The 3rd Annual Spring Roundup

This event is intended as a gathering for dual sporters of all interests to meet, network, and discuss issues which affect all users of dual sport motorcycles. Riders may choose to ride some of the best roads and trails in California, either on their own or with other riders.
Suggested routes below.

For Registration information on Spring Roundup, contact: SpringRndup@aol.com

Location will be at the Songdog Ranch http://songdog.com/ranch/index.htm located 15 minutes from New Cuyama, CA.

Directions: To get to Songdog Ranch from the South: take Hwy 33 north towards route 166. When you pass the only gas station on Hwy 33 in the Cuyama Valley, count 2.8 miles from that point and look for a small "Songdog Ranch" sign on the right (east) side. Turn right on the paved road, after about a half mile you will see the Songdog Ranch on your left side, don't stop, continue until you see the dirt road on your right that leads up the bluff.

Coming from the North: Heading South on Hwy 33, approx. 3-5mi. from the intersection of 166 and 33, there is a small sign on the left side of the road near the ground that says Songdog. Go left, for about a mile, you'll see a ranchouse on the left. On the right, across the street, through a telephone poled gated entrance, there is a dirt road, turn right, onto it and this will hook around back to your right, and this will take you up to the mesa(camground), bunkhouse(hall), and the camping area.

Note: If you?re planning to RV Camp in Ballinger, simply continue all the way up Ballinger Cyn Rd. to the OHV area entrance, and to the staging area.

If you were to have gone straight on Hwy33 at the 'Songdog' sign, and remained heading South, you would, within 3 minutes, have seen both The Pistachio Ranch and The Place.

(Maps to Songdog -click to enlarge) http://www.songdog.com/ranch/maps/Calif.jpg

Campers staying overnight will pay just $10.00 for camping to Spring Roundup Representitives, due Saturday at Songdog Ranch. Tents, sleeping bags, and pads are available in limited quantities from the Songdog Ranch for an additional Charge. http://songdog.com/ranch/camping.htm

Food will be available at the Buckhorn Cafe in New Cuyama on Hwy 166. There are also several resturants on Hwy 33 including the Pistachio Ranch and the Place.

Gas will be available at the Texaco Station in New Cuyama and in Maricopa at the Pistachio Ranch on Hwy 33.

Suggested Rides:
(All riders ride at their own risk on these suggested routes!) (You must ride within your abilities!)

Saturday Ride #1 (Experienced Riders)
DualDogs & Damon Powell will host a one-day Dual Sport ride loop from Song Dog Ranch near New Cuyama through the Ballinger Cyn OHV park and other difficult trails in the Los Padres NF for the experienced rider. This self-guided tour will offer a free route chart (aka Rollchart) and map provided at sign-up between 7-9 am Saturday. Only experienced/aggressive riders are expected to attend as the trails are tight on portions of the full days route.

Saturday Ride #2 (All Riders)
Toby Lampson of the Dual Sport News and members of the CalPosse will host a self-guided, general herd ride, paved/gravel/dirt road trip through California Valley and the Los Padres National Forrest to the historic Pozo Saloon for riders wishing to put some miles on their bikes. Riders should have a range of at least 120 miles to participate on this ride. Riders will depart Saturday morning at 9:30am.

Sunday Ride #1 (All Riders)
The Central Coast Dual Sport Pack will host a self-guided paved/dirt ride to MacPherson Peak, in the mountains near the San Rafael Wilderness, then continuing over dirt roads to Tepusquet Canyon. Riders heading home on Hwy 101 may elect to bring their gear as this ride will terminate near Santa Maria. Maps and/or route sheets will be available at the ride sign up Sunday morning at 10am.
Sunday Ride # (Intemediate Riders
The Santa Barbara Motorcycle Club will host a free self-guided trail ride and/or clinic for intermediate riders at the Ballinger ORV Park. It will be up to the individual riders as to whether they want their guide to give a guided tour, a mapped route to follow, or instruction on how to ride at Ballinger. Guides, maps, and/or suggested routes will be available at the ride sign up Sunday morning at 9am.

For Registration information on Spring Roundup, contact: SpringRndup@aol.com