I agree we must be cautious what I mean is if you can ride well enough in a group and don't mind spirited riding where you have visual and no cross traffic. Basically I just want to know the people I ride with can ride and be safe in a group. I'm not going to lead so I will go the speed of the group.
I ride up there all the time. Usually 330 to the 18 to the 38.
Nice ride and nice weather usually.
I am in for a ride anytime.
I have been described as a spirited rider but ride whatever pace to keep everyone safe.
2013 Black Deluxe( Sold), 2012 VFR1200 DCT, 2018 Gold Wing DCT
FWIW, we group ride with the SCRC (faster in front, slower in rear). Our chapter does not switch columns to fill in holes. We wait to be motioned up to fill in the column from behind the hole and then the tail-gunner adjusts accordingly. We ride staggered, not abreast (except at stops) so a rider has a little lateral space in an emergency if they need it. We switch between staggered and single file based on the road conditions. We use CB's and hand signals. I do not have a CB on my B yet.
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We have done charity rides with riders that are unfamiliar with group riding and it can become a royal CF with switching columns, weaving and passing on any side. Almost like riding with crotch rockets.
I'm a seasoned rider and go on group rides often. We ride staggered but my current group uses the cross-over technique. No biggie because we have a hand signal for it.
I agree on being careful on those blind corners! I surprised a few riders today coming down highway 18 to the 330 in my big rig. Most of the way is just fine for trucks, but there's a few sections that are tight. There shouldn't be much truck traffic on the weekends but you still gotta watch out for those big RV's and 5th wheels.
Here's a pic of what I brought back today. It's from the city of Big Bear Lake. (old transformers)
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Here's a pic of the bridge on eastbound I-10 near Desert Center.
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I'm in as long as I don't have to work.
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We need a date and time and a place for a starting point. I think I'm in.