2021 West Coast Cruise Details

West Coast Cruise 2021 details, all in one place:

RSVP: @Robert M (robertDOTmcewen@comcastDOTnet)

Merch Orders: @OCC (scott at occsigns.com or text 714 928 3438 to make sure he prints enough!)

Friday, June 11 — 4pm - 8pm — Check-in, Reception
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
1631 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, US
(805) 242-0269
(Likely sold out by now, but group rate for Speedster Owners Club was $229.)

Getting to San Luis Obispo:
NorCal Caravan Thread — 12pm Chevron, Carmel-by-the-Sea
SoCal Caravan Thread — 10am Topanga Ranch Motel, Malibu Beach

Saturday, June 12 — Cruise Starts at 9am @Veteran's Hall, SLO ⛽️ Fuel up first!

Sunday, June 13 - Check-out (by noon)

Make sure to get your merch orders in to Scott (@OCC) right away!

(Please let me know if I missed something... the above is as much for me as for you.)

Event page for the West Coast Cruise 2021 is now on the forum calendar:

https://www.speedsterowners.co...21-west-coast-cruise

RSVPs should still go direct to @Robert M, since he's the one coordinating the cruise and wrangling locations to accept socially awkward distant groups during these strange times.

See you all in 9 days.

It’s graduation weekend at Cal Poly no rooms left.

@R Thorpe posted:

It’s graduation weekend at Cal Poly no rooms left.

That's rough. It looks like there are still some options with AirBnB, VRBO, and HotelTonight. Here's one on HotelTonight at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo.

A few years back I even slept in a vineyard. Where there's a will, there's a way!

(Seriously. This was my view from my hammock.)

Now you got me reminiscing...

The West Coast Cruise is the best. Thanks for putting this together @Robert M. I'm very excited to share the experience with my eldest son.
He has a giant 40x30" print of this image hanging in his bedroom.

See you all in 8 days.

I remember those pictures, Ryan.  Pretty incredible.

@R Thorpe posted:

It’s graduation weekend at Cal Poly no rooms left.

Another place worth checking out is the University Inn. It's just up the street from the Quality Suites at 1825 Monterey. I stayed there 3 years ago and found it was nice and convenient to any knucklehead's needs. Booking.com shows it having 3 rooms as of right now (06/03 @ 4:30pm).

@GomezInSJ, check the above. You may not have to camp in a vineyard.

********UPDATE********

I have found a place willing to host us outdoors. After our morning drive through the Paso robles countryside we will end up at California Coast Brewing Company. This is a great local brewery with a good selection of beers. On the same property is a tasting room for wines. A local restaurant, La Reyna, will be on site serving food as they do every weekend. They will be there an hour earlier just for us. They serve a selection of tacos, quesadillas, burritos, or plates. Sides of beans and rice are also available. No money is needed up front as you will pay them directly. If tasty Mexican food isn't up to the standards of your advanced palette you can walk to The Backyard. This is a local eatery that serves burgers. However, I'd like to support the establishment that is willing to host us.

We'll hang out there from about 11:00-12:30/1:00 depending on how it's going. The second half will be a bit more driving than the first but we'll head up into the coastal mountains, down into Cambria, take a drive along Moonstone Beach Dr, and the crowd favorite drive back to the hotel along picturesque Hwy 1. No second stop at any of the wineries as they all require a reservation and no groups larger than what fits into a couple Speedsters.

....and we can all "gas up" at La Reyna with great Mexican food.

You're all driving topless cars in California that burp and fart. I see no problems with Mexican!

@DannyP posted:

You're all driving topless cars in California that burp and fart. I see no problems with Mexican!

Noisy, smelly cars with noisy, smelly owners- sounds like a match made in... well, I don't know where, but it still sounds right!

@DannyP posted:

You're all driving topless cars in California that burp and fart. I see no problems with Mexican!

It's NOT the cars that will be burping and farting!

Hey I can confirm that La Reyna is quality, and they car people too. They delivered us food at a PR car show once (wife also knows the owner).

CC Brewing Co (calcoastbeer.com) is a great little spot. Good choice Rob. They have flights, crowlers to go, and a decent variety on the menu. Pretty good looking merch too with the bear on the logo.

No off street parking at the brewing co., can we rope off a special section of the curbside? Any permits for that??? The surrounding streets can be busy but I'm always able to find a spot not too far away. Downtown is busy again and it's good to see.

-Marcel

@SimplifyTALightness can you do some reconnaissance for us this Saturday around 11am? We’re getting into town before the lunch rush. I wonder if that’s early enough for a Paso Speedster take over. I’m just thankful we have a spot willing to take us in. We’ll make due either way.

Hey Ryan,

Sure! If y'all think it's okay, maybe I can talk to the staff and hash out an idea? I have some orange cones I can offer and then pick 'em up at the end of the day.

If we get the upfront parking it will make for some great social media posts for their biz.  I'll see what's up.

@SimplifyTALightness posted:

Hey Ryan,

Sure! If y'all think it's okay, maybe I can talk to the staff and hash out an idea? I have some orange cones I can offer and then pick 'em up at the end of the day.

If we get the upfront parking it will make for some great social media posts for their biz.  I'll see what's up.

I’ve been in email conversations with Martha who is one of the owners. Her husband is Rich. If you go by there ask to speak to one of them and mention the Speedster Owners Group and we’re coming on the 12th. The art store lot is to the south and the lot owned by their friend is to the north. Rich offered to block off street parking last year before we cancelled.

Martha and Rich, copy, always great to name drop. I'll be sure to say hello real soon.

Unfortunately we are not going to be able to make it this year.  Work, life, and mechanical updates to our VS are too much to overcome this year.

I hope the Tour d'hoe happens though as we need a drive and social gathering to bring back a sense of normalcy!

On that note: we have a reservation at the Quality Inn and Suites in SLO at the discounted rate.  As I understand it some members are having difficulty getting a room for the week-end.  If anyone wants to assume my reservation I'm sure the hotel would honor the change.  If you want the room PM me ASAP and I will gladly turn it over if possible. 

I will need to cancel by mid-morning Thursday June 10 so don't delay!

@TheMayoMachine posted:

Unfortunately we are not going to be able to make it this year.  Work, life, and mechanical updates to our VS are too much to overcome this year.

I hope the Tour d'hoe happens though as we need a drive and social gathering to bring back a sense of normalcy!

On that note: we have a reservation at the Quality Inn and Suites in SLO at the discounted rate.  As I understand it some members are having difficulty getting a room for the week-end.  If anyone wants to assume my reservation I'm sure the hotel would honor the change.  If you want the room PM me ASAP and I will gladly turn it over if possible.

I will need to cancel by mid-morning Thursday June 10 so don't delay!

@TheMayoMachine, that’s such a bummer. Sorry to miss you.

@R Thorpe @GomezInSJ @RayRay19 now is your chance.

I might be interested in Tour D’hoe, need to know more details if that happens

@Robert M

Yesterday I talked to one of the workers named Dustin who will be there on the 12th. He expressed the same advice, that the art store will be closed and has about 7-8+ spots. I would say it's the top choice right now plus street parking on both sides of Railroad St. The location of that lot is just on the other (south) side of the wine venue. Just next door.
Street parking is okay, not guaranteed, and I didn't get any traction on the cone setup and take down from him. There were a few scattered spots at 1130am, I was able to park my bike right in front. Maybe I'll pass by again this week for a beer and see if there are any other 'opinions' that come up in conversation with the staff.

@SimplifyTALightness posted:

@Robert M

Yesterday I talked to one of the workers named Dustin who will be there on the 12th. He expressed the same advice, that the art store will be closed and has about 7-8+ spots. I would say it's the top choice right now plus street parking on both sides of Railroad St. The location of that lot is just on the other (south) side of the wine venue. Just next door.
Street parking is okay, not guaranteed, and I didn't get any traction on the cone setup and take down from him. There were a few scattered spots at 1130am, I was able to park my bike right in front. Maybe I'll pass by again this week for a beer and see if there are any other 'opinions' that come up in conversation with the staff.

Thank you Marcel.

I keep wondering why this isn't in the Events section.

@Michael McKelvey posted:

I keep wondering why this isn't in the Events section.

In the top header it says it is.

Is there a plan for Saturday evening when we normally have a dinner and raffle?  I know the hotel wasn't allowing us to use their room, but there's been a couple other posts about raffle tickets and swag. Is there something in the works?

@Troy Sloan posted:

Is there a plan for Saturday evening when we normally have a dinner and raffle?  I know the hotel wasn't allowing us to use their room, but there's been a couple other posts about raffle tickets and swag. Is there something in the works?

Napa Paul would like to have some sort of raffle but he hasn't said where. Bring some SWAG anyway and we'll make it happen. Maybe just on the patio. SLO is still way behind the times with the opening of their city. I've checked with some local restaurants and they're still not taking reservations or seating large groups. We could try a hostile takeover of a local restaurant or the hotel will have their bbq fired up and serving burgers, dog, and tri-tip on the patio.

Effective Wed., June 9th, SLO County is in the Yellow Tier (Mininum Restrictions) until Tue. the 15th, when the state's entire Color-Tier program is dumped.

This means in SLO this coming weekend the following "rules" will be in effect for the Gatherings of Knuckleheads:

Restaurants (dine-in)

• Outdoors: 100 person maximum
• Indoors: Max 50% capacity in settings where capacity limits exist or 50 people or whichever is fewer
• Masks and physical distancing required

So, the number of Knuckleheads and guests in attendance will dictate where we can gather, break bread, and hold services.

Just a thought, but why not grab some firewood and a cooler and head down to the beach for evening festivities?  I assume they still allow those kind of shenanigans.

@Michael McKelvey posted:

I keep wondering why this isn't in the Events section.

It's on the Main Calendar:
https://www.speedsterowners.co...lendar/main-calendar

Here's the link to the Event:
https://www.speedsterowners.co...21-west-coast-cruise

I also linked to it above here. As well as the NorCal/SoCal Caravan threads.

You planning on joining us, @Michael McKelvey? I hope you're on the road already.

See you all soon!

Posting this on several threads to maximize exposure and catch those who are reading through several different threads regarding the SLO Cruise.

SoCal caravan to SLO rendezvous is 10:00 Friday Jun 11th at Topanga Ranch Motel on PCH in Malibu Beach. So far have received confirmation from @OCC and @Speedster Marc. Will leave that location by 10:30 (or possibly earlier) when those two SOCers arrive.

We will arrive at second rendezvous in Camarillo by 11:30 at the McD's on Los Posas, north side of Hwy 101. Usual SOCers at this location are unable to attend. Group from Malibu with top off fuel tanks at this location and continue on to Solvang for rest stop then onto SLO. ETA in SLO is 4:30PM.

@OCC @Speedster Marc @Jon T

Sadly, I won't be joining you.  It would be an adventure making the trip from Michigan to California.

I didn't know there is an SOC Calendar.  It was nice to learn that.

Great hoodie!

Friendly reminder to download offline maps from Google Maps, as cell service may be limited on some of the route. Instructions: https://support.google.com/map...form%3DiOS&hl=en

Offline maps stay on your phone for a year and work even when your phone loses signal.

To all who are going to the West Coast Cruise, have a good trip, take a lot of pictures and videos and stay safe. Hope to see you all next year

@Karyadi posted:

To all who are going to the West Coast Cruise, have a good trip, take a lot of pictures and videos and stay safe. Hope to see you all next year

Thnx, Eddie! Hope to see you for this year's Tour D'Hoe. @Karyadi

The West Coast Cruise is ON! See you tomorrow.

(Dress warmer than we did)

Robert M, I am planning to meet up with the group at the brewery in Paso Robles.  I will get there ahead of time and try to hold some parking.  Looking forward to seeing everyone.

@curtissb

Curtis, I'll see you there tomorrow. The brewery is on the east side of the street and Railroad is a wide street, looking at it I think we could start our own angle parking on that side, and fit several cars right up front.  It would make for some great pictures.

I might head over again today to chat with the staff, and prob have a sample of the product :-)

@curtissb posted:

Robert M, I am planning to meet up with the group at the brewery in Paso Robles.  I will get there ahead of time and try to hold some parking.  Looking forward to seeing everyone.

That'd be great Curtiss. Know anyone with a large truck and super long trailer? LOL

See you there.