HeatWave Riding Club - Southern California

Palomar Mountain Motorcycle Ride

2010-01-15T10:49:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday, the club did a ride up and down Palomar Mountain, with side trips along other twisty roads in Southern California.

Five riders made the ride, leaving from Temecula. After riding up and down Palomar Mountain, we rode along Mesa Grande and Old Julian Highway, before stopping for lunch at Ramona Cafe.

After lunch, we rode Highland Valley Rd, Bandy Canyon Rd, Lilac Rd, Couser Canyon Rd, and Rice Canyon Rd, and then called it a day at Barley & Hops in Temecula.

Motorcycle Ride to Old Town San Diego

2010-01-08T23:17:00.000-08:00

The club did a ride to Old Town San Diego last Thursday, January 7, 2010. There were nine people who made the ride.

We started out in Temecula, and took the I-15 to Valley Pkwy, and rode the Del Dios Hwy to I-5. Then took I-5 into Old Town San Diego. Lunch was had at Old Town Mexican Cafe.

After lunch, we rode over Coronado Bridge, and then down the Silver Strand. We took the I-5 to I-15 and exited Scripps Poway Pkwy. From there, we hit Hwy 67 and took that into Ramona, and then Highland Valley Rd to Hwy 78, and up Bear Valley Pkwy to Valley Center, and Lilac Rd to West Lilac Rd, to Old 395, and back into Temecula.

Had beers at Barley & Hops afterwards, and then finished up with some dinner at Hana Sushi in Temecula.

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Sunday Brewery Ride

2010-01-06T10:37:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday the club did a ride to three local breweries.

It started out at Rainbow Oaks Restaurant for breakfast. Then picked up a few more riders in Temecula.

The first stop was at Breakwater Brewing in Oceanside for a couple rounds of beer. Then rode up the coast to San Clemente for another round at Port Brewing, along with some pizza. The last stop was at Backstreet Brewing in Ladera Ranch for one more round, before heading home on Ortega Hwy.

A few photos...

Motorcycle Ride to Barrett Junction Cafe

2010-01-04T22:28:00.001-08:00

Last Saturday the club did a ride to Barrett Junction Cafe. There were 11 bikes and 13 people who made the ride.

The day started out at Nessie Burger in Bonsall, and took some back roads down to Barrett Junction for lunch. From there, we rode west along Hwy 94 into San Diego, and then I-15 back up to Temecula.

A few of the members stayed for beer at Barley & Hops.

Here are a few photos...

More photos here.

Motorcycle Ride to Hennessey's Dana Point

2009-12-28T17:15:00.000-08:00

The club did a ride last Saturday to Dana Point and stopped at Hennessey's Tavern.

The day started out rather chilly, but become more tolerable by the coast in Dana Point. Hennessey's had firepits outside warming up the tents. We all had lunch there, warming up over corned beef and cabbage.

Afterwards, headed up the coast to Laguna Canyon, and then up to Cook's Corner. But we didn't stop there, instead rode through Live Oak Canyon, and stopped at Backstreet Brewery in Ladera Ranch for some better beer.

We took Ortega Highway back home.

Nine riders altogether.

Motorcycle Ride to Carlsbad

2009-12-21T21:29:00.000-08:00

The club took a ride out to Carlsbad last Saturday, December 19. We took some back roads leaving Temecula, through Rice Canyon, and then Highway 76 to Cole Grade Road, down past Lake Wohlford, and then cut across Escondido to Harmony Grove and Elfin Forest, until hitting the coast up to Carlsbad.

We had lunch at the Harbor Fish Cafe for some fish-n-chips, and then took Highway 76 to Fallbrook by way of Olive Hill Rd, and Live Oak Canyon. Then went our separate ways back home.

Some photos to share...

Christmas Party 2009

2009-12-15T09:47:00.001-08:00

The club had its Christmas Party last Saturday, with several in attendance. It was a pot luck style party with the usual white elephant gift exchange. Plenty of food and drink on hand, with live entertainment even.

Some photos to share...

See the entire album at...

http://stelis.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/HeatWave-Christmas-Party-2009/

International Motorcycle Show Long Beach

2009-12-09T22:54:00.000-08:00

The club took a ride to the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach last Saturday. Ten bikes left the staging point in Menifee and rode over Ortega Highway and then took freeways into Long Beach.

The show was considerably smaller this year than previous years, and on the ride back home the rain was just starting to fall.

Here are a few photos...

Last Motorcycle Ride to Idyllwild

2009-12-01T11:10:00.001-08:00

The club did a ride to Idyllwild last Friday. A group of six bikes started out in Temecula, and took Sage Rd into Hemet, and then Hwy 74 to Hwy 243.

Once onthe 243, they rode north to Lake Fulmor for a break. Then they turned around and headed into Idyllwild for lunch at The Lumbermill.

After lunch, they headed south on Hwy 243, and then east on Hwy 74, and then south on Hwy 371. They took some side routes along Wilson Valley Rd, and East Benton Rd, before making it back into Temecula. The finished the day at one of the member's homes with some beer and chow.

It was dubbed the "the last ride to Idyllwild" because the very next day it snowed in Idyllwild, and likely it will be until after the roads are cleared that we'll be back up there.

Staging in Temecula

Lake Fulmor Parking

Lake Fulmor

Hanging out at The Lumbermill

Toys for Tots Toy Run

2009-11-24T12:07:00.000-08:00

The club did a ride last Saturday (Nov 21) to support the Toys for Tots Toy Run, sponsored by the Goldwing Riders.

We staged up in Temecula, and rode east along Hwy 79, and then back west along Hwy 76, arriving at the Pauma Casino. We dropped off toys, and then ate lunch inside the casino at the cafe.

Afterwards, we watched the Gold Angels Motorcycle Drill Team perform their demonstration, and then took off for a short ride through Valley Center, Lilac, Couser Canyon, and Rice Canyon, before ending the day at Barley & Hops Tavern in Temecula.

The Toys for Tots Toy Run officially started in Oceanside, and had about 300 bikes. Some club members opted to ride in that procession.

Arrived at Pauma Casino

Some of the donated toys

Gold Angels Motorcycle Drill Team

Motorcycle Camping in Death Valley

2009-11-20T21:27:00.001-08:00

The club took a motorcycle camping trip to Death Valley last weekend, spending overnight at Furnace Creek Campground.

Seven people on seven bikes made the trip, leaving Saturday morning and heading up US Hwy 395, then stopping at Kramer Junction for breakfast. The route continued up Trona Rd, and then up through Wildrose, and finally into Stovepipe Wells where we bought our park passes for the day.

After setting up camp at Furnace Creek, the club took an evening ride to Dante's View. Back at camp, we cooked up some pork tenderloin, louisiana hot links, and roasted bacon over the fire. There was plenty of beer, wine, and whiskey, and enough firewood to last until midnight.

The following day the club rode Artist's Drive and then later stopped at Badwater Basin. Finally we headed into Shoshone and had breakfast at the "world famous" Crowbar Saloon.

On the way home, we passed through Baker, and continued down back roads into Kelso Depot to check out the old train station. Then finally made our last stop at Joshua Tree Saloon for one last beer.

The whole route went about 677 miles from staging back to staging.

The full set of photos (Stelis' photos) can be viewed here...
http://picasaweb.google.com/cleardigital/20091114DeathValley

Heading up Trona-Wildrose Rd

Brobrian on Dante's View

Enjoying the campfire

At Badwater Basin

The Crowbar Saloon in Shoshone, CA

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Idyllwild to Palomar Motorcycle Ride

2009-11-11T13:50:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday, the club did a ride to Idyllwild and then to Mt. Palomar.

We started up Hwy 243 in Beaumont, and then rested at Lake Fulmor to take in some great scenery. Then continued on to Idyllwild and had lunch at The Lumbermill.

Afterwards, we continued on Hwy 243, and then headed east on Hwy 74, and then south on Hwy 371 for a gas stop in Anza. Finally, we continued on Hwy 371, and then headed south on Hwy 79, and west on Hwy 76, and then went up and down Mount Palomar.

The ride finished in Temecula.

Parked at Lake Fulmor

Enjoying some entertainment at The Lumbermill, Idyllwild, CA

Motorcycle Ride to Stone Brewery

2009-11-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

Last Friday evening, the club did a motorcycle ride to Stone Brewery in San Marcos.

Stone Brewery did an event to open up archived casks of their Russian Imperial Stout from the past 10 years.

We staged up in Temecula, and rode down to the brewery to enjoy some of the Russian Imperial Stout, and nibble on appetizers. Afterwards, we rode our bikes to Dalton's Roadhouse for dinner.

Ride to Pappy & Harriets Pioneertown

2009-11-04T22:12:00.001-08:00

The club did a ride out to Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown last Saturday, November 1, 2009. After lunch, we continued through Joshua Tree National Monument, with a stop at Keys View.

On the way home, we rode through Box Canyon, and then up Hwy 74, splitting off at Paradise Corners, with some going home via Hwy 371, and others via Hwy 74 into Hemet.

A few of the club members stopped at Ocotillo Mexican Restaurant in Homeland for the Halloween Party.

At Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, CA

Inside Joshua Tree National Monument

Keys View, Joshua Tree National Monument

Fallbrook & De Luz Motorcycle Ride

2009-10-30T10:28:00.000-07:00

The club did a motorcycle ride around the local area, heading into Lilac, Bonsall, Fallbrook, and then stopping at J.J. Purty Landers Irish Pub for lunch. Afterwards, headed into De Luz and over to Ross Lake. Then, did some back roads around De Luz and up to the Santa Rosa Plateau, and then into Tenaja and La Cresta, finally ending up at Mike's house to grill up some steaks.

All in all, there were 11 people and 9 bikes.

At J.J. Purty Landers Irish Pub, Fallbrook, CA

Somewhere on the Santa Rosa Plateau

Ride to Shakespeare's Pub, San Diego

2009-10-19T12:18:00.001-07:00

The club did a ride to Shakespeare's Pub in San Diego last Saturday, October 17, 2009.

The route started in Temecula, and went down towards Pala, and then east along Hwy 76. We went up Mesa Grande Rd and stopped at Santa Ysabel for a break.

Then continued up Hwy 78 into Julian, and then south on Hwy 79, and then down along Sunrise Hwy to Interstate 8. From there, took Interstate 8 into San Diego for lunch at Shakespeare's Pub.

Ride to the Beer Hunter, La Quinta, CA

2009-10-13T10:27:00.000-07:00

The club did a ride out to The Beer Hunter in La Quinta, Saturday October 10, 2009. There was 11 bikes in all that made the ride. The route took us up Hwy 74 from Hemet to the other side in Palm Desert.

After lunch at The Beer Hunter, we headed south through the date palm groves, and then along the Salton Sea. Finally, headed inland along Hwy S22 into Borrego Springs, and up Montezuma Road before returning home to Temecula.

The whole route ran about 210 miles from staging to ending.

Some random photos of the ride...

Rest stop along Hwy 74

Hanging out at The Beer Hunter, La Quinta, CA

Beers consumed at The Beer Hunter

Viewpoint along Montezuma Road

Motorcycle Ride to Coronado

2009-09-21T18:08:00.000-07:00

The club did a ride last Sunday (Sep 20) to Coronado Island via backroads, Hwy 76, Sunrise Hwy, Lyons Valley Rd, Hwy 94, Otay Lakes Rd, and up the Silver Strand for some pub fare at Mc P's Irish Pub...

Nine bikes and ten people in all made the ride.

Mt Palomar Motorcycle Ride

2009-09-15T17:54:00.000-07:00

Photos from our last ride, Saturday September 12, 2009, included a ride up Mt Palomar, Mesa Grande Rd, and then lunch in Wynola.

After lunch, rode Wynola Rd, Banner Grade, and back into Temecula for a club meeting...

Coastal Run, Sep 5, 2009

2009-09-09T14:11:00.000-07:00

The club took a short ride out to the coast and back....

Stops along the way:

Pizza Port, San Clemente, CA

Backstreet Brewing, Ladera Ranch, CA

Hells Kitchen, El Cariso, CA

Trevi Lanes, Lake Elsinore, CA

After riding through tight twisties in triple-digit temperatures the week before, an easy ride along the coast was a relief.

Afterwards, some of us spent the rest of the evening at the bowling alley.

Pine Creek Rd via Motorcycle

2009-08-17T10:04:00.000-07:00

The club did a ride along Pine Creek Rd, starting from Pine Valley, up to Sunrise Hwy, along Mt Laguna, Saturday, August 15.

The route left from the Shell station in Temecula, east along Hwy 79, and then Hwy 78. We took Engineers Rd down into Lake Cuyamaca, and then back on Hwy 79 into Pine Valley for lunch at Major's Coffee Shop.

After lunch, we rode up Pine Creek Rd and encountered some very narrow pavement, with lots of bumps, sand, tight turns, and steep elevation gains. But it offered some great scenery, and a lot of quiet.

Once we hooked up with Sunrise Hwy, we followed it south, and kept going south into Campo, where we headed west on Hwy 94, and stopped at Barrett Junction for some beer. Afterwards, we continued west into San Diego, and took freeways home for our final stop at Barley & Hops in Temecula.

All in all, 230 miles from staging to the end.

Route map:
http://tinyurl.com/r6abkp

Angeles Crest Highway by Motorcycle

2009-08-09T20:38:00.000-07:00

Club members Shooter, Stelis, and Mikemo ride the newly reopened Angeles Crest Highway today...

Motorcycle Ride to Idyllwild

2009-08-08T20:36:00.000-07:00

The club did a ride up to Idyllwild along Hwy 243 for lunch at The Lumber Mill. Afterwards, rode up and down Mt Palomar, and finished up at the Wine & Beer Garden in Temecula...

Cleveland Forest Road by Motorcycle (July 18)

2009-07-18T22:15:00.000-07:00

The club did a ride today heading up to the Santa Rosa Plateau, through the community of Tenaja, and down along Cleveland Forest Rd (So. Main Divide Road), through the canyons and mountains above Lake Elsinore. Eventually coming out into Ortega Hwy, and stopping at Hells Kitchen for a break.

Then it was on to Dana Point for lunch at Hennessey's Tavern, before returning home.

Air temperature was in the 100's, but the wind temperature while riding was probably up around 120's. A really hot ride...

De Luz Ride to Menace Motorsports - July 16, 2009

2009-07-16T10:04:00.000-07:00

The club's "Thursday Ride" left Temecula through De Luz Rd, and up to the Santa Rosa Plateau, and down into Murrieta, heading out to Menace Motorsports in Lake Elsinore for lunch...