San Jacinto Mountains in mid-December...

[alanmcorcoran]

So... it was like 80 here today so I decided to take the Strat to my "gig" at the Mile High Cafe in Idyllwild. The Mile High is so named cause it's about exactly a mile above sea level nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains in between Hemet and Palm Springs. It was down to the high forties by the time I got up there and low forties when I left. Went out with the mesh jacket, returned with a couple of extra layers plus my rain jacket. No good photos - here's two crappy ones... about 170 miles r/t.

http://s2.postimage.org/zx7dblr8/DSC02517.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/zx7dblr8/)

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[Water Warrior 2]

Good to hear some one is still out on 2 wheels. But you should pack a little more warm clothing when you venture out.

[PhyPhoestilic]

Yeah, it was so nice in so cal today. I wish I could've gone riding, but I might tomorrow. Gonna try to goto the 243 and the 74 like u suggested before. Supposed to be in the low 80s sun and mon :)

[blaine]

I envy you guys & gals that can ride all year long. :neener: ;)

[alantf]

Hey blaine, now might be a good time for you to vacation on Tenerife. :whistle:[attachment=0:j31oqgb3]Picture.jpg[/attachment:j31oqgb3]

taken today at 2 pm, from our patio. :biggrin: Folks are walking past in tee shirts & shorts. (Yeah, I know I'm rubbin' it in :roll:)

[blaine]

Allan,your killing me!!! :poorbaby: :poke2:

[alanmcorcoran]

Yeah, it was so nice in so cal today. I wish I could've gone riding, but I might tomorrow. Gonna try to goto the 243 and the 74 like u suggested before. Supposed to be in the low 80s sun and mon :)

Phy - if you get out, please stop by the Mile High on 243 in Idyllwild. (I'm trying to establish them as a "respectable" biker hangout!) Tell them Alan "the piano player" recommended 'em.

Bring some layers - it's 20 degrees colder up there - gets down to 40 (or less!) at night. I was out there two weeks ago and there was snow and ice in the parking lot - but it was a lot colder in anaheim that day too.

Have fun.

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[PhyPhoestilic]

Will do, I was actually looking for a place to stop there to eat anyways. It works out perfectly, I plan to get there around 1-2 and according to weather.com is gonna b in the low 70's high 60s there at that time :). Here's my trip so right now (C is Mile High)

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/3825/roadtripq.jpg

[alanmcorcoran]

Phy,

Next time do Ramona Expressway to Mountain to Florida (74). 74 through Hemet kind of sucks. Other than that great ride!

[Water Warrior 2]

Hey blaine, now might be a good time for you to vacation on Tenerife. :whistle:[attachment=0:d3s36trn]Picture.jpg[/attachment:d3s36trn]

taken today at 2 pm, from our patio. :biggrin: Folks are walking past in tee shirts & shorts. (Yeah, I know I'm rubbin' it in :roll:)
Sunshine and clear skies, we don't get much of that here during winter. At least we are back to our normal slightly above freezing temps.