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Captain Reports March 4th 2007
April Newsletter 2007
Had a good turn out of riders this month. We had 29 that started the ride to Julian. As we headed on the
freeway over to Reche Canyon (yes we ride that road alot) then we traveled over to Gilman Spring via
Ironwood. Off in the distant a riders WOO, we see a lot of dust which means WIND. As we got closer
to Sanderson Street the wind is causing some white knuckle riding. Our first stop is at a Mobile Station at
the corner of Sanderson and Ramona. There was a discussion about if we should keep going or call it a
day. I felt the wind would calm down, but some riders weren’t comfortable riding in the wind so they
called a day. John Wilson has a wise saying �Are we here to Bull Sh#&!, or to Ride�, so off we
go. Next road which is one of mine favorite road is Sage Road S3, (the wind did die down) then over to
79 to Warner Springs to our next stop “Sunshine Summit�. Some of us needed fuel for our bikes
and some of us needed fuel for our bodies, you know junk food. The wise man again said “Are we
here to Bull Sh#&! or to Ride� so off we go again. Next stop Julian via 79 to S2 (San Felipe Road)
to 78 (East) of Julian. The temperature dropped down to mid 50’s as we arrived into Julian. Lunch
was at Bailey Barbecue which was full on the inside seating, so us Real Bikers had to seat outside.(You
know who you are) While the other bikers found some seating on the inside. We had a good ride but a
little cool. Thanks Pete Aker
freeway over to Reche Canyon (yes we ride that road alot) then we traveled over to Gilman Spring via
Ironwood. Off in the distant a riders WOO, we see a lot of dust which means WIND. As we got closer
to Sanderson Street the wind is causing some white knuckle riding. Our first stop is at a Mobile Station at
the corner of Sanderson and Ramona. There was a discussion about if we should keep going or call it a
day. I felt the wind would calm down, but some riders weren’t comfortable riding in the wind so they
called a day. John Wilson has a wise saying �Are we here to Bull Sh#&!, or to Ride�, so off we
go. Next road which is one of mine favorite road is Sage Road S3, (the wind did die down) then over to
79 to Warner Springs to our next stop “Sunshine Summit�. Some of us needed fuel for our bikes
and some of us needed fuel for our bodies, you know junk food. The wise man again said “Are we
here to Bull Sh#&! or to Ride� so off we go again. Next stop Julian via 79 to S2 (San Felipe Road)
to 78 (East) of Julian. The temperature dropped down to mid 50’s as we arrived into Julian. Lunch
was at Bailey Barbecue which was full on the inside seating, so us Real Bikers had to seat outside.(You
know who you are) While the other bikers found some seating on the inside. We had a good ride but a
little cool. Thanks Pete Aker
I spoke to Pete Aker and Ed Hopper, a few other riders, and looked up a few pointers on the web for
route. In fact, much of Southern California’s favored bike routes are subject to frequent gusty winds.
determine when you might be getting a gust of wind: 1) Watch the vegetation for movement, both the To
help 1) Watch the vegetation for movement, both the direction the trees and shrubs are being bent
determine when you might be getting a gust of wind: Watch the vegetation for movement, both the 1)
direction the trees and shrubs are being bent over and the degree to which they are moving. 2) Watch
Watch the vegetation for movement, both the 2) Watch the birds; when a large bird such as a gull, hawk,
direction the trees and shrubs are being bent over and the degree to which they are moving. Watch the 2)
birds; when a large bird such as a gull, hawk, or raven is hovering in one place it is a sure sign of strong
Watch the wind. 3) Watch the dust clouds for evidence of a gust moving into your path. 4) Watch the
birds; when a large bird such as a gull, hawk, or raven is hovering in one place it is a sure sign of strong 3)
wind. Watch the dust clouds for evidence of a gust moving into your path. 4) Watch the behavior of 3)
4) Watch the behavior of other bikes/vehicles sharing the road with you. Before/When gusty winds
Watch the dust clouds for evidence of a gust moving into your path. Watch the behavior of other 4)
other bikes/vehicles sharing the road with you. Before/When gusty winds hit: 1) Increase the Watch
the behavior of 1) Increase the squeeze of the tank with your thighs and knees to help stabilized other
bikes/vehicles sharing the road with you. Before/When gusty winds hit: Increase the squeeze of 1)of
the tank with your thighs and knees to help stabilized the bike while relaxing the upper body and Increase
the squeeze so that motion from the wind on your body are not transferred to the front wheel via of the
tank with your thighs and knees to help stabilized the bike while relaxing the upper body and arms so that
motion from the wind on your body are not transferred to the front wheel via rigid arms and 2) shoulders
Move to the center of the lane to give yourself space when the bike gets the initial blast of 2) wind. 3)
Tuck down towards the bars a bit to reduce the rider profile (be a smaller sail). 4) Slow Move to the
center of the lane to give yourself space when the bike gets the initial blast of 3) Tuck down wind. Tuck
down towards the bars a bit to reduce the rider profile (be a smaller sail). 4) Slow down a 3)4) Slow
down a bit but maintain adequate forward motion, the bike will stay upright so long as it is Tuck down
towards the bars a bit to reduce the rider profile (be a smaller sail). Slow down a bit but 4)a bit but
maintain adequate forward motion, the bike will stay upright so long as it is moving forward Slow down
enough momentum. 5) Know your limits and pull off in a safe place if you become too a bit but maintain
adequate forward motion, the bike will stay upright so long as it is moving forward with enough
momentum. Know your limits and pull off in a safe place if you become too overwhelmed. In a 5)a
strong steady wind: 1) Lean into the wind enough to maintain a straight path of travel within your Know
your limits and pull off in a safe place if you become too overwhelmed. In 1) Lean into the a strong
steady wind: Lean into the wind enough to maintain a straight path of travel within your lane. 1)2)
Position yourself in the lane to be on the windward side to provide the maximum amount of space Lean
into the wind enough to maintain a straight path of travel within your lane. Position yourself in the 2)
possible in the event of drift; that is, if the wind is coming from the left side move closer to the left margin
Position yourself in the lane to be on the windward side to provide the maximum amount of space of the
possible in the event of drift; that is, if the wind is coming from the left side move closer to the left margin
of the lane or move right if the wind is coming from the right.When approaching an under pass, or passing
3) passing a hill, large truck or RV or any other wind break be prepared to set the bike back to an When
approaching an under pass, or position and to return the bike to a lean as the break is passed. 4)
Again, know you limits and pull off in passing a hill, large truck or RV or any other wind break be
prepared to set the bike back to an upright position and to return the bike to a lean as the break is
passed. Again, know you limits and pull off in a 4)Again, know you limits and pull off in a safe place as
necessary. For those of us with wind worries, gain, know you limits and pull off in a safe place as
necessary. For those of us with wind worries, Aa safe place as necessary. For those of us with wind
worries, check weather conditions before a ride gain, know you limits and pull off in and plan an
appropriate route or wait for a better day. Carry a set of a safe place as necessary. For those of us
with wind worries, check weather conditions before a ride and plan an appropriate route or wait for a
better day. Carry a set of street maps for the areas you all, practice, experience and knowing one’s
limits will keep us safe on the road.
frequent with you so you can elect to try an alternate route if caught in an unexpected wind storm. Above
all, practice, experience and knowing one’s limits will keep us safe on the road.
Safety Officer Karen Carter
route. In fact, much of Southern California’s favored bike routes are subject to frequent gusty winds.
determine when you might be getting a gust of wind: 1) Watch the vegetation for movement, both the To
help 1) Watch the vegetation for movement, both the direction the trees and shrubs are being bent
determine when you might be getting a gust of wind: Watch the vegetation for movement, both the 1)
direction the trees and shrubs are being bent over and the degree to which they are moving. 2) Watch
Watch the vegetation for movement, both the 2) Watch the birds; when a large bird such as a gull, hawk,
direction the trees and shrubs are being bent over and the degree to which they are moving. Watch the 2)
birds; when a large bird such as a gull, hawk, or raven is hovering in one place it is a sure sign of strong
Watch the wind. 3) Watch the dust clouds for evidence of a gust moving into your path. 4) Watch the
birds; when a large bird such as a gull, hawk, or raven is hovering in one place it is a sure sign of strong 3)
wind. Watch the dust clouds for evidence of a gust moving into your path. 4) Watch the behavior of 3)
4) Watch the behavior of other bikes/vehicles sharing the road with you. Before/When gusty winds
Watch the dust clouds for evidence of a gust moving into your path. Watch the behavior of other 4)
other bikes/vehicles sharing the road with you. Before/When gusty winds hit: 1) Increase the Watch
the behavior of 1) Increase the squeeze of the tank with your thighs and knees to help stabilized other
bikes/vehicles sharing the road with you. Before/When gusty winds hit: Increase the squeeze of 1)of
the tank with your thighs and knees to help stabilized the bike while relaxing the upper body and Increase
the squeeze so that motion from the wind on your body are not transferred to the front wheel via of the
tank with your thighs and knees to help stabilized the bike while relaxing the upper body and arms so that
motion from the wind on your body are not transferred to the front wheel via rigid arms and 2) shoulders
Move to the center of the lane to give yourself space when the bike gets the initial blast of 2) wind. 3)
Tuck down towards the bars a bit to reduce the rider profile (be a smaller sail). 4) Slow Move to the
center of the lane to give yourself space when the bike gets the initial blast of 3) Tuck down wind. Tuck
down towards the bars a bit to reduce the rider profile (be a smaller sail). 4) Slow down a 3)4) Slow
down a bit but maintain adequate forward motion, the bike will stay upright so long as it is Tuck down
towards the bars a bit to reduce the rider profile (be a smaller sail). Slow down a bit but 4)a bit but
maintain adequate forward motion, the bike will stay upright so long as it is moving forward Slow down
enough momentum. 5) Know your limits and pull off in a safe place if you become too a bit but maintain
adequate forward motion, the bike will stay upright so long as it is moving forward with enough
momentum. Know your limits and pull off in a safe place if you become too overwhelmed. In a 5)a
strong steady wind: 1) Lean into the wind enough to maintain a straight path of travel within your Know
your limits and pull off in a safe place if you become too overwhelmed. In 1) Lean into the a strong
steady wind: Lean into the wind enough to maintain a straight path of travel within your lane. 1)2)
Position yourself in the lane to be on the windward side to provide the maximum amount of space Lean
into the wind enough to maintain a straight path of travel within your lane. Position yourself in the 2)
possible in the event of drift; that is, if the wind is coming from the left side move closer to the left margin
Position yourself in the lane to be on the windward side to provide the maximum amount of space of the
possible in the event of drift; that is, if the wind is coming from the left side move closer to the left margin
of the lane or move right if the wind is coming from the right.When approaching an under pass, or passing
3) passing a hill, large truck or RV or any other wind break be prepared to set the bike back to an When
approaching an under pass, or position and to return the bike to a lean as the break is passed. 4)
Again, know you limits and pull off in passing a hill, large truck or RV or any other wind break be
prepared to set the bike back to an upright position and to return the bike to a lean as the break is
passed. Again, know you limits and pull off in a 4)Again, know you limits and pull off in a safe place as
necessary. For those of us with wind worries, gain, know you limits and pull off in a safe place as
necessary. For those of us with wind worries, Aa safe place as necessary. For those of us with wind
worries, check weather conditions before a ride gain, know you limits and pull off in and plan an
appropriate route or wait for a better day. Carry a set of a safe place as necessary. For those of us
with wind worries, check weather conditions before a ride and plan an appropriate route or wait for a
better day. Carry a set of street maps for the areas you all, practice, experience and knowing one’s
limits will keep us safe on the road.
frequent with you so you can elect to try an alternate route if caught in an unexpected wind storm. Above
all, practice, experience and knowing one’s limits will keep us safe on the road.
Safety Officer Karen Carter
Safety Report 2007