October Ride
Ports
O Call
By Roy Hooper
This months ride was suppose to go to Wrightwood but the Station Fire
made us change our plans. So it was decided to go to San Pedro
for the famous Ports O Call. We had a great turnout and former
Cal Coast Motorsports sales associate Richard Ziegler, who is a new
member, joined us for his first ride with us on his 2004 Yamaha FJR.
We took all city roads and never jumped on a freeway. We stopped at the
Marineland museum and we rode through some high sections of the Palos
Verdes neighborhoods that gave us spectacular views of the harbors.
Our lunch at Ports O Call was delicious as we saw a varieties of
dishes.
Check out George Crespo's
photos in our Gallery
page.
CCR
Rider Risk Management
Courtesy of RoadRUNNER Magazine
The
Situation: Riding in rain
Step 1: Identify
Wet pavement and possible loss of traction
Step 2: Assess
Is the surface shiny or dull? When I lightly drag my boot does the
surface seem slippery? Does the surface show signs of oil? How much
tread is left on my tires?
Step 3: Mitigate
If traction is likely compromised, decrease speed, especially on
curves.
The Situation: Riding at night
Step 1: Identify
- Possible objects in the road that may cause a
crash.
- Low visibility to other drivers.
Step 2: Assess
- Does area have high level of nocturnal animal
activity or likely road hazards?
- How visible am I to others? Do they seem to see
me?
Step 3: Mitigate
- Add auxiliary lights; follow driver's side
tires of car ahead.
- Wear reflective clothing and add auxiliary
lights. Avoid riding at night whenever possible.
The Situation: Riding in cold weather
Step 1: Identify
Risk of hypothermia
Step 2: Assess
Am I exhibiting any of the symptoms, like shivering, slurred speech, or
diminished coordination?
Step 3: Mitigate
Stop and replace any wet clothes with dry ones, drink warm liquids,
perform moderate exercise to generate body heat and buy heated clothing.
You,
undoubtedly, can expand upon the above example and it's not a bad idea
to do so by cataloging these types of risk items in advance.
Incorporate every type of risk that you've read or been taught about.
Your goal is to make the three-step risk management process mentally
comprehensive and second nature, operating on a virtually subconscious
level when you're riding.
CCR
Muneio planned our 3 day Mammoth/Yosemite
ride and George Crespo led the San Simeon/Hearst Castle ride.
Both rides were terrific and if you ever plan on spending the
night in San Simeon I would recommend the San Simeon Lodge. They
have plenty of nice rooms and a good restaurant. Overnight
rides that we hope to have in 2010 or 2011 will be to San Bernardino
for the Route 66 Party, Palm Springs, San Diego 3 dayer, and a Death
Valley 3 dayer. If you have any suggestions please send them to
me and we take 3 day rides on Saturday, Sunday and Monday which
works out much better than Friday thru Sunday. 
