For those of you who've not made this run before: tune your suspensions and secure all loose objects in the cabin. It's Rice Canyon time. If you haven't made this run before you've missed out. Horsepower is best kept in the stable this time for the 1.7's are equal to 6's here. If your looking for an advantage then wear a neck brace because the snake will have your head rocking as the steering wheel snaps left and right in a rythmic pattern. Plus, the run thru Rainbow's backyard ain't bad either. This is another twisty back road that takes us to Rice Cyn. Parts are covered in trees and provide a canopy of green. This stretch is less predictable because of some reverse bank turns. Rice Cyn takes us into Valley Center and a 5 miles later we have breakfast at Harrah's. Now that Ethan is 18. After eats we:

Option 1, take 74 for about 10 miles then thru the reservations twisties for about 15km which brings us back to our starting point by about 0900hrs.......................... or as we've also done ....................................

Option 2, after departing Harrah's, run up n down Palomar Mountain then proceed back into Temecula via the res as mentioned in option 1. This adds about an hour to the run and will get us back around 1000hrs.

0545 - 0615 Starbucks on 79s at : 30571 Highway 79 S
Temecula, CA 925924821
951-506-2785

0615hrs - Depart Starbucks

0700hrs - Arrive Harrah's

0800hrs - Depart Harrah's for option 1 or 2.

0900hrs or 1000hrs (depending) Arrive back at starting point.

I better get busy on my front end suspension rebuild! so I can Rice Canyon.

I'm in! The quarter is done before then, so this is a definite yes for me. Plus, I'm finally allowed in the casino...haha

I'm good with whatever run you guys want to do. It'll be nice to do a dawn patrol run again.

Oh BTW Kent, thanks for the use of your Gearbox tools, I managed to get mine built perfectly with everything. I can give them back to you that day If you'd like.
-Ethan

that would be good.

I aint sayin sh&t....


Al dont hesitate to ask if you need any help

Dave, the offer is out there if your car isn't OK to run through the canyon, and my passenger seat is open, you're welcome to ride along with me.

Are we encouraging the use of racing slicks for this run?

I'm pretty sure Dave will be driving his car. That or, I resurrect the "Slackers thread".

Sounds like fun!

You're welcome to join us but I'd suggest that you leave home a little earlier than the rest of us. About 2 days earlier.

next weekend guys!

As mentioned previously, this run is subject to change depending upon my whims and the snow in Idylwilde. Well it's snowing in Idylwilde with more to come Tues/Wed so I think it's time to switch gears and get ready for the Idylwilde cruise (barring any road closures, that is). If you had your mouths all puckered up for the Rice Cyn run I'm sorry but this Idylwilde run is simply gorgeous after a fresh snow. This is a great trip for the better half so if you've been waiting to take your SO for a run in the 14 or you just haven't gotten around to hitching your wagon to one of our Dawn Patrol runs, this is certainly the one. BTW, I will post a new meeting place and times for this run tonight or manana. (much easier to speel than toommoorrow )

Sounds like a plan. I'll be there with....my mom of all people.. haha My dad may or may not be coming depending upon whether or not he can get the corvette running well.

Hoping to make it! However im on call for work from Friday-Monday...

Me too, I'm self employeed. This is one reason we leave early. I can put anyone off untill 1000hr's which is generally when we get back. Don't miss out. This is a beautiful run. I'll look up the Denny's address and post it tonight.

OK here's the address 2675 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA
(951) 652-1346 () ‎

0615-0645 Meet up @ Denny's
0645 Depart Denny's for Idylwild w/ a photo op stop or 2
0730-Arrive Idylwild, Breakfast, Coffee, BS
0830-Depart Idywild for home

Last year we departed in two directions. Back the way we came for those in the Temecula area and down the north slope for those returning LA area. I took the north slope and doubled back. I highly recommed the north slope route back regardless.

of course you switch it to idylwild because i cant make it.

Il have to talk with my boss. My avatar was taken on the way up to idyllwild. Fun run. Snow is an interesting factor as well

For anyone who's coming, please sound off. Let's get a headcount so we know who to wait up for at the meetup place.

ya its not looking good for me ...i need a christmas miracle!! my family decided to do xmas a week early so everyone can attend and the decision was also made that it will be held at my house so you could imagine what my weekend will consist of.

please take lots of pictures so i can live vicariously through you guys.

Alright, count me in boys. is the address at the dennys?

Anyone checked the weather lately? It's not looking good IMO, and rain in the mountains turns to snow/sleet super quick. You guys still wanting to head up there?

I'll be there.


OK, Here is what you do. Get up early, sneak out and meet us at the Denny's. When we get to Idylwild, call your wife and tell her you were "sleep driving" and woke up in Idylwild. Now that would be a miracle.


Yup, that be it. I posted the Denny's phone number also. I called and they're 24-7.

rain/snow is expected around 9am tommorow.. I don't want to be the one that chickens out, but man, that does not sound fun

As always, if it's raining when you get up, forget it. I think it is going to stay south of us. If it does rain here it should be later in the AM. As far as the winds go, we will be on the leeward side of the mountain.

Sounds good Kent. I'll see you guys there

Hey guys, got a tip off that almost all of the roads in idyllwild are covered in black ice. Sounds like the roads are undrivable, and that chains are needed. i definetely am not going if there is black ice everywhere. Might be wise to postpone kent..

My girls grandparents live up there. They told me that the sheriff is requiring chains on 4wd vehicles even. Not to be a chicken s*&% but summer rated tires on ice is not sounding good. A happy new year run is sounding a whole lot nicer.

SR 74
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM MOUNTAIN CENTER TO PINYON DR
(RIVERSIDE CO)

1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 5 MI EAST OF
MOUNTAIN CENTER TO 2 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF SR 371 (RIVERSIDE CO) FROM
0700 HRS TO 1700 HRS MONDAY TO THURSDAY THRU 12/22/11 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
- MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS OF UP TO 15 MINUTES

Your right; stand down. Will reschedule. Live to fight another day.