- Lure of the Grapes VIII-

Friday, October 17th  thru Sunday, October 19th, 2008 

    

 

Photos from the 2007 Lure of the Grapes   #1 ,  #2,  #3 .

Photos from the 2006 Lure of the Grapes:  #1

Photos from the 2005 Lure of the Grapes: #1,  #2,  #3,  #4. 

 Photos from the 2004 Lure of the Grapes: #1,   #2,  #3,  #4.

See the Itinerary below for our Channel Islands Bike Club trip to the Buellton/Solvang/Santa Ynez/Los Olivos/Los Alamos/Lompoc area of the "Wine Country of Santa Barbara."  Base of operations is "Flying Flags RV Park Campground" Buellton, California. About 70 minutes from Ventura! So come for the weekend or even just one day!!! You can reserve an RV campsite or tent site or local hotel in the area. It all works out for a wonderfully fun, beautiful and social weekend.
 
** Please note that the start times for the rides is 9am**
 

ITINERARY/ACTIVITIES:

FRIDAY: October 10th:  

2007 Bike Touring to Buellton: In 2003 two clubbers biked from Ventura to Buellton & 2004 three clubbers did it, while seven biked in 2005. 2006 it rained, so no trekkers that year. If anyone is interested in biking from Ventura (Mission Parking Lot) at 9am to Buellton. We think there will be many doing this fun activity. Sleeping bags, tents, etc. can be transported to the camping area! 

Dinner:  7:00pm for drinks and 7:30pm for dinner at Firestone Taproom Restaurant,  620 McMurray, Buellton, 1-805-686-1557. This year RSVP's are a MUST by October 9th for tables for the club members! Contact Mike Stewart to RSVP. We must have reservations for this place, so RSVP please.
 
 
SATURDAY: October 11th:

Breakfast: 7:30am Ellen Danish Pancake House, 272 Avenue of Flags, Buellton,688-5312. Just a 200 yard walk from the campground.

2007 Ride & Lunch:  9:00am sharp at Flying Flags Campground entrance. A fun "butt" challenging ride of 53 miles up Drum Canyon into Los Alamos and then up Harris Grade into Lompoc for a rural finish on Santa Rosa Road. Local wineries will be added for "fun stops" on this great route.  "Santa Rita Butt Buster" "route slip",  "route map link"    Or you can choose  a flatter, easier and shorter  38 mile ride to Lompoc on the "Lompoc or Bust",  "route slip",   "route map link."

Dinner: 6:30pm at Flying Flag Campground for a "Club Potluck Dinner." Bring your favorite side dish for the club members to feast on tonight. The club will provide pizza and drinks. So come join the fun. PLEASE BRING A LAWN CHAIR!!!!

Activity: 8:00pm, Chumash Casino  3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez, 1-877-Chumash.
 
 
SUNDAY: October 12th:

Breakfast: 7:30am at Ellen Danish Pancake House,272 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton,688-5312. About 200 yards from Flying Flags Campground.

2007 Ride & Lunch: 9:00am at Flying Flags Campground entrance. Check here for the about 42 miles for the "Santa Ynez Canyons Circle"  "route slip",  "route map link" .  Lunch can be had anywhere in neighboring Los Olivos & Los Alamos!

 

BASE OF OPERATION:


Camping: Flying Flags Campground at 688-3716 ($19-23/day) for tenting on the grass with restrooms, showers and pool included!  RESERVE ONLINE SOON!  You may also bring an RV, ask for a spots across from the "grass tenting area."   CIBC Member Mike Stewart is bringing his RV  5th wheel trailer to the full hookup area. It is a white 5th wheel Copper Canyon travel trailer #1LE6794 pulled by a Chevy Silverado Silver Truck #7R64942. Look for the "Biking Bubblebee."  Site #347  

                                   

Hoteling:  Days Inn Windmill at (805)688-8448 ($120/night) or (800)329-7466 for 15% discount, ask for "LRO plan code". Also at http://www.daysinn-solvang.com. Located on 114 E. Highway 246 in Buellton, directly behind the Flying Flags Campground. Just walk right through a gate to reach us all. Also, directly across from Andersen's Pea Soup Restaurant! AND, this hotel was seen in the recent movie of "SIDEWAYS!"  WOW!

Let Mike Stewart know of your interest so plans can be made.
It is up to each individual to arrange camping or hotel arrangements. Also, you can also just come up in the morning for the day's activities and drive back home!