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'08 ADR 05

[Photos by Blake "Towstrap" Hill & Wayne Tidwell]

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'08 ADR 06

2009-01/03 - '08 Adventure Day Ride 04 - Roster

THE CARRIZO PLAIN

What When Where To Register Registration Fee Lunch (optional) '08 ADR 04 Pages Dualsport Ride, full day Meet Saturday, 03 Jan, 7:30 AM Meet @ BMW Motorcycles of Ventura County email EarthRider $25.00 $13.00 [Intro] [Roster] [Recap] [Slideshow] Choose Lunch Option: Turkey $38.00 Beef $38.00 Veggie $38.00 I'll make my own. $25.00

Laura Smith
'08 ADR 03
Honda CRF 230L

Brandon Wright
{New rider; no photo}
Kawasaki KLR 650

Bruce Gillies
'08 ADR 01
Suzuki V-Strom 1000

Paul "Capt. America" Beck
'08 ADR 03
BMW R1200GS

Guy Baker
{New rider; no photo}
BMW R1200GSA

Dan Swim
{New rider; no photo}
BMW R1200 GSA

Gary D'Amico
'08 ADR 03
BMW R1200GSA

Bill Wensel
'08 ADR 01
Kawasaki KLR 650

Phil Houtz
'08 ADR 03
BMW R1200GS

Steve DeCosta
'08 DSO 12/05
KTM 690

Neal Knopik
DSR 12
Kawasaki KLR 650

Terry "FUBAR" Eannetta
DSR 12
Suzuki DL650

Jason Len
'08 ADR 03
BMW R1200GS

George Coyle
{New rider; no photo}
{No bike either; good luck George!}

Jim "High Noon" Janssen
DSO 02
KTM 950 Adventure

2009-01/03 - '08 Adventure Day Ride 04 - Intro

THE CARRIZO PLAIN

What When Where To Register Registration Fee Lunch (optional) '08 ADR 04 Pages Dualsport Ride, full day Meet Saturday, 03 Jan, 7:30 AM Meet @ BMW Motorcycles of Ventura County email EarthRider $25.00 $13.00 [Intro] [Roster] [Recap] [Slideshow] Choose Lunch Option: Turkey $38.00 Beef $38.00 Veggie $38.00 I'll make my own. $25.00

The Carrizo Plain is a 180,000-acre national monument in – from a GS point of view – our own backyard.


There is a lot to see and do here – and almost all of the roads are unpaved. After a refuel in Maricopa, we will begin our reconnoiter. The Carrizo appears spacious at first; a grand and empty place. Yet it boasts a growing antelope population, and I’ve heard rumours of Elk introduction to the area. Sandhill Cranes are one of a host of bird species known to winter on Soda Lake and other nearby water bodies. I've watched a prairie falcon disappear over a hilltop, chasing the dust trail of a racing jack rabbit, only to see both reappear moments later, a golden eagle closing from behind. The San Andreas Fault also makes a striking appearance here. For more info on the Carrizo Plain, start HERE.

ADR 03 / ADR 04 Comparison: Generally speaking, the riding terrain in the Carrizo is easily manageable. Winter weather and the remoteness of the locale tend to increase the sense of challenge to riding in this area. Primary challenges will be steep hills, and terrain which is sometimes loose or low on traction.

Lunch will take place out in the boonies, as usual: Pack your own, or choose from this menu provided by Main Course California:

House Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Red Onion Marmalade, Arugula, & Roasted Peppers
-or-
MCC Philly – Grass Fed Beef with Roasted Peppers & onions, Chimichurri & Cheese
-or-
Grilled Veggie Sandwich – Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Chimichurri & Hummus

A side of Pita Chips & Hummus is included with any sandwich,
as well as gourmet trail mix for snack time.

Please make your preference known when you register.

Dave Harner contemplating the past. DST 02 - Carrizo Plain National Monument.