| Author | Message | ||
     Al_lighton |
This one snuck up on me.... This Thursday is the first Thursday of an even month, which means it is SCAB meeting night. Be at Knollwoods in Yorba Linda at 7:30 for a few hours of burgers, beer, and Buell talk. Knollwoods is in the shopping center at the intersection of La Palma Ave And Imperial Hwy, just north of the 91, see http://maps.google.com/maps?q=yorba+linda,+CA&ll=33.859796,-117.794380&spn=0.040 965,0.070694&hl=en I think I'm riding the Uly to this one. Anyone else riding up from San Diego? See ya there! Al | ||
| Dauphin |
Hey Al, I've been thinking about riding up. I'm a bit wary of LA traffic (and at night to boot!) but I'm willing to make the trip. When were you thinking about taking off? - Chris | ||
| Al_lighton |
I figure on leaving the shop around 5:30. Makes for a nice ride up there with the sun over the water to the west. We'll hit the orange Crush (tustin area) at about 6:30, lane split past most of it to the 57, and it's generally clear sailing from there. The 10:00 PM ride home this time of year is a bit cool, especially the length of Pendleton, so dress warmly. I'll probably wear my chaps to keep from getting too cold on the way back home. If you want, we can meet at Bigg's oceanside at 5:45. Let me know if you are going to so I can plan accordingly. Al | ||
| Sub65chris |
im new to the area and i just got stationed in ridgecrest . when is the next group ride ? can a reletivly new bueller participate? later peoples.  | ||
| Dauphin |
Ok, Al. I'll meet you at Biggs at 5:45. | ||
| Sparky |
I can't make the SCAB meetings on Thursday nights due to a conflict with another meeting. But could there be a date, time & place established to drop off camping gear to carry in the LuvShak for Laguna? Thx, Sparky | ||
| Yohinan |
Uhhh, yeah I dont think I will be able to make it either. I think most of you know why  John | ||
| Denisea |
Hey all! Don't forget to place your vote for Joanne for Lady Bueller of the year!!! What a simple, appropriate way to say thanks to such a beautiful person who has done so very much for so very many of us. Thanks again Joanne.  D | ||
| Sandblast |
I'm there sweety, thanks for the reminder, how are you two? | ||
| Slaughter |
BE THERE!!! From the Buell website: Don't miss this opportunity to ride some of the best roads in the country with those who best know how to tame them: local BRAG members! SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Golden State Glendale Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale, California THE LOWDOWN: A one-day "destination ride" to Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond, California to watch Buell® racers from H-D/Buell of Glendale (and others) compete. TWISTED HIGHLIGHTS: Some of the best canyon roads Southern California has to offer and the tree-lined twisties of the Angeles National Forest. LENGTH: Approximately 260 miles. FEE: $30 for BRAG members; $35 for non-members. INCLUDES: Breakfast (coffee and doughnuts), admission to the raceway, lunch, and dinner. TO REGISTER: Pre-registration required. Contact Mario at 818-246-5618, ext. 109, or e-mail mario@glendaleharley.com. If he's not available, please leave your name, phone number, and the number of riders that will be attending. Registration closes June 17. (if you don't pre-register, you can still come to the track to watch the racing - you just don't get the free food and have to pay standard $10 admission}) | ||
| Timbo |
Some pics from the Glendale BRAG ride on 5-28-06 Some of the Glendale Crew (l-r) Jim, Matty, Patrick and Ernie!  And their bikes...  Matty with one of his many track bikes.  A stop along the way to the Rock Store.  The view back down one of the many canyons towards Malibu and the Pacific beyond.  Slaughter and his lovely wife Sunny.  Thanks for the great time, I thoroughly enjoyed it!  | ||
| Ebear |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Info on delivering your camping gear to Ebear for the Loveshack at Laguna Seca....... For those that have done this before...I've Moved..!!I now live in Fullerton. Coming from the north,you take Beach Blvd off of the 5 or 91 freeways and head northeast ,towards La Habra.Same with coming up from South.If your in the Inland Empire take Hacienda Blvd. from the 60 freeway and turn right at the end and then immediately left down Beach Blvd.Just south of Imperial Hwy you'll turn on Rosecrans.if you email me or call I can direct you from there.If I'm not around at the time you'll be coming there is a safe place locally to leave gear.Best to wait till July,and most weeknights and the weekend of the 10-11 I should be home.My cell phone does NOT work at the house,but my new house number is 714-525-1181 where you can leave a message,or leave on my cell phone and when it updates I'll call you back! | ||
| Ebear |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a new press release from SCRAMP concerning traffic and parking. Basically, unless you have paid for camping or other packages that require a car, you won't be bringing a car into the track. Ride that motorcycle!! http://www.laguna-seca.com/PressReleases/index.cfm?ID=215 MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC PLAN FOR RED BULL U.S. GRAND PRIX Plan Will Allow Better And Quicker Entrance and Exit To The Largest Event In Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca History MONTEREY, Calif. (April 14, 2006) – The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) announced today a traffic plan for improving the flow of vehicles and spectators in and out of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 21-23. Highlights of the plan include all general admission parking off-site, with spectators transported via shuttle bus; a motorcycle-only entrance; and increased staffing and directional signage. The plan will immediately limit the number of automobiles permitted on-site at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca by providing free off-site parking at Cal State University – Monterey Bay (CSUMB) located near Monterey just off of Highway 1. From there, all spectators will be shuttled by bus onto Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca through the South Boundary Road entrance. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will continue to allow spectators to enter with personal belongings (cameras, backpacks, personal coolers, etc.), but these must be able to sit on the riders lap. “Our first goal was to reach a solution that limited the number of automobiles on-site, and the shuttle bus system should allow us to do that efficiently. The parking is conveniently located just off of Highway 1, and will remain free of charge,” said Gill Campbell, CEO/General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “This is a system that works well for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament, and should help us eliminate some of the traffic strain both into the facility and throughout the community during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.” All motorcyclists will be provided free parking at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on Wolf Hill, traditionally the automobile parking area at spectator events. Motorcycles will enter and exit on Barloy Canyon Road, located off of Reservation Road in Marina. No automobiles will be allowed to enter or exit on this road. “Part of the charm of a MotoGP World Championship event is that, by its nature, it becomes the largest motorcycle gathering many people will ever witness. We wanted to ensure that continued,” Campbell said of continuing motorcycle parking on-site at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “We hope this will encourage even more of our avid motorcycling base to ride to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.” “We’ve pledged to improve our efficiency at the admission gates; if spectators, particularly those traveling by motorcycle, can assist us by having their tickets easily available we’ll make the entry process as painless and enjoyable as possible for everyone at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.” The only automobiles on-site will be those with parking passes, such as those purchased through Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in hospitality packages or teams, media and officials. These automobiles will be able to enter through one lane of South Boundary Road (shuttles will be entering in the same direction in the opposite lane) until 2:00 p.m. each day, at which point the traffic flow will be reversed and the same automobiles will exit on the same road. Teams, media and officials will enter and exit the main gate through Highway 68. A limited number of general public on-site parking passes for Wolf Hill parking are available through Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, at a weekend price of $50. These passes are available for advance purchase only. Additionally, as with all events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, spectators will be able to ride for free on Monterey–Salinas Transit (MST). A shuttle schedule for MST on event weekends, including bus stops on the Monterey Peninsula and in Salinas, will be available at www.mst.org. “One of our main goals for the 2006 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix was to dramatically improve the traffic situation during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix,” said Campbell. “We strongly believe we’ve accomplished that. Now we can continue to grow and improve the MotoGP experience for all involved.” Tickets for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s 50th Season of Racing, including the U.S. Sports Car Invitational featuring the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series May 5-7, the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 21-23, the 33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races August 18-20 and the Monterey Sports Car Championships featuring the American Le Mans Series October 20-22, are on-sale now. | ||
| Ebear |
Please , Anyone attending Laguna and Planning on staying at the Loveshack please put your name down at the thread...... "Laguna Seca....MotoGP....2006 Countdown" I need a Master list to start planning for grounspace and "Support Vehicle Passes" Thanks! | ||
| Ebear |
This should be the map of the "Glendora Ridge/Mt Baldy "route that is proposed for our July Brag/Scab ride http://maps.google.com/?om=1&ll=34.137952,-117.726059&spn=0.544454,0.914612 This should be a closeup.. http://maps.google.com/?om=1&ll=34.137952,-117.726059&spn=0.544454,0.914612 More to follow..... | ||
| Sparky |
Those wanting to ride together to Laguna Seca, let's get a dialog going here. I'm planning to ride up Thursday. July 20. My preferences are to take PCH 1, start around 8 am from the Starbucks at the end of the Marina Fwy (90) and Lincoln Blvd (Hwy 1) near Bartels' HD/B. Anybody else want to do this? | ||
| Reindog |
Sparky, Are you planning to blast all the way to LS on Thursday? Laurie and I are heading out on Thursday but we are only going as far as San Luis Obispo to kick back at the Thursday evening summer street fair there. Friday, we will be going through Fort Hunter Liggett, then down the back mountain way to Big Sur, and up highway 1 to Monterey. I suspect Laurie will not be amenable to an 8AM departure from Bartels as we will be heading up from San Diego. But don't wait up for us. Let's see what happens in the next few weeks. I am agnostic on the route from San Diego to SLO just as long as it contains a curve or two. | ||
| Reindog |
If anyone wants to party in SLO on Thursday night and wants to hook up with us, we are staying at: Comfort Inn & Suites Lamplighter 1604 Monterey Street , San Luis Obispo Phone: (805) 547-7777 Fax: (805) 547-7787 I reserved the room last night for $81+tax. | ||
| Rhinowerx |
Tom, Cindy and I will be in the room next door to yours  What time you guys thinking of getting there? Maybe we can go out somewhere for dinner Cheers -Jack | ||
| Reindog |
Jack, That is an awesome development! We will be in SLO by beer-thirty. Will work out details manana or the manana-after-manana. The Comfort Inn is a 5-15 minute walk to downtown depending on the prevailing winds and sobriety levels. Are you up for a peaceful easy Ft.Hunter Leggett/Big Sur run before three DAYS of ear splitting badass LS craziness? | ||
| Rhinowerx |
"Are you up for a peaceful easy Ft.Hunter Leggett/Big Sur run before three DAYS of ear splitting badass LS craziness?" You bet! Cheers -Jack | ||
| Lady_asb |
Hey guys - to paraphrase... "I'm somebody now! Millions of people look at this board everyday! This is the kind of spontaneous publicity I need! My name in print! That really makes somebody! Things are going to start happening to me now."  Yep, I have officially become out of the closet, with my very own name and everything. I guess its something I should have done long ago. Anyway, wanted to say howdy to the SoCali folks. Laguna Seca looks like it should be spectacular this year - wish I could be there too! Joanne | ||
| Slaughter |
Joanne! Good to see ya here! Hi to you from Sunny. We gotta make the pilgrimage down there to American Sport Bike soon. (any chance you or Al coming to Willow Springs next weekend as part of the BRAG Ride to the Races?) | ||
| Ebear |
Well , I'll let American Sport Bike AL answer that one(and you guys say your ALL about racing??)but heres my "ABOUT TIME" to Joanne....!!The most famous and coolheaded Buell Parts Woman I know!!....See ya at Seca S&S..!!! | ||
| Lady_asb |
Hi Slaughter and Sunny, you guys are welcome anytime! and thank, Ebear, although I'm not sure claim that title! I have to play that weekend by ear, as I might have to catch up on things at the shop. Might make it for the races with Zach, but probably not able to do much more than that. Al has some plans that weekend, but as Ebear said, he can answer that one... | ||
| Al_lighton |
S&S, No can do, we're going to Miller this weekend for the AMA races. Bummer they had to be the same weekend... But please mention to any Buellers that are there to check the American Sport Bike sponsor section for BBQ details. Its in Buellton the weekend of October 14/15, which supposedly is between the WSRC (?) and AFM race weekends. Al | ||
| Blake |
Added thread-based option for new posts here. Click on the "... New Thread" link at the bottom of the subtopic listing atop the page. Thank Sparky for that. | ||
| Sandblast |
Cool, thanks Blake. | ||
| Slaughter |
We're going to be overnight in Paso Robles. We're coming back-roads over from the Desert and SLO is going to be back-tracking a bit for us so we'll miss you folks but will look forward to seeing everybody on the Corkscrew View! | ||
| Rhinowerx |
Cindy and I had a great day out with the BRAG folks for the "destination ride" to Willow Springs.  Met a lot of new people, and caught up with some we hadn't seen in a while. Thanks to all those involved in setting up this event - it was a lot of fun. A few more pictures posted here if anyone is interested Cheers -Jack |
