December 2007 Ride Recap

 

Our December 2007 ride called “THE FOUNDERS DAY RIDE” was meant to acknowledge the founders of Inland Empire 109, Vinnie and Jay, and to celebrate the beginning of our Tenth Year Anniversary.

The day started out pretty good, with the arrival of some new riders, Ruben and Valerie Granados, Doug Misnser and Lisa Barnett. After the Sheppard’s got the new riders situated we headed to our meeting spot, The Hometown Buffet for some good conversation and great food.

Our ride took us through some of the newer neighborhoods and beautiful parks in Rancho Cucamonga, up Milliken Ave., right on Banyan that turns into Summit on our way towards old Route 66. There were some tight corners through Devour that made it a fun short ride through the beginnings of the Cajon Pass to Hwy. 38. We stopped for a while and then headed back the way we came. For those of you, who haven’t taken this way before, give it a try. This is the road everyone used before the 15 freeway came into existence, very nice scenery without the freeway traffic.

When we returned to YOC, Jay had tables, chairs and easy-ups all set up for the catered Mexican Food from The Taco Hut. The food was excellent; give them a try at (909)980-6202. We were all treated to great prizes and a very good raffle. DJ and Chris won almost everything, (they always do). I think Gary won two gift certificates worth some good money. Rob Roy won some winter riding gear also. I think everyone walked away with something. Vendors like Nitro Fill was there showing and giving away there products. We also had a chance to try the new Raider; Jay had one there for demo rides. Man that bike looks good.

In closing, I would like to thank our founders, Jay and Vinnie. If it wasn’t for their planning and vision of what a motorcycle club should be like, we wouldn’t have the oldest Star Touring and Riding club in Southern California, TEN YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG……… Thanks guys.

Ron Lopez
Vice President
Star Touring and Riding
Inland Empire, Chapter 109