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I am posting pictures from select events here. We have several talented members who are posting slide shows and videos on our message board. Be sure to check them out.


Pictures from February 3rd, 2013 Vail Lake Sculpture / Palm Desert Ride

Our group of 14 bikes included Carolyn Chapman, John Piner, Rob Clayburn, Eric Zucker, Dean Pregler, Neil Edelbaum, Mary Barrington, Julio Milano, Alan Miller, John Moran, Bill Green, Gianni Reina, Jack & Melanie Rodgers, and Steve Malott. We rode to Vail Lake to tour the studios of sculptor Ricardo Breceda. We then rode to Palm Desert.

Meeting Ricardo Breceda Rows of Sculptures Sculpture Break Guardian Sculptures


Pictures from January 20th, 2013 Brenda Gloss - Burt Sherriff Memorial Ride

Our group of 23 bikes / 27 people included Paul Garren, Lew Thompson, Carolyn Chapman, Rob & Shawmarie Clayburn, Stuart Cook, Ed Resnick, Steve DeRosa, Bill Gloss, Bruce Barnes, Ray Barber, Hunter Fitzgerald, Luis Briseno & his daughter Dora, Alan Miller, Bill Green, Jack & Melanie Rodgers, Julio Milano, Alan Merryman, John Piner, Steve Schneider, Mark Maverick & Stacy, Rick Widmark, and Steve Malott. We rode to Borrego Spring in memory of our members Brenda and Burt who passed away in December.

The Hideout To Borrego Springs Borrego Springs Viewpoint


Pictures from August 5th, 2012 Lake Sutherland Dam Ride

Our group of 14 bikes / 16 people included Paul Garren, Mary Barrington, Bill Gloss, Charlie Richardson, Stuart Cook, Jim Cash & Kyla, Neil Edelbaum, Bruce Barnes, Alan Miller, Rich Beeson, Bill Green, Eric Zucker, Manuel Pedro, and Steve Malott. We rode a number of lesser used roads including Lake Wohlford, Bandy Canyon, and Lake Sutherland.

Aerial View Bridge Break Lake Sutherland


Pictures from May 27th, 2012 Palomar Mountain Ride

Our group of 15 bikes / 17 people included Cynthia Carter, Mike Stanbery, Paul Garren, Carol Dugger, Eric Zucker, Bill Green, Dan Kraus, Jim Cash & Kyla, Charlie Richardson, Alan Miller, Jack & Melanie R., Dave Winer, Carolyn Chapman, and Steve Malott. We rode Palomar Mountain including a stop at the Palomar Observatory.

Park Entrance Ear Rings Palomar Observatory


Pictures from December 26th, 2008 Cooks Corner / Ortega Highway Ride

Our group of 19 bikes included Jack Jennings, John Sivill, Alan Miller, Ken Guy, Dave Larson, Paul G., Rick Widmark, Brian Pope, Jack & Melanie R., Ron Kunkel, John Piner, Paul Yuhas, Craig & Kim Jensen, John & Terri Moran, Matt London, Roger Perez, Chris Rutz, Ed Resnick, and Steve Malott. We rode Ortega Highway with a stop at Cooks Corner

Lake Elsinore Viewpoint Lake Elsinore Viewpoint


Pictures from November 26th, 2008 Doris Malott Memorial Ride

Our group of 35 bikes rode in memory of my late wife, Doris, who died on Thursday November 6th. We rode past where her ashes were spread and then rode to Borrego Springs, her favorite local ride.

Our group included Ron McLemore, Randy Pettitt & Jeanine, Alan Miller, Jim Cash, Lew Thompson, Ken Guy, George Farraye, Martina Keller, Rick Widmark, Glen Gerdes, George Helton, Ron Kunkle, Wendy McPhail, Carolyn Chapman, Todd Lockwood, Paul G., Dave Larson, Larry James, Eddie & Angela Ramos, Hunter Fitzgerald, Mike & Rebecca Buys, Achie Belamide, Ray Barber, Bill Verzella, Carol Dugger, John Piner, Matt London, Bill Gloss, Dean Pregler, June McKenzie, and Steve Malott. It was a touching tribute to Doris. My thanks to everyone.

Doris Malott Memorial Ride Doris Malott


Pictures from November 2nd, 2008 Rain Ride

The plan was to ride to Borrego Springs but we hit misty rain by the time we reached Lake Henshaw. We diverted to Wynola for lunch and dashed for home. Our group of 11 bikes and a car included Paul G., Ray Barber, Jack Jennings, Andy Anderson, Jim Cash, Roger Lake, Ron & Kim Wright, Randy Pettitt & Jeanine, Rick Widmark, Lew Thompson, Mary Barrington, and Doris & Steve Malott.

At the Start Point On the Road Break at The Hideout


Pictures from June 1st, 2008 Sunrise Highway Ride

Our group included John Sivill, Rick Widmark, Alan Miller, Andy Anderson, Paul G., Burt Sherriff, Jim Cash, Lew Thompson, Randy & Shirley Richardson, Ray Barber, Ralph Guyot, Mary Barrington, Lew Neeb, Larry & Louise James, Ron & Kim Wright, Roger & Marsha Lake, Dan & Marie Lehtonen, Charlie Haapala, Al Alamo, Ron McLemore, Doris & Steve Malott. We rode Sunrise Highway over Mt. Laguna.

Our Group Riding to Sunrise Highway


Pictures from May 4th, 2008 Lyons Valley Ride

Our group included Dustin Lauricha, Paul G., Lew Neeb, Andy Anderson, Burt Sherriff, Steve & Brent Williams & Julia's son Benjamin, Stuart Cook, Jim Cash, Ralph Guyot, Carolyn Chapman, Rick Widmark, Larry James, Josh Schoenvogel, Randy & Shirley Richardson, Scott & Diane Rogers, Lew Thompson, and Steve Malott. We rode to Lyon's Valley and fed Blackjack the Mule (Son of Elmer).

Our Group at the Trading Post Where Are We?


Pictures from Easter Weekend Rides

Saturday's group included Alan Miller, Dan Thomas, John Sivill, Dustin Lauricha, Ralph Guyot, Doug Woods, Mary Barrington, Ray Barber, Scott & Diane Rogers, Rhandy Reyes, and Carolyn Chapman. Sunday's group included Dan Thomas & Debbie Stiengrube, Ray Barber, Bill Verzella, Ron McLemore, Rick Widmark, Ron Kunkle, Jack Jennings, Paul G., Jim Cash, Burt Sherriff, Josh Schoenvogel & Brittany, Carolyn Chapman, Scott & Diane Rogers, Chris Grepo, Greg Thomas, Mike Anderson, Charlie & Sarah Titsworth, Steve Williams, Ted Winiarski, Doris & Steve Malott. We had lunch in Idyllwild.

Break in Idyllwild


Pictures from March 9th, 2008 Salton Sea Ride

Our group of 23 bikes included Dan Thomas & Debbie Stiengrube, Karen Gabriel, Shelly Martin, Mike Stanbery, Stuart Cook, Ray Barber, Carolyn Chapman, Andy Anderson, Burt Sherriff, Paul G., John Sivill, Josh Schoenvogel, Jack Jennings, Ron Kunkel, Chuck Johnson, Steve Williams & Julia, Rick Widmark, Jim Cash, Dan & Marie Lehtonen, Roy Fisk, Mary Ann B., Doris & Steve Malott. We rode to get a first hand look at the Salton Sea.

Our Group at the Salton Sea


Pictures from January 20, 2008 DeLuz Ride

Our group included Lew Thompson, Paul G., Ruben & Stephanie Cojero, Andy Anderson, Dustin Lauricha, Jim Cash, Phil Sperandio, Alan Miller, Jack Shadden, Ron & Shirley Kunkel, Ken Meredith, Steve Coons, George Helton, Rick & Drew Widmark, Cathy Munson, Ray Barber, and Steve Malott. We rode DeLuz Canyon including the stream crossings.

DeLuz Stream Crossing


Pictures from November 18, 2007 Sunrise Highway Ride

Our group of 31 bikes included Mark Froelich, Burt Sherriff, John Piner & Carol Dugger, Chuck Johnson & Carolyn Chapman, Manuel Pedro, Steve & Julia Williams, Mary Barrington, Stuart Cook, John Sivill, Alan Miller, Jim Cash, Bill Verzella & Mary Ross, Ralph Guyot, George Farraye & Martina Keller, Rick Widmark, Ray Barber, Al Alamo, Jesse Burden, Ted Winiarski, Maryann B., Kathleen Collins, Paul G., Dan Thomas, Dan & Marie Lehtonen, Pam Coles, Katie Johnson, Shelly Atencio, Scott Harrison, Greg & Danielle Thomas, and Steve & Doris Malott. Our large group rode Sunrise Highway.

Our Sunrise Highway Group


Pictures from November 4, 2007 Palomar Mountain Burn Zone Ride

Our group of 25 bikes included Alan Miller, John Sivill, Steve Williams, Dan Thomas, Stuart Cook, Al Alamo, Jim Cash, Jack Jennings, Burt Sherriff, Randy Petit, Todd Lockwood, Jack & Melanie R., Phil & Melanie Sperandio, Ray Barber, Ralph Guyot, Glen Gerdes, Chuck Johnson, Bill Verzella, Mary Ann B., Ted Winiarski, Carolyn Chapman, Jesse Burden, Rick Widmark, Paul G, and Steve Malott. We rode Palomar Mountain to inspect the damage from the Paradise Fire.

Palomar Mountain Burn Zone Ride Riding Thru The Burn Zone


Pictures from September 16th, 2007 Lyons Valley Ride

Our group of 23 bikes included Ken Guy, John Sivill, Paul G., Ray Barber, Pete H., Jim Cash, Jack Jennings, Manuel Pedro, Rick Widmark, Alan Miller, Mary Barrington, Ralph Guyat, Al Alamo, Randy Pettitt, Steve Williams, Dan & Debbie Thomas, Bill Verzella & Mary Ross, Ron & Shirley Kunkel, Larry James, Ted Winiarski, Dan & Marie Lehtonens, and Steve Malott. We rode to Lyons Valley and fed Blackjack the Mule.

Our Lyons Valley Group With Blackjack


Pictures from May 27th, 2007 Ortega Highway Ride

Our group of 14 bikes included: Wendy McPhail, Glen Gerdes, Alan Miller, Ken Guy, Karen Gabriel, Chuck Johnson, Jim Cash, Jack Jennings, Stuart Cook, Paul G, Mary Barrington, Rick Widmark, Ken Rogers & daughter Heather, and Steve Malott. We rode Ortega Highway from Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistrano.

Our Group Riding Thru Temecula Old Town Climbing Ortega Highway Lake Elsinore View Point


Pictures from March 4th, 2007 Lyons Valley Ride

Our group of 18 bikes included: Paul G, Jim Cash, Alan Miller, Jack Jennings, Rick Widmark, Burt Sherriff, Brian Pope, Bob Mikkonen, Mike Fortner, Mike Beulke, Ken Rogers, Charlie Haapala, Brian Thomas, Jack & Melanie R., Hector Carbajal, Jason Brock, James Wigfall, Doris & Steve Malott. We rode to Lyons Valley and fed Blackjack the Mule.

Lyons Valley With Blackjack Taking a Break


Pictures from February 18th, 2007 Ocotillo Wells Ride

Our group of 14 bikes included Alan Miller, Lew Thompson, John Sivill, Jim Cash, Burt Sherriff, Paul G, Jim Hollister, Brian Pope, Larry James, Jack Jennings, Gary Schock, Eddie & Angela Ramos, Doris & Steve Malott. We rode to Ocotillo Wells to watch the dune buggies and dirt bikes.

Lunch At My Desert Rose Ocotillo Wells Group


Pictures from January 7th, 2007 Palm Desert Ride

Our group of 20 bikes included Burt Sherriff, Tim & Karen Gabriel, Jim Cash, Carol Dugger, John Piner, Paul Garren, Art Roberts, Mike Buys, Greg Thomas, Jim Hollister, Brian Pope, Gary Schock, Rick Widmark, Jack & Melanie Rodgers, Glenn Gerdes, Dan & Marie Lehtonen, Walter & Sandy Wilson, Doris & Steve Malott. We battled high winds and had lunch in Palm Desert. We stopped to fix a blown fuse on Carol's bike.

Carol's Blown Fuse Palm Desert View Point


Pictures from December 31st, 2006 Cleveland Forest Road Ride

Our group of 19 bikes included Ron McLemore, Jim Hollister, Mike Buys, Heather Shannon, Del Zais, Tim & Karen Gabriel, Burt Sherriff, Jack & Melanie Rodgers, Rick & Irene Parks, Paul Garren, Greg Thomas, Jim Cash, Alan Miller, Ken Guy, Lew Thompson, Gary Schock, Susan Suttle, and Doris & Steve Malott. We rode the single lane Cleveland Forest Road.

Riding Cleveland Forest Road Break on Cleveland Forest Road


Pictures from August 21st, 2006 Sunrise Highway Ride

Our group of 20 bikes included Burt, Mike Buys, Ron McLemore, Dan & Marie Lehtonen, Jim Cash, Ray Barber, Jeff David, Carol Dugger, John Piner, Lew Thompson, Mary Barrington, Rick Widmark, Jack & Melanie Rodgers, Gary Schock, Mary Ann Burcar, Tim and Karen Gabriel, Emily Richardson & friend Robert, Judy Metherall & Joe Recio, and Steve Malott. We rode Sunrise Highway.

Riding Sunrise Highway Riding Sunrise Highway


Pictures from July 16th, 2006 DeLuz Roller Coaster Ride

Our group of 19 bikes included Bob Mikkonen & Julie, Ron McLemore, Glen Gerdes, Dave Larson, Carol Dugger, Emily Richardson, Alex Quan, Todd Alimorang, Heather Shannon, Del Zais, Chuck Johnson, Rick Widmark, Greg Thomas, John Piner, Hunter Fitzgerald, Veronica DeFalco, Dan & Marie Lehtonen, Gary Schock, and Steve Malott. We rode DeLuz Canyon including the infamous Roller Coaster.

Taking a Break in Temecula The Roller Coaster