September 9, 2012 Condor Run - Ventura

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PCH VIPER

Looks like you will be bringing two vipers, these guys look pretty serious!   >11

[PCH VIPER]

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They look a little pissed off to be INSIDE a snake !

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I think they managed to have holes cut into the windshield so it feels normal to them at high speed.  Just bring a few rabbits, that will keep them content.   <11

[Speedtactics]

I'll be there for this one, I know this route very well I used to ride it on the motorcycle all the time. Lots and lots of twisty road. I hope it's not to warm! Ill be happy to lead the way on this one but you'll have to keep up.
Hirk

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PCH VIPER

Looks like those crazy Condors repaired your front windshield nicely.  They look like they are ready for the Condor Run.  Sounds like we have a leader in Hirk ?  There is an excellent stretch of road on 33 about 5 miles south of the 166, that is fairly straight and one would hope that Arturo del Toro, could get his viper above 100 MPH!  The likelihood that anyone will be on this road approaches zero in the morning of the run.

The Coffee Bean and Tea restaurant is in a nice shopping center with lots of parking in Westlake Village plus there is a gas station on the parking lot premises.



One suggestion is to pull to the right at the "Ojai Gas station" (see image below) on Hwy 33, just after the 150 junction west of Ojai, so everyone can regroup before heading into the Los Padres Hwy 33 section.  There are some side streets around the gas station that will help in re-grouping the club.

Here are some images of the Hwy 33 - Hwy 150 junction west of Ojai.  Ojai Gas station is a good place to re-group everyone before heading up Maricopa Hwy 33 to Los Padres.



Ojai Gas on Hwy 33, the Maricopa Hyw one blokc north of the Ojai 33-150 junction

[NK BREKR]

Hey Doc,

I hope my Viper can get up to 90, let alone 100!  I'll need you to give me a good push  >w

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Hey Doc,
I hope my Viper can get up to 90, let alone 100!  I'll need you to give me a good push  >w

You have to release the parking brake and keep your left foot off the brake pedal!   >s

[1HOTACR]

So... Eric I don't see your name on the list?  You are coming?   <1

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1HOTV10 and 2 other IZ Vipers!

<B Sadly, I had planned this event with Lance and the only weekend I am booked in September is 5-9.  Actually doing a Double Crossing of the Sierra Nevadas (Devil's Backbone Crossing), with the So Cal MINI Maniacs.  It is a 900 mile run, returning down the 9th of September from Mammoth Lakes.  As I am the co- run planner and sponsor, I am committed to the MINI guys.  However, Scott Hirko and Lance will be perfect in guiding this run.  The BBQ is excellent at the finish.  Nice addition is it is very close to I-5 South, so returning home for most members will be easy as compared to driving home from like Santa Barbara on a Sunday afternoon!

I can't remember any Viper Run, save the vista on Hwy 74 at 3000 above Palm Desert that can compare to the vistas one sees on the Condor Run through Los Padres, Hwy 33, and Cerro Noroeste Rd.  It is spectacular, amazing contrasts between forest and desert and no one on the road.  And the vistas on the Condor run, just keep coming.  So I am sad I won't be there, I expect you to take some great photos.

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2  Six gears!

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Jim and Judy are in.

[Speedtactics]

If you have never been back in this area, it's a must see.

[PCH VIPER]

I have never been back there and can't wait !

I talked to the Stig and he is going to be in town for this run too !   It will be fun to drive with him again.   <2

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You guys are killing me, move it back a week and I can make the run.

[VIPER28]

I'm in for this run... I know every turn and bump on hwy33. I have setup many rides with our Socal Riders Club.
You may want to be careful thru some sections, CHP may be present specially on the vista turn offs.
Some of the turns are very tight and someone that's been there before can take you very deep into the turns.
Sadly, my friend Anthony passed away on this road three years ago right in front of me, so I don't want to see anybody get hurt. Let's all be safe out there.

If you see me slow down on the way there... its all good I'll just be paying my respects.

Peace

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I suspect most people will take this run at regular speeds, this is a great run with incredible vistas.  Maybe even see a Condor if one looks for them.