Corona
Corona, CA
at 6kmIf you're riding through during the Fall/Winter, look to your right as you pass the Factory Kawasaki Supercross testing track.
Lake Elsinore, CA
at 26kmExit Central/Highway 74 and make a right.
Make a right on Collier Avenue
at 27kmMake a left at the stop sign for Riverside Drive
at 28kmTurn right onto Ortega Highway. Signage is good, so you sho...
at 34kmTurn right onto Ortega Highway. Signage is good, so you shouldn't have any problem finding the canyon.
This is a long sweeper. Cars like to cut inside to other la...
at 36kmThis is a long sweeper. Cars like to cut inside to other lanes, hug the shoulder here and watch your speed.
Lake Elsinore, CA
at 44kmBe sure to stop into Hell's Kitchen for some awesome food. Open early to late 7 days a week. TONS of motorcylce parking and a great crowd.
Elsinore Valley, CA
at 47kmBe extra careful in these two corners, because you carry so much speed into them.
Trabuco, CA
at 60kmRight about here is where the CHP presence gets a lot stronger. They are zero tolerance on dangerous riding....
You are now 100% in Orange County. Now be careful here, bec...
at 68kmYou are now 100% in Orange County. Now be careful here, because they're doing construction for the next couple miles of 74(as of 5/09).
Turn right onto Antonio Parkway and continue on.
at 69kmGet gas at the Chevron here. They are very biker friendly a...
at 83kmGet gas at the Chevron here. They are very biker friendly and the prices are comparable to the "cheap" gas stations.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
at 98kmEnter onto the 241 Northbound. NOTE: This is a toll road, so make sure you have at least $10 for the toll.
Exit Los Aliso Blvd and make a left towards El Toro Rd.
at 102kmTurn Right on Marguerite Parkway
at 104kmRanch Santa Margarita, CA
at 104kmTurn right on El Toro Road
Silverado, CA
at 107kmStop into Cook's Corner for some good food and an extremely bike friendly crowd. On Sunday mornings, this place is packed with bikes.
Watch your speed through here, I've seen a few OC Sheriffs w...
at 117kmWatch your speed through here, I've seen a few OC Sheriffs with their radar guns out before....
Stay extra alert through here, with cars pulling out of Irvi...
at 123kmStay extra alert through here, with cars pulling out of Irvine Lake
Irvine
at 125kmOrange
at 126kmSanta Ana
at 126kmEl Toro, CA
at 127kmGet back onto the 241 North, towards the 91 Eastbound.
Windy Ridge, CA
at 132kmThis is the last toll booth before the 91.
Anaheim, CA
at 136kmWatch your downhill speed, as CHP presence can be heavy and traffic will start to backup here.
Merge onto the 91 Eastbound towards Riverside.
at 138kmCorona, CA
at 143kmIn the afternoons, especially during the Summer and Fall- winds are very strong in this area.
Exit onto the 71 Freeway North towards Pomona
at 145kmJurupa, CA
at 146kmIt's a decent grade up the 71 into Chino Hills, so there will be slow moving traffic. Be careful splitting lanes through here.
Chino, CA
at 158kmExit Chino Hills Parkway
Travel past Romona Ave, towards Chino Hills Parkway
at 159kmChino, CA
at 159kmTurn left on Chino Hills Parkway, heading west.
Chino Hills, CA
at 160kmThere are several gas stations, restaurants and fast food places for the next 1/2 mile.
Watch your speed passing over Peyton Dr. The local PD frequ...
at 161kmWatch your speed passing over Peyton Dr. The local PD frequently watch for speeders in the Circle K parking lot.
Turn left onto Carbon Canyon Road.
at 162kmWatch your speed through here, I've been told it's a speed t...
at 163kmWatch your speed through here, I've been told it's a speed trap.
After the left hander ahead, is a blind street entrance. Wa...
at 164kmAfter the left hander ahead, is a blind street entrance. Watch for cars coming out, they just seem to appear out of thin air.
This is my favorite part of Carbon Canyon. Be careful not t...
at 164kmThis is my favorite part of Carbon Canyon. Be careful not to push too far wide on the second right hander, because cars do cut inside on this corner.
Brea, CA
at 174kmTraffic will start to become congested here, in the later hours of the afternoon.
If you need fuel, there are plenty of gas stations to choose...
at 176kmIf you need fuel, there are plenty of gas stations to choose from on this street. There's an El Torito just before the 57 Freeway on your right hand side as well
Fullerton
at 179kmAnaheim
at 179kmEnter onto the 57 North, toward Pomona.
at 180kmDiamond Bar, CA
at 189kmStay on 57 North towards Pomona.
Diamond Bar
at 193kmPomona, CA
at 195kmKeep on the 57 North towards Covina.
Covina, CA
at 198kmBe very careful, there will be big rigs and other vehicles merging from the 10 Freeway. Their transition is very steep, so they will be going much slower than you.
San Dimas, CA
at 202kmEnter onto the 210 West towards Los Angeles.
Watch for fast moving traffic, while merging onto 210
at 206kmGlendora
at 207kmWest Covina
at 211kmEl Monte
at 211kmAzusa, CA
at 212kmExit Asuza Canyon Rd/Hwy 39 and make an immediate left from the offramp.
Turn right onto Azusa Canyon Road. There are a few gas stat...
at 212kmTurn right onto Azusa Canyon Road. There are a few gas stations and places to eat on the next two blocks. I generally fill up my tank before entering the canyon.
At this curve in the road, it is not uncommon for Azusa PD m...
at 215kmAt this curve in the road, it is not uncommon for Azusa PD motorcycle cops to sit with their radar guns out. The Speed Limit is 35 MPH, stay at 35.
Through the homes and apartment complexes, there are the rad...
at 216kmThrough the homes and apartment complexes, there are the radar signs that display your current speed. Be careful, CHP has been known to watch those signs...
There is a Ranger station right here, if you want to go in a...
at 217kmThere is a Ranger station right here, if you want to go in and check road conditions, etc. Once in a while, they will divert traffic to a checkpoint they'll have set up in front of their office. Checking registration, insurance, etc.
Go easy through here, it's still flat and straight. There a...
at 218kmGo easy through here, it's still flat and straight. There are also a lot of mountain bikers at this point who love to be in the lane of traffic.
Go past Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, and continue up the roa...
at 218kmGo past Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, and continue up the road. At this point, you will start climbing uphill. Keep an eye out for slow moving cars/trucks and bicyclists in the lane of traffic.
This corner is notorious for having rocks and debris in it. ...
at 220kmThis corner is notorious for having rocks and debris in it. Keep your eyes open.
This is a very fun chicane, just watch out for cars coming d...
at 220kmThis is a very fun chicane, just watch out for cars coming down the hill. They like to go straight, instead of following the double yellow.
There is a big turnout right here that offers a great view o...
at 222kmThere is a big turnout right here that offers a great view of Morris Reservoir. Bring your camera.
This corner is fun to twist the throttle and hang on. It's ...
at 224kmThis corner is fun to twist the throttle and hang on. It's the biggest sweeping turn of the canyon.
South Antelope Valley, CA
at 229kmThis turnout here offers another awesome view, but this time it's of the San Gabriel Reservoir.
Turn right on East Fork Road, and head east onto Glendora Mo...
at 231kmTurn right on East Fork Road, and head east onto Glendora Mountain Road
Watch for traffic entering ahead on the right.
at 234kmKeep right at the fork, and continue on East Fork Road towar...
at 236kmKeep right at the fork, and continue on East Fork Road towards Glendora Mountain Road.
Make the hard right switchback onto Glendora Mountain Road. ...
at 239kmMake the hard right switchback onto Glendora Mountain Road. If you want to take a break, there is a rest area at the switchback, with public restrooms. On the weekends, this area does get crowded.
There are quite a few turnouts going downhill, that offer so...
at 241kmThere are quite a few turnouts going downhill, that offer some excellent photo ops.
Be super careful through "the butt" as we call it. I watche...
at 242kmBe super careful through "the butt" as we call it. I watched a guy highside through it a couple days ago.
Right about here is when your downhill speed starts to pick ...
at 244kmRight about here is when your downhill speed starts to pick up. The downgrade increases more sharply at this point.
Stay right on Glendora Mountain Road at the fork and continu...
at 247kmStay right on Glendora Mountain Road at the fork and continue on downhill.
Glendora, CA
at 258kmThese are the last 6 corners of the canyon, so enjoy them.
Watch your speed. The people who live around here don't lik...
at 262kmWatch your speed. The people who live around here don't like anyone flying past their houses.
Turn Left on E. Sierra Madre Avenue.
at 263kmTurn right onto N. Valley Center Way
at 263kmGlendora, CA
at 264kmTurn left onto E. Foothill Boulevard.
Turn right onto S. Lone Hill Avenue. There are a few places...
at 265kmTurn right onto S. Lone Hill Avenue. There are a few places to eat and fuel up, between here and the 210.
Turn left on E. Alosta Ave/Route 66.
at 266kmLa Verne, CA
at 270kmEnter onto the 210 Freeway headed East.
Claremont, CA
at 273kmIn the mornings and afternoons, traffic will start to get congested around here. The carpool lane is your best option.
Ontario
at 283kmRancho Cucamonga, CA
at 289kmExit 210 Freeway at Milliken Exit
Turn right on Miliken Avenue, heading south.
at 291kmFontana
at 297kmMira Loma, CA
at 309kmRight on Limonite Ave, heading west.
Eastvale
at 310kmCorona, CA
at 312kmLeft on Archibald Street, heading South.
Turn left on Schleisman Road and right into Albertson's park...
at 314kmTurn left on Schleisman Road and right into Albertson's parking lot. End ride at 7-11 with a well deserved break.
This is where I end my loop, because it's only about 1mi fro...
at 314kmThis is where I end my loop, because it's only about 1mi from my place.