RIDE CALENDAR

Current Ride Calendar, dated July 14, 2010 can be viewed at Current Ride Calendar.
Changes and/or most current updates are posted below.

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Upcoming overnighters View updated (on 6/18) ride dates for Upcoming Overnighters

Upcoming Rides / Events

  • San Clemente - Destination ride (lunch): Sunday, August 1.
    ** Intermediate riding skills required for freeway riding and twisty back roads.
    Ride ends at lunch destination (120 mile ride to destination).
    Meet at It's a Grind at 8:00 am for an 8:30 am departure. (map) 120 miles
    (Ride map now available for downloading under Members section)
  • Lake Henshaw - Saturday, August 7.
    *** Advanced Riding Skills needed for freeway riding and tight twisty back roads.
    Must be able to keep up with the group.
    Meet at Capistrano Playhouse at 8:00 am for an 8:30 am departure. (map) 200 miles
  • Food Plate on Full Moon Dinner RideFull Moon Dinner Ride - Wednesday, August 11.
    * Basic Riding Skills required.
    Meet at OCHD Dealer at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. departure to a local eatery. Restaurant name and ride map will be handed out at departure.
  • Santa Monica Mountains - Breakfast Ride: Saturday, August 14.
    *** Advanced Riding Skills required for freeway riding and twisty back roads.
    Meet at It's a Grind at 6:30 am for a 7:00 am departure. (map) 170 miles

  • Open Ride Weekend - August 21-22. No Chapter Ride scheduled.
    Check out the latest at the OC H-D Dealer fashion show on August 22, 1-4pm.
  • Chapter Mixer: No Mixer in August
    There is no Chapter Mixer in August. Next mixer is in Sept.
  • * New Member Ride - Saturday, August 28.
    Meet at OCHD Dealer for New Member orientation at 9:00 a.m. Leave by 9:30 a.m. for a short ride, and then back to the Dealer for Hot Dogs and Soda.
    Old Timers are welcome. 60 miles.
  • Food Plate on Full Moon Dinner RideFull Moon Dinner Ride - Wednesday, September 8.
    * Basic Riding Skills required. (Note new departure time)
    Meet at OCHD Dealer at 5:45 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. departure to a local eatery. Restaurant name and ride map will be handed out at departure.
  • Two Day Overnighter Rain or Shine - Big Bear: Saturday- Sunday, Sept 11-12.
    *** Advanced riding skills needed for highway riding and lengthy twisty back-roads. Must be able to keep up with the group. (Advance hotel reservations required)
    Meet at Capo Playhouse at 7:30 am for an 8:00 am departure. (map) 300 miles
  • Chapter Mixer: Thursday, September 23
    Back Bay Conference Center (located on the second floor of the Irvine Lanes) in Irvine.
    The address is 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, Ca 92612 (click here for map).

OCHOG Ride Codes - Recommended Skill Levels

Ride Codes
M = MEMBERS – For chapter members only + one guest on the member’s bike
C = CLOSED – For chapter members + one guest on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle
O = OPEN – For chapter members, National HOG members, and other guests

Riding Skill Requirements
• BASIC - 1,000 riding miles required and experience at going over Ortega Hwy or similar twisty roads. Comfortable riding on the freeway.
•• INTERMEDIATE – 5,000 riding miles required and experience at riding highways and twisty back-roads.
••• ADVANCED – 10,000 riding miles required and skilled at riding long distances and lengthy twisty roads. Must be able to keep up with the group.
•••• EXPERIENCED – Highly developed riding skills required to ride up to 500-mile days at sustained highway speeds, and be able to handle high to extreme twisty roads. Must be able to keep up with the group.


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