for some curves in the dark)
9pm-Private Party for scooterists and rally goers (location will be disclosed to riders and rally goers-no car bandits!-maps will be distributed)

Saturday May 26, 2007
10am-11am-Meet at Cafe Ruba in Costa Mesa
Noon-Big Rideout-Pacific Coast Highway-Newport Beach-Orange Hills Ride-
2pm-Lunch and Events-Ye Olde Ship(Santa Ana)
2pm-6pm-Gymkhana, Raffle, Scooter Show (trophies donated by HardPack)
ET2 to be raffled off also on this day.
6pm-Big Night Rideout-Pacific Coast Highway to Long Beach, Ca
8pm-Alex's Bar and Nightclub
DJ Frankie, 2 Bands

Sunday May 27, 2007
10-11am-Meet at Cafe Ruba in Costa Mesa
noon-Big Sunday Rideout-The BRIDGES to Terminal Island.
2pm-Pit Stop at Alex's for refreshments
4pm-Barbeque and Beer at the Hard Pack Headquarters in Long Beach, Ca.
Maps will be distributed for Evening Barbeque at ride meeting point
6pm-Party all night long around the Bonfire-

Monday May 28, 2007 - Keep the dirty side down until next year!

Visit the HP website for update info: http://www.hardpacksc.com/

MONTHLY SOUTH BAY SCOOTER CLUB REGULAR RIDE – JUNE 2, 2007

Torrance, CA

Come join in on the longest running regular scooter ride in Southern California, the South Bay Scooter Club's monthly ride!!

Our rides go anywhere from our usual, beautiful Palos Verdes/Swerve N Curve route, all the way to long distance runs to Malibu and/or Laguna Beach and beyond and different places inbetween.

We are not into dues, duty, or officers, we just like to ride, ride, ride, so come along and do the same!

meet at Claim Jumper’s restaurant (corner of Crenshaw & Lomita Blvd.’s) at 12:30pm; ride leaves promptly at 1pm!

If you have any questions, e-mail: info@southbayscooterclub.com

BIG WHEEL LITTLE WHEEL RIDE/CAMPOUT RALLY – JUNE 8-10, 2007

LA / Los Feliz, CA

Mods vs. Rocker Campout! Campout or ride up for the afternoon. View some of California’s best scenic roads in the Angeles National Forest! Only 40 miles from Los Feliz/ Los Angeles . Ride ends at private campsite w/BBQ, games and raffel.

If you have a vintage Restored classic scooter, 50's rocket car with a motorcycle motor, a junk Frankenstein Vespa, retro classic piaggio, Norton that rolls up hills!, Honda SS whatever with clubman bars, I guess anything European is alright too. Or any rat trap that you think might make it, as long as you flipped the stock bars upside down, then OK you can come!

Oh, we're cool with the new retro bikes too. Basically this is a two wheel social event and if that sounds like something your into, then ride up and hang for half the day or camp!

Eddie A

ITINERARY:

Friday June 8th Meet and Greet!

Meet and greet in downtown Los Angeles at La Cita bar, 336 S. Hill st. (between 3rd and 4th St .)

10pm- Come early! This joint packs tight later at night. Dancing shoes optional!

Scooter pre-ride with the Reflections SC, ride leaves at 9pm. (Please check website for meeting location)
http://www.reflectionssociety.com/

Motorcycles may have a pre-ride to the bar, please check this website for updates.(TBA)

Saturday June 9th Camping!

Admission and what you get!
$10 per person to camp over night
$5 per person afternoon visit

As long as supplies last we'll try and provide you with:
1 Patch
1 Raffle ticket
Hot dogs and Burgers (limited Veggie burgers)
Bottled water

Please try to bring change! It's hard to ask our fur like friends for singles... THX

L.A. Clubs! We are trying to make this a participation rally, so we ask all motorcycle/scooter clubs to sponsor a game by organizing it. Bungee runs, wheel chair races, toss the mod, whatever you can think of! We'd love to add your club banner or link here!

This offer really goes out to all clubs who want to participate!
At the bottom! Please read info about parking your car in Los Angeles, campground info, driving your car up and whatever crap I can think of!

Motorcycles meet at Glory.

Ride leaves 12pm sharp (this may change)

Lots of cool stuff to buy and look at! So buy something Dammit!
4659 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90027 - (323)644-5679
http://www.glorysales.com

P.S. Please try and have loose $1 and $5 bills, unless you don't mind acorns and pine cones for change.

If you want to cruise or you have an old timer bike, then the scooter ride isn't a bad idea. They'll be taking surface streets all the way up to Angeles Crest Hwy, then straight up to the campsite! Their ride is short, but a little slower!

The motorcycle ride will have some up hill freeway miles!.

Scooters Meet at Eatz Cafe.
Ride leaves at 12noon sharp.
This place takes "cash only" and please save some change for us at the campground, bust your twenty's here!!

Eatz Café, 3207 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90039-1508

Need a place to stash your truck? Keep reading below......

Wanna ride faster? Then the motorcycle ride might be for you, just don't get in any ones way! Some freeway miles and "yes" a fuel stop before entering Angeles Crest Hwy and up to the campground... We know you can give them a run for their money..

Sunday June 10th return home.

Ride to Newcombs Ranch for breakfast! Then ride home

Important! Please read before you jump in your car, truck or bike!

Bandido Camp Grounds
This is a really cool camp ground that holds 130 campers. The site has 4 bathrooms, but no running water! Even though we will have bottled water, it's not a bad idea to bring a quart of water for yourself! If you need a bathroom with running water Newcombs ranch is open until 10pm and is only couple of miles away from the campsite!

There are many little fire rings at this campsite. I would suggest everyone to bring a small fire log with them! A small log will go a long way! Do not bring a chainsaw to dice fallen trees! That is not allowed at this park! Twigs and sticks are Ok.

Also you'll need camping gear, remember wild animals live here! Use common sense and keep your food out of your tent!

We'll provide firewood for the main camp fire only and power for music!

...Scroll to the bottom for camp directions...

Parking your truck/trailer before the ride up:
I understand some people will truck their bikes down, I can only suggest parking your car/truck at the Glendale metrolink parking lot. It has video surveillance and 24 hour security patrol. I would think this might be better than leaving your car in the streets of Los Angeles.

I also suggest you to unload your bike around the corner, then drive your vehicle into the parking lot. This would save you any harassment from the security guards and the parking lot allows 72 hour parking. So your good for the whole weekend! Heads up! Only two of the three parking lots are 72 hour free parking. Also this is nearby Eatz, the Scooter Meeting spot.

Glendale Metrolink parking lot - 400w Cerritos Ave., Glendale, CA 91204

People driving up to the campsite in trucks/cars and early birds!
t's a group campground, that has limited parking space! I would suggest people try and carpool together! When the Campground lot is full, we will still allow people to enter to drop off their gear and supplies. But you will have to park your vehicle at the second parking lot, that is a long walk away! So riding your scooter/ motorcycle will pay off!

Showing up early won't get you early access, but it's not a bad idea to beat traffic! We won't allow people to enter the campground until one or both groups show up, except people bringing in Rally supplies etc...

I can suggest people to wait at New Combs Ranch Dinner. It's three miles before the camp road turn off and it's the only restaurant/sports bar on the Angeles Crest Hwy! It's a real nice place to chill, with pool tables, food, Large T.V. and cool things to look at. Once you see the bikes and scooters you can follow them to the camp grounds, you'll hear and see them pass by!

How to get to the Camp Ground
Go North on the Glendale (2) Freeway Go East (right) on the Foothill (210) Freeway Exit at the first off-ramp, La Canada/Flintridge, Angeles Crest Highway Turn Left off the ramp and go 27 miles into Angeles National Forest. Newcomb's Ranch will appear on your left side.

The campsite is 2-3 miles pass Newcombs, look for the small sign! You make a left at the sign. Drive down 2 miles pass the Christian camp (don't enter their road). After that the campsite won't be hard to miss! It's the first campsite on your left!

Newcomb's website has a map, You'll pass one ranger information station on the way up. You can stop there to look at their map. You'll be looking for Bandido camp grounds.
Newcombs website has a map and directions: www.newcombsranch.com

http://www.bigwheellittlewheel.com
http://www.myspace.com/bigwheellittlewheel

TEMECULA AREA RIDE – JUNE 23, 2007

Temecula, CA

From Matt Gordon, one of the organizers of the Temecula Wine Ride: The Temecula Area Ride will be on Saturday, June 23rd, 2007.

Join numerous other scooterists for the Temecula area's fifth annual ride, to take place on June 23rd, 2007. This year is more about RIDING, than raffling, or relaxing! There will be no show-n-shine....just show-up, and go-up! This year's event will be quite different than other Temecula area rides, but should present a memorable day of riding with other like minded scooterists.

Make certain your scooter and your keister are up to a total of 110+ miles from near sea-level, to 5,500 feet and back again, through various regions in and around the greater Temecula area. This will be a RIDE to remember and one of the best days of riding of the season.

Meet-up at the Starbucks at Temecula's Tower Plaza, at the corner of Ynez Road, and Rancho California Roads (look for the big American flag) for a departure time of 10:30 am. Please be gassed-up and ready to go for the first leg of the day's adventure.

All scooters should be well serviced, reliable and capable of a long day of riding through different types of conditions. Vintage scooter riders should bring additional oil, cables etc. and make certain your bike is up to the task. The provision of a support vehicle is not guaranteed.

Riders should be prepared for the same. You will encounter some mountain riding, as well desert terrains. Ride at your own pace, and at your own risk.

This is NOT an individual, club or shop organized event, it's simply a group of friends old and new, and not-yet-made, meeting to enjoy their scooters individually by riding to the same areas together. Participate at your own risk, and at your own pace. The responsibility for your own safety, proper and legal riding practices, sober riding, observance of all traffic laws, DMV and insurance regulations are the sole obligation of each individual participant-rider and each individual passenger.

See you in Temecula on June 23rd. Check all the usual places for updated information as the date draws nearer!

MONTHLY SOUTH BAY SCOOTER CLUB REGULAR RIDE – JULY 7, 2007

Torrance, CA

Come join in on the longest running regular scooter ride in Southern California, the South Bay Scooter Club's monthly ride!!

Our rides go anywhere from our usual, beautiful Palos Verdes/Swerve N Curve route, all the way to long distance runs to Malibu and/or Laguna Beach and beyond and different places inbetween.

We are not into dues, duty, or officers, we just like to ride, ride, ride, so come along and do the same!

meet at Claim Jumper’s restaurant (corner of Crenshaw & Lomita Blvd.’s) at 12:30pm; ride leaves promptly at 1pm!

If you have any questions, e-mail: info@southbayscooterclub.com

AMERIVESPA – JULY 12-15, 2007

Seattle, WA
Sponsored by the Vespa Club of America

Since 1993, the Vespa Club of America has sponsored an annual motorscooter rally to promote scootering and VCOA membership.

Amerivespa 2007 will be held in Seattle, Washington on July 12 - 15. For more information about this year's rally, check out the following links:

http://www.vespaclubusa.org/vcoa_amerivespa.htm
http://www.amerivespa.org/

BEACH INVASION II – JULY 27-29, 2007

Santa Monica, CA
Sponsored by the Westside Scooter Club

FRIDAY, July 27:

7PM MEET UP @ COCK N BULL
Cock N Bull Pub - 2947 Lincoln Blvd (Cross Street: Ashland Avenue), Santa Monica, CA 90405 - http://maps.citysearch.com/map/view/163743 - (310) 399-9696

815-830PM RIDE LEAVES

10PM RIDE ENDS UP @ Underground /The Tempest: 7323 Santa Monica blvd., West Hollywood CA (Between La Brea & Fairfax); 9pm till 2am; 18+

SATURDAY, July 28:

11 AM MEET UP @COCK N BULL

Cock N Bull Pub - 2947 Lincoln Blvd (Cross Street: Ashland Avenue), Santa Monica, CA 90405 - http://maps.citysearch.com/map/view/163743 - (310) 399-9696
12 NOON RIDE LEAVES "WESTSIDE NOTABLE CANYON RIDE"

4PM -6PM WATERFRONT @ VENICE BOARDWALK
On the Waterfront Café - 205 Ocean Front Walk (Cross Street: Ozone Avenue), Venice, CA 90291-2408 - http://maps.citysearch.com/map/view/150124 - (310) 392-032

730 PM MEET UP@ COCK N BULL
Cock N Bull Pub - 2947 Lincoln Blvd (Cross Street: Ashland Avenue), Santa Monica, CA 90405 - http://maps.citysearch.com/map/view/163743 - (310) 399-9696
830 PM RIDE LEAVES

10PM SOULSIDE CluB
Hosted By Marv & Jimbo - Special host Jerry miller (the untouchables)- Djs spinning the Best of Soul, Reggae, Ska & 80’s
The Nocturnal Bar: 2101 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405 - 310-396-9010

SUNDAY, July 29:

11 AM MEET UP @
TOMMYS BURGER: 1900 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - (310) 392-4820
12NOON RIDE LEAVES - "BEVERLY HILLS RIDE" RESEVOIR STOP

3PM BBQ @ TANKTOPS CRIB
RAFFLE, SCOOTER CONTEST

-- ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE --

Contacts:
E-mail: info@westsidescootclub.com
http://www.westsidescootclub.com
http://www.myspace.com/clubsoulside
http://www.myspace.com/westsidescootclub

MONTHLY SOUTH BAY SCOOTER CLUB REGULAR RIDE – AUG 4, 2007

Torrance, CA

Come join in on the longest running regular scooter ride in Southern California, the South Bay Scooter Club's monthly ride!!

Our rides go anywhere from our usual, beautiful Palos Verdes/Swerve N Curve route, all the way to long distance runs to Malibu and/or Laguna Beach and beyond and different places inbetween.

We are not into dues, duty, or officers, we just like to ride, ride, ride, so come along and do the same!

meet at Claim Jumper’s restaurant (corner of Crenshaw & Lomita Blvd.’s) at 12:30pm; ride leaves promptly at 1pm!

If you have any questions, e-mail: info@southbayscooterclub.com

SF CLASSIC – AUG 9-12, 2007

San Francisco, CA

Bond. James Bond 007
barry@sfscootercentre.com
for info contact: Barry 415 558 9854
www.sanfranciscoclassic.com

SWERVE N CURVE #8 – AUG 24-26, 2007

Come out for the 8th Annual SWERVE N CURVE scooter rally!!

Details to come, but you know it’s always a good time with good friends, so plan on being there!!

info@southbayscooterclub.com
http://www.southbayscooterclub.com

Thursday, April 26, 2007

SoCAL SLOW RIDE - May 12th

New Pasadena Area Ride - April 28th

LA Weekend Revolution - May 4-6

Wrightwood Mountain/Desert Ride - May 19th

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

UPCOMING RALLIES & EVENTS!!

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