San Diego Run - Highland Valley/Santa Ysabel/Palomar
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Not more than 4 motorcycles. They expressed an interest in joining us, so I invited them. But I may just have them go with me the weekend prior and that way I can familiarize myself with the route. Either case, I'll make sure they lead.
The Roush is a pretty nice car. I wanna see
I'll PM some more local Zs to see if they want to join us.
The Roush is a pretty nice car. I wanna see
I'll PM some more local Zs to see if they want to join us.
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Originally posted by dczoner
Also, I think the motorcylces would be cool, plus if they go ahead of us they can watch out for cops
Also, I think the motorcylces would be cool, plus if they go ahead of us they can watch out for cops
Looks like there will be a good number of us. Hey if we get all the SD Z owners we might be able to show up the OC/LA guys. Not like its a competition or anything.
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Re: San Diego Run - Highland Valley/Santa Ysabel/Palomar
Originally posted by ganz
San Diego Z Owners: I'm getting the itch to drive the twisties again. I'm hoping for early March either 1st or 2nd, or 8th or 9th. The route goes as follows -
Starting off Pomerado exit at the I15 -> Highland Valley Rd -> Old Julian Highway -> Santa Ysabel -> Cut North on 79 -> Mesa Grande -> Palomar Fast Side Returning to the I15.
Hoping to meet at 9 AM and will finish (I estimate) at 1-2 PM.
Any response is welcome.
San Diego Z Owners: I'm getting the itch to drive the twisties again. I'm hoping for early March either 1st or 2nd, or 8th or 9th. The route goes as follows -
Starting off Pomerado exit at the I15 -> Highland Valley Rd -> Old Julian Highway -> Santa Ysabel -> Cut North on 79 -> Mesa Grande -> Palomar Fast Side Returning to the I15.
Hoping to meet at 9 AM and will finish (I estimate) at 1-2 PM.
Any response is welcome.
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That is exactly it. Microsoft maps rocks.
FYI Update List:
nwind21
zman23
dczoner
importriders
erock
Aloharacing(?)
SD350ZEE
roberto350z
Also, if you want a really good mental picture, I am going to do that route as a test tomorrow at 9:30 AM to familiarize myself. You can join me if you like
FYI Update List:
nwind21
zman23
dczoner
importriders
erock
Aloharacing(?)
SD350ZEE
roberto350z
Also, if you want a really good mental picture, I am going to do that route as a test tomorrow at 9:30 AM to familiarize myself. You can join me if you like
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Originally posted by ganz
That is exactly it. Microsoft maps rocks.
Also, if you want a really good mental picture, I am going to do that route as a test tomorrow at 9:30 AM to familiarize myself. You can join me if you like
That is exactly it. Microsoft maps rocks.
Also, if you want a really good mental picture, I am going to do that route as a test tomorrow at 9:30 AM to familiarize myself. You can join me if you like
One more map... this is the route down from P. Mtn right? Is so... wow.... those are some dense switchbacks.
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Originally posted by importriders
Are we going up the the tight side then down the fast side?
Are we going up the the tight side then down the fast side?
The route that I made out is exactly the one that nwind posted. E Grade looks somewhat tight, and I'd assume after point "6" on the map, it is pretty fast. (???) Edit: After point "6" is looks like spaghetti !
Looks like fun, but extra caution too.I will know by the end of tomorrow which is fast and which is tight.
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Originally posted by ganz
Now I'm getting a bit confused... which is the tight and which is the fast?
The route that I made out is exactly the one that nwind posted. E Grande looks somewhat tight, and I'd assume after point "6" on the map, it is pretty fast. (???)
Either way, I will know by the end of tomorrow.
Now I'm getting a bit confused... which is the tight and which is the fast?
The route that I made out is exactly the one that nwind posted. E Grande looks somewhat tight, and I'd assume after point "6" on the map, it is pretty fast. (???)
Either way, I will know by the end of tomorrow.
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Originally posted by Alang
I live about a 1/2 mile from Pomarado and I-15 if you want to use my house as a starting point.
I live about a 1/2 mile from Pomarado and I-15 if you want to use my house as a starting point.
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Preliminary Drive Review
Just got back from driving the route and I must say that if weather/traffic/other forces of nature permit, this run is going to be great. Those of you who went to the Otay/Lyons Valley run will find this to be like Lyons Valley times three.
A couple of notes:
I left at 10AM and I must have passed only 15 or so motorcycles throughout the run (not very many). However traffic does build up as the morning progresses. I think the closer to 9 AM we leave, to more enjoyable it will be for us all.
Highland Valley -> fun.
Mesa Grande -> Beautiful.
Palomar Mtn -> Redefines hairpin.
Didn't see a single cop, but I might have been lucky with my timing.
Palomar is fun, but on the down hill "tight side", I would advise drivers to give yourself a 1-2 foot buffer from the yellow line. Motorcycles and cars do cross it on occasion.
I didn't get to reset the odo, but I estimate I travelled a little over 100 miles. The trip took 2.5 hours. I suggest you go with a full tank of gas.
I look forward to our drive. See you there!
A couple of notes:
I left at 10AM and I must have passed only 15 or so motorcycles throughout the run (not very many). However traffic does build up as the morning progresses. I think the closer to 9 AM we leave, to more enjoyable it will be for us all.
Highland Valley -> fun.
Mesa Grande -> Beautiful.
Palomar Mtn -> Redefines hairpin.
Didn't see a single cop, but I might have been lucky with my timing.
Palomar is fun, but on the down hill "tight side", I would advise drivers to give yourself a 1-2 foot buffer from the yellow line. Motorcycles and cars do cross it on occasion.
I didn't get to reset the odo, but I estimate I travelled a little over 100 miles. The trip took 2.5 hours. I suggest you go with a full tank of gas.
I look forward to our drive. See you there!
No one has said if you want to meet up at my house or not, so I'll just post the directions and you can decide. If I can get a headcount, we can at least try to wait for everyone that is planning on showing up before leaving.
Are we still targeting leaving at 9:00 according to the original plans?
For those with navs, the address is 17666 Azucar Wy.
For the rest,
From I-15, take the Rancho Bernado Exit and head west.
The first intersection has two gas stations, and is West Bernado Drive. Turn right.
Go 3 traffic lights to Duenda Rd, turn left.
Over the top of the hill, the first left is Azucar Wy. I'm on the right under the street light.
MapQuest
See you there.
Are we still targeting leaving at 9:00 according to the original plans?
For those with navs, the address is 17666 Azucar Wy.
For the rest,
From I-15, take the Rancho Bernado Exit and head west.
The first intersection has two gas stations, and is West Bernado Drive. Turn right.
Go 3 traffic lights to Duenda Rd, turn left.
Over the top of the hill, the first left is Azucar Wy. I'm on the right under the street light.
MapQuest
See you there.