Ride Ortega, Lake Hemet, Lake Mathews
Event Details
Weather on this Friday finally cleared up, and plenty of members have been asking for a ride, so here is a last minute opportunity to stretch your legs!
Itinerary: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QE7zuByUFTeC27c46
Ride Plan
- Meetup: 9 AM at the Starbucks at Sendero Marketplace 30835 Gateway Pl, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Please arrive with a full tank of gas - KSU 9:15 AM
- Ride Ortega, then HWY 15 then 79 and 371
- Early lunch at Paradise Valley Cafe
- Twisties: Lake Hemet, Lake Mathews
- Gas stop before hitting 91 to go back home
Overall about 200 miles, 2 planned stops for gas (one right before lunch, one before we
We should be back by 4 PM.
Get ready for the ride
- Proper Riding Jacket
- Proper Riding Pants
- Proper Riding Gloves
- Proper Riding Boots
- Leathers are suggested
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 these events 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 own 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 prior to the departure of rides and all riders must be present to attend.
Please have an ‘in case of emergency ’ (“ICE”) contact number programmed in your phone (instructions for iPhone at https://support.apple.com/en-us/104992 and Android at https://support.google.com/android/answer/9319337) and/or placed on your bike.