Lake Hughes Rd. and Bouquet Canyon Rd.

[BusyWeb]

Hello, there..
Today, I covered two of the Angeles Forest Canyon Roads that I had planned.
One is Lake Hughes Rd. and another is Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Relexed and enjoyed Lake Hughes Rd. riding today.
During the riding, sometimes I felt sorry to make engine noise to the nature.
Really a nice driving course it is, not only for the bike but also for the cages (car).
A biker (met at the Lake vista point) told me that try to find and go "Rock Inn" which is at the end of Lake Hughes Rd.
So, I did. The building is made of ROCKs, I took some photos. Pretty impressed inside-outside.
A lot lot of bikers at and around the building. it's INN ?? and BAR ?? and Restaurant ??
It was about lunch time and took sandwich, and was good.
Bouquet Canyon Rd riding is almost similar as Soledad Canyon Rd which I took last week.
Fast speed limit and good road condition, but Bouquet road is more (much more) twister than Soledad.
About the middle of the road, I found a small cafe (The Big Oaks) where few bikers are parked.
Seems a good place to stop by and rest.
And, an unexpected stop I had to....Pumpkin Field.....on the Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Got some photos...

Here is the Picas Web Album Link and Google Map with GPS track trace to share with you

http://picasaweb.google.com/busyweb/Lak ... tCanyonRd#

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie ... 757813&z=9

[picasa=busyweb:1t4lyucy]5261296339746614193[/picasa:1t4lyucy]

[picasa=busyweb:1t4lyucy]5262097665838125905[/picasa:1t4lyucy]

Ah.. one thing that I forgot to tell you.
I saw a 7-11 Gas Station, it was the first time and felt strange.
It's at the entrance of Lake Hughes Rd., right after freeway I-5 exit.

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Un-official my record: in the attached image >> Track Profile 2 >> believe it or not.
Just few seconds :roll: , I tried to throttle all the way, as traffic condition was clear, straight and little downward.
I couldn't figured out how the speed was as needle hit the speedo meter max,
but with GPS, I found the speed at that time >> one was 87 and another was 97.... :whistle:
Even though a few seconds, GZ250 could go ...... I won't try again, my GZ250 may hurts...
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Thanks!

[BusyWeb]

Here is the Panorama Photos from.... :roll:

Picas Web Album Link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/busyweb/Lak ... dPanorama#

Google Map GPS Track with Panorama Photo Link:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie ... 515625&z=8

[Moedad]

You're discovering all sorts of gems out there, Busy. Thanks again for sharing.

[BusyWeb]

Originally Posted by Moedad

You're discovering all sorts of gems out there, Busy. Thanks again for sharing.

Hi, Moedad...
Thanks for you comments... (as this report has been lonely....ha ha ha)
As long as I don't have any good reason, I would like to try to spend weekend riding and reports.
Actually, after having weekend rides, many things are changed to me positively.
Except, spending about 5-10 dollars of every weekend gas money... :roll:
Thanks again, Mr. Moedad.

[NeverAgain]

Hi Web
i am from Los Angeles too, how can I join your rider group

( i never bee in group ride, but looking forward for one )

[Moedad]

Originally Posted by NeverAgain

Hi Web
i am from Los Angeles too, how can I join your rider group

( i never bee in group ride, but looking forward for one )

Joining the group involves exhorbitant fees, and a lengthy spell of blood-letting, followed by the the ritual sacrifices and burnt offerings.

Or you could just watch the threads, and we can PM you. You're in which area?

[alanmcorcoran]

Anybody going anywhere this weekend? I am actually starting to contemplate something extended, maybe Highway 1 up to Santa Barbara.

Neveragain, I'm sort of out in the boonies (East Anaheim. almost Corona.) Probably take me an hour of riding just to get to where Busy starts from. Most of my rides have been towards the Inland Empire, but I have made it to Corona del Mar and Malibu once each. And let's not forget the historic Tustin Whole Foods run.

I think Moe and I are both marked on the "location map." There is also an OC Hoosier on here that can't be too far from either of us.

[Moedad]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Anybody going anywhere this weekend?

I've got plans already. Plus they say it's going to rain. :roll:

[BusyWeb]

Hello, everybody..
Mr. NeverAgain brought this thread live... :roll:
But you got wrong person for the group ride.
By the way, which part of LA are you in "NeverAgain"?
I'm in the K-Town, and works at D-Town (downtown), ha ha ha

Originally Posted by NeverAgain

Hi Web
i am from Los Angeles too, how can I join your rider group
( i never bee in group ride, but looking forward for one )

Hello, Mr. Never Again.
I never have been in a Group Ride yet :blush: .
Mr. Alan and Mr. Moedad had one last week.
I think that So. Cal GZ250 Members will eventually get some big group together sometime.
Most of here are likely novices including me, except some senior members who love to contributes good tips to us.

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Anybody going anywhere this weekend? I am actually starting to contemplate something extended, maybe Highway 1 up to Santa Barbara.

Hi, Mr. Alan....
As Mr. Moedad said, there might be rain this weekend. :sad:
I'm having already feel bad... ha ha ha, I may not get a weekend riding at this weekend.... :sad:
If you go as planed, be careful on the road, safe drive!!!

Originally Posted by Moedad

I've got plans already. Plus they say it's going to rain. :roll:

Hi, Mr. Moedad.
I may have to start looking for Rain-Gears to prepare for winter time rain.
So that I could go out and ride even if rains.
Any good tips for the Rain-Gears??

[alanmcorcoran]

My jacket, pants and boots are all allegedly "waterproof."

Although I admit some skepticism to the veracity of this, I did not get wet, except for maybe my neck, the one time I did ride in the rain.

I think there is more to the riding in the rain than not getting wet. In fact, that was not really my main worry. Parts of the roads get very slippery and make cornering a lot more treacherous in the rain. Plus the face shield on my helmet does not have wipers. I found it do-able, but not exactly enjoyable. Then again, I don't like riding on the concrete, grooved freeway either, so YMMV.

For the record, I have an ICON Motorhead Jacket, TourMaster Caliber Pants and AlpineStar boots.