Ride Malibu canyons and lunch at Bike Shed for Italian MC Day - November 2023
Event Details
For this month’s appointment with the Italian Motorcycle Day at Bike Shed LA, we are adding a bit of twisty flavor: a familiar ride for some of you, a must-ride if you have never ridden along the northern part of PCH which has a lot more scenery than down in OC.
Ride Plan
Ride plan on Google Maps at https://maps.app.goo.gl/UsH9TFzFjq2CXF2x5
From meetup in OC
The overall route, from the OC Meetup to the final destination at Bike Shed in LA
Right after the 2nd meetup at Chevron on Sunset Blvd
Detail of the Malibu Canyons: Topanga, Mulholland, Stunt Rd, Piuma Rd, Malibu Cyn then back on PCH to reach Bike Shed
- 8:00 AM Meetup#1 in OC at Shell @ 17966 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley CA 92708; please fill up your gas tank as soon as you arrive
- 8:15 AM KSU from OC to Brentwood via 405
- 9:00 AM Meetup#2 in LA and gas stop Chevron @ 17301 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Then Topanga, Mulholland, Stunt Rd, Piuma Rd, Malibu, back to PCH
- around 11 AM, Arrive at Bike Shed LA 1580 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Upon arrival, we plan on joining the Italian Motorcycle Day at Bike Shed: please help us book a table with your confirmed RSVP (on drocdesmo.com or on Facebook).
Get ready for the ride
- Proper Riding Jacket
- Proper Riding Pants
- Proper Riding Gloves
- Proper Riding Boots
- Leathers are recommended
Ground Rules
We would like to remind everyone, that each rider SHOULD and MUST ride within their limits. If the group goes at a speed you don’t feel comfortable with, you should not attempt to keep up.
You are encouraged to go at your own pace and the sweeper will be with you always. The group will always stop at important points for everyone to regroup.
Please, don’t feel ever like you are holding the group. We ride to enjoy our motorcycles, among friends and we want you to be safe.
- Safety meeting mandatory before the ride
- Adhere to indications given during the safety meeting
- No passing on the right side of the road
- Ride your own Ride; don’t push beyond your comfort zone
Tips to ride in a group
Please take some time to watch these videos: they provide tips on how to ride in a group.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQAPTHLg3Go
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwA-wMXPE9c
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAtMCkCzmOE
We will continue to work on enjoying our rides courteously and safely.
Know your hand signals
Download a printable version on the DROC website at https://drocdesmo.com/event-directory/rides/
Disclaimer
By participating in this event you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from this group function without regard to negligence. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold the group’s Host, Organizer, or any of the group’s Assistants or Co-Organizers liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your person or property arising directly or as a consequence of a group activity. You also agree that your membership and/or participation in this group is based on an “at-will” basis. A general safety meeting will be held before the departure of this ride and all riders must be present to attend. Please have ‘in case of emergency’ a contact number programmed in your phone and/or placed on your bike.