Rim of the world + Arrowhead + BigBear
Event Details
You asked for twisties!
A long and fun day of riding via Lake Mathews (warm-up time), Rim of the World scenic byway, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear and then back to OC.
More than 260 miles of fun, and as little boring highway as possible. We’ll stop 3 times for gas and food.
Ride plan
Part 1 – 1st to 2nd meetup via Lake Mathews
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQtWuGhB1TDRmARr7 (71 miles)
- Meetup 8 AM at Shell, 710 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Please fill up your gas tank
- 8:15 AM KSU
- We head to Lake Mathews via 55/15/91
Part 2 – second meetup to Big Bear
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TNhFnCBwZP6h79Nn8 (78 miles)
- 215 towards Mobil, 2908 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404 for Gas stop
- 18 and 138 “Rim of the world” to Silverwood Lake Vista Point, Hesperia, CA 92345
- Back on 18
- Ride around Arrowhead (no stop)
- Back on 18 / Rim of the world
- Gas stop at Chevron, 40553 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
- Lunch Big Bear Lake Brewing Company, 40827 Stone Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Part 3 – afternoon ride back
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G5rDjAYhv3LyggjVA (113 miles)
- 38 towards Monkeyface Creek
- Hop on 10 and then 91 via Riverside
- Gas stop at Mobil, 3480 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504
- Head back to OC
Get ready for the ride
- Proper Riding Jacket
- Proper Riding Pants
- Proper Riding Gloves
- Proper Riding Boots
- Leathers recommended
- Long day – bring a bottle of water and a bag with things you might need
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.