# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DROC Ride to Idyllwil 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: NOTE: "Ticket" brings you to our RSVP system where we invite you to confirm your participation, there is not cost involved.

A full-day mountain loop to Idyllwild


Saturday, September 5th, we take the long, scenic way up to Idyllwild: Ortega Highway east, down through Anza on CA-371, a stop at the legendary Paradise Valley Cafe, then the climb up CA-243 into the pines for lunch in Idyllwild. We loop back down through Hemet and Lake Mathews. About 188 miles, a proper full day in the saddle.

Know before you go
Distance: ~188 miles round trip
Duration: full day, plan on roughly 8 hours with stops
Fuel: a tank good for ~120 miles between fill-ups is ideal; top off at every gas stop
Bring: layers, it’s cool up in the pines and warm in the valley, plus water and sunscreen
Pace: long highway and mountain canyon miles, ride within your limits

Ride Plan
Route on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/BRKnTR5wTiThSZLJ7
8:00 am Meetup: Starbucks, 30835 Gateway Pl, Mission Viejo, CA (Sendero Marketplace). Fill up on arrival.
8:15 am Kick Stands Up (KSU)
Ride Ortega Hwy (CA-74) east and around Lake Elsinore, then CA-371 through Anza
Stop at Paradise Valley Cafe, 61721 CA-74, Mountain Center (the 74/371 junction moto stop)
Up CA-243 to Idyllwild-Pine Cove, gas at the Shell, 26128 CA-243

Lunch in Idyllwild
Return via CA-74 to Hemet (gas: Shell, 1704 W Florida Ave), then through Lake Mathews
Finish at Shell, 13131 Jamboree Rd, Tustin, CA

Back in OC by mid-afternoon; the actual time might vary.

GET READY FOR THE RIDE
Proper Riding Jacket
Proper Riding Pants
Proper Riding Gloves
Proper Riding Boots
Leathers are recommended


GROUND RULES

We would like to remind everyone, that each rider SHOULD and MUST ride within their limits. If the group goes at a speed you don’t feel comfortable with, you should not attempt to keep up.
You are encouraged to go at your own pace and the sweeper will be with you always. The group will always stop at important points for everyone to regroup.
Please, don’t feel ever like you are holding the group. We ride to enjoy our motorcycles, among friends and we want you to be safe.
Safety meeting mandatory before the ride
Adhere to indications given during the safety meeting
No passing on the right side of the road
Ride your own Ride; don’t push beyond your comfort zone
Tips to ride in a group
Please take some time to watch these videos: they provide tips on how to ride in a group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQAPTHLg3Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwA-wMXPE9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAtMCkCzmOE
We will continue to work on enjoying our rides courteously and safely.
Know your hand signals
Download a printable version on the DROC website at https://drocdesmo.com/event-directory/rides/

Disclaimer
By participating in these events you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from this group function without regard to negligence. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold the group’s Host, Organizer, or any of the group’s Assistants or Co-Organizers liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or property arising directly or as a consequence of a group activity. You also agree that your membership and/or participation in this group is based on an “at-will” basis. A general safety meeting will be held prior to the departure of rides and all riders must be present to attend.
Please have an ‘in case of emergency ’ (“ICE”) contact number programmed in your phone (instructions for iPhone at https://support.apple.com/en-us/104992 and Android at https://support.google.com/android/answer/9319337) and/or placed on your bike
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ladera-ranch/droc-ride-to-idyllwil/200030243779941
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ladera Ranch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Starbucks (30835 Gateway Place, Ladera Ranch, CA)
- **lat**: 33.52199072
- **long**: -117.61832818
- **full address**: Starbucks (30835 Gateway Place, Ladera Ranch, CA), United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: DROC Ride to Idyllwil
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DROC Ride to Idyllwil  being held?
  - **A:** DROC Ride to Idyllwil  takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Starbucks (30835 Gateway Place, Ladera Ranch, CA), United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DROC Ride to Idyllwil ?
  - **A:** DROC Ride to Idyllwil  is organized by DROC - Ducati Riders of Orange County - DOC.

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