01-04-2019, 04:09 AM
(01-04-2019, 01:44 AM)Dave_imp Wrote:I moved out of the north east to San Diego because of my love for riding, so I don't even think of things like this anymore. My late brother lived in DelMar, CA for several years. Beautiful country.(12-22-2018, 01:21 PM)ohiorider_imp Wrote: The shortest day of the year has passed. From now 'til June 21, more daylight. I mentally celebrate December 21st as the very early start of a new riding season. Of course, that's weeks out, but we're on the path ...... we've started once again!I moved out of the north east to San Diego because of my love for riding, so I don't even think of things like this anymore.
Bob
Before I retired, the company I worked for often attended or sponsored automation trade shows in SoCal. I rented from Dubbelju in San Francisco in 1995 (R100 Mystic with bags) rode a nice stretch of the PCH, then went inland and rode as far south as Ventura. The road was so nice, I took much of it on my way back. Wolfgang, at Dubbelju, had given me good advice on where to ride.
2nd time in 1997, another BMW (R1100R) from California Rentals in SanDiego. Off to the hills once again (Palomar, Julian, etc) and a BMW rally in Pauma Valley,
3rd time - rented again from Ca Rentals in SD, met husband and wife friends riding rental HD in Barstow, and from there we went for several pleasant days riding around the Death Valley area. On my ride to Barstow, a diversion to Palomar observatory. This was December, so there was a light dusting of snow near top of mountain. Must admit, it got a bit cool riding Route 395 on the return ride to San Diego. Heated grips and e-vest and it was all good.
Three wonderful rides. And you, lucky dog, can do this any time you choose!
Bob