San Diego Palomar Mtn Ride.

derstuka · 05-17-2008, 01:42 PM

Well, today was supposed to be a mtn bike ride, but my friends changed their mind because it was supposed to get so friggin' hot today. This was a last minute trip decision, so I am sorry if some SD folks were wanting to go. I was on the road by 7:30am.

I started out changing my route again along the way, and I hit Pala Rd, and headed towards San Diego County's famed Palomar Mtn. I went up the South Grade (locals call it the tightside), went to the Observatory up top, headed back and stopped at Mama's Kitchen, and I ran into another 5th gen owner. He said he is a member on here, but doesn't post much. So, if you read this Todd, post on up! I then went down the East Grade (called the fastside) past pretty Lake Henshaw, over to Mesa Grande, and over to Santa Ysabel, down the 67, to Old Julian road, thru Ramona....(where it got to 104 DEGREES!!!!!) over to Highland Valley Rd, hit the 15 freeway, and headed home. It was around 180ish miles in all. I will tell you, it was a great ride, but I was SO happy to get home, as it was starting to bake. That 104 degrees was at 10:45am! I got back home and it was around 82-83 degrees nears the coast....so nice. Still getting warmer though.

I will let the pictures talk for themselves....with some comments of course!

Starting on Pala Rd (just east of 15 freeway)

Fillin' the old girl up.

Hard to see what the hell I am taking a picture of, but that is Pala Casino. One our our 13+ Indian Casinos in San Diego County. Welcome to San Vegas baby!

Citrus Orchard

Some migrant field worker...he looked like a foolio in his power ranger getup! I think he was stealing oranges....

Palomar mtn....was nice....only a few clowns on it when I got there.

That freak boy orange picker was following me around...I think he is a stalker. Nice tough man pose!

Get lost poseur!

Nice hole that I parked my rear tire in.

Near the top of Palomar.

I made it!

Palomar Observatory in the background.

Kinda neat looking...has a purty large lens!

The freak is back! What a nice pose once again!

Mother's Kitchen (mama's kitchen I call it) at the top of Palomar. The other VFRW member is on the far left taking off. He was scared of me!

Here is "Todd," with his '98 5th gen. He takes nice care of it....VERY clean! He gave me some nice cleaning tips as well!

Some of the burned area from last fall. Used to be a thick forest.

Lake Henshaw going down the East Grade towards the bottom of the mtn.

double-v-twin · 05-17-2008, 01:48 PM

Wow, great pictures !!

VFRiendly regards D-V-T

Scubalong · 05-17-2008, 03:15 PM

Nice pictures, It must be hot in that full suit.................By looking at you in that full suit I have to run for a cold beer

bikergirlmeg · 05-17-2008, 03:27 PM

That looks like a fun ride! San Diego has some pretty backcountry! I loved the funny captions!

Joey_Dude · 05-17-2008, 03:53 PM

Very nice, that orange worker must have some fast legs!!!

Speaking of HOT, last time I visited california I remember going to Taco Bell for an early lunch and when I was done and stepped out I was almost knocked senseless from the heat hitting me like

I don't blame the mtn bikers wanting to take a break that day.

Fizz · 05-17-2008, 04:35 PM

What 'stuka doesn't want you guys to know is that he can't actually ride. He loaded the bike on the back of his truck to take those pictures.

The ultimate poseur.

____

I need to get back on two wheels fast, then we can climb Broke Bike Mountain.

VFRShorty · 05-17-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viff

What 'stuka doesn't want you guys to know is that he can't actually ride. He loaded the bike on the back of his truck to take those pictures.

The ultimate poseur.

Viff you are hiiillarious

Sweet pics though stuke, maybe one of these days I'll have to see what CA is all about..... we have really nice scenery here too though

derstuka · 05-17-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viff

What 'stuka doesn't want you guys to know is that he can't actually ride. He loaded the bike on the back of his truck to take those pictures.

The ultimate poseur.

____

I need to get back on two wheels fast, then we can climb Broke Bike Mountain.

Viff!!! I am thoroughly disappointed....you couldn't keep my little secret quiet for one damn day!!! I am all washed up now little camper....time for derstuka to find a new home where he can pose.....

You can go

yourself on Broke Bike Mtn for that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VFRShorty

Sweet pics though stuke, maybe one of these days I'll have to see what CA is all about..... we have really nice scenery here too though

Yeah, we have some nice scenery down here, before they turn all the land into Indian Casinos that is! I am anxious to see your scenery up in OR. You and JB are gonna try and meet up for dinner/drinks, right? That would be cool. I am thinking the second friday I am up.

Fizz · 05-17-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derstuka

Viff!!! I am thoroughly disappointed....you couldn't keep my little secret quiet for one damn day!!! I am all washed up now little camper....time for derstuka to find a new home where he can pose.....

You can go

yourself on Broke Bike Mtn for that!

Noo! Why thou forsaken thy speaking of truth?

derstuka · 05-17-2008, 08:08 PM

It is like having Lois Lane tell everyone Clark Kent's secret! You are my kryptonite Viff! My

is now gone!

reg71 · 05-18-2008, 09:45 AM

nice pics, Jase. Now next time, if you throw oranges at that weirdo maybe he'll leave you alone. Or just buy a dman bag of oranges from him... That's all he wants... and some chicklets.. you want some SHIKless...

SLOVFR · 05-18-2008, 11:29 AM

Good post up there Jason! But I think I found that sock you were looking for ;)

SLOav8r · 05-18-2008, 07:39 PM

Awesome shots.

R.W. · 05-18-2008, 08:24 PM

Nice pics stuke, glad someone got out this weekend because my VFR was down for maintenance so I got out on the Mountain Bike this weekend for about 15 miles, both me and the dogs are worn out because I usually save all my Mountain Biking for the winter. I live about 2 miles from the best trails in WA.

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drewl · 05-18-2008, 08:42 PM

I know what you mean about the heat. The central valley sucked this weekend. I couldn't wait to ride back up into the hills. OH NO, I've become a heat weenie!!!

Taz · 05-18-2008, 09:19 PM

Nice,

How was the squid count riding up on the weekend ?

I prefer to go up the mtn., & around that area during the week, so I don't have to stop & see the squids on there GSXRs brake late & mis the turn & I have to call 911

Looks like you had a good day though, but I'm starting to go with Viff's theory about the truck

Especially for being on top of the Mtn. with unscraped spotless knee pucks

JMWY

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derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 08:32 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,582 Thanks: 17 Thanked 124 Times in 87 Posts	San Diego Palomar Mtn Ride. Well, today was supposed to be a mtn bike ride, but my friends changed their mind because it was supposed to get so friggin' hot today. This was a last minute trip decision, so I am sorry if some SD folks were wanting to go. I was on the road by 7:30am. I started out changing my route again along the way, and I hit Pala Rd, and headed towards San Diego County's famed Palomar Mtn. I went up the South Grade (locals call it the tightside), went to the Observatory up top, headed back and stopped at Mama's Kitchen, and I ran into another 5th gen owner. He said he is a member on here, but doesn't post much. So, if you read this Todd, post on up! I then went down the East Grade (called the fastside) past pretty Lake Henshaw, over to Mesa Grande, and over to Santa Ysabel, down the 67, to Old Julian road, thru Ramona....(where it got to 104 DEGREES!!!!!) over to Highland Valley Rd, hit the 15 freeway, and headed home. It was around 180ish miles in all. I will tell you, it was a great ride, but I was SO happy to get home, as it was starting to bake. That 104 degrees was at 10:45am! I got back home and it was around 82-83 degrees nears the coast....so nice. Still getting warmer though. I will let the pictures talk for themselves....with some comments of course! Starting on Pala Rd (just east of 15 freeway) Fillin' the old girl up. Hard to see what the hell I am taking a picture of, but that is Pala Casino. One our our 13+ Indian Casinos in San Diego County. Welcome to San Vegas baby! Citrus Orchard Some migrant field worker...he looked like a foolio in his power ranger getup! I think he was stealing oranges.... Palomar mtn....was nice....only a few clowns on it when I got there. That freak boy orange picker was following me around...I think he is a stalker. Nice tough man pose! Get lost poseur! Nice hole that I parked my rear tire in. Near the top of Palomar. I made it! Palomar Observatory in the background. Kinda neat looking...has a purty large lens! The freak is back! What a nice pose once again! Mother's Kitchen (mama's kitchen I call it) at the top of Palomar. The other VFRW member is on the far left taking off. He was scared of me! Here is "Todd," with his '98 5th gen. He takes nice care of it....VERY clean! He gave me some nice cleaning tips as well! Some of the burned area from last fall. Used to be a thick forest. Lake Henshaw going down the East Grade towards the bottom of the mtn. __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs Last edited by derstuka; 05-17-2008 at 03:23 PM.

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double-v-twin Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 02:25 PM My Ride: VFR 800 VTEC ABS Modell 2006 Candy Glory Red View my Photo Gallery Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow, great pictures !! VFRiendly regards D-V-T __________________

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bikergirlmeg Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 05-25-2008 03:17 PM Location: SLC, Utah My Ride: 2000 EX500 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That looks like a fun ride! San Diego has some pretty backcountry! I loved the funny captions! __________________ ~bikergirlmeg

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Joey_Dude Professional Po-Po Runner Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Today 03:29 AM Location: North Georgia - Find Me! My Ride: '99 VFR800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 619 Thanks: 13 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	Very nice, that orange worker must have some fast legs!!! Speaking of HOT, last time I visited california I remember going to Taco Bell for an early lunch and when I was done and stepped out I was almost knocked senseless from the heat hitting me like I don't blame the mtn bikers wanting to take a break that day.

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R.W. Uber Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 02:11 AM Location: Russian River CA - Find Me! My Ride: 99 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Nice pics stuke, glad someone got out this weekend because my VFR was down for maintenance so I got out on the Mountain Bike this weekend for about 15 miles, both me and the dogs are worn out because I usually save all my Mountain Biking for the winter. I live about 2 miles from the best trails in WA. Kitsap County Parks and Recreation YouTube - Banner __________________ Member- 5G Brotherhood Life begins at 45 degrees Last edited by R.W.; 05-18-2008 at 09:54 PM.

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