not so twisty twisties?

the_little_one · January 22nd, 2013, 08:17 PM

Hi All,
It was a beautiful SoCal/LA weekend and I actually made it up to the Crystal Lake Cafe at the top of Route 39 (Azusa Ave.). This being my first canyon run, I was pretty nervous about all the turns and coming back down. I took my time and my speed minding the loose gravel, traffic, and all. And WOW, that was so much fun! Can't wait to try that again!

Do any of you veterans riders out there have any suggestions for other LA area twisties (that aren't TOO twisty) that are safe for newbies to try out?

Thank you!

krolinked · January 22nd, 2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by the_little_one

Hi All,
It was a beautiful SoCal/LA weekend and I actually made it up to the Crystal Lake Cafe at the top of Route 39 (Azusa Ave.). This being my first canyon run, I was pretty nervous about all the turns and coming back down. I took my time and my speed minding the loose gravel, traffic, and all. And WOW, that was so much fun! Can't wait to try that again!

Do any of you veterans riders out there have any suggestions for other LA area twisties (that aren't TOO twisty) that are safe for newbies to try out?

Thank you!

Los Angeles Crest is very nice, and not too crazy. I go up there every now and again. Hit me up for a ride sometime

Jiggles · January 22nd, 2013, 10:45 PM

The twistier the better! Just always remember to Ride Your Own Ride

gitoy · January 23rd, 2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by the_little_one

Hi All,

Do any of you veterans riders out there have any suggestions for other LA area twisties (that aren't TOO twisty) that are safe for newbies to try out?

Thank you!

bonnie, here you go!....http://www.lateralg.org/roads/orange/la.htm

like krolinked said angeles crest has nice sweeping turns for 56 miles from la canada/flintridge to wrightwood...went there a couple of dozen times last summer...

Link to original page on YouTube.

rawbert625 · January 23rd, 2013, 01:32 AM

It's a bit of a drive but you should try Glendora mountain road! tons of twisties and great views!

krolinked · January 23rd, 2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rawbert625

It's a bit of a drive but you should try Glendora mountain road! tons of twisties and great views!

GMR is pretty crazy haha.

rawbert625 · January 23rd, 2013, 04:05 PM

yes it is!
I had to go pretty slow at times being the newbie that I am.
Saw a guy with a dainese suit and a cbr600 dragging a knee on some pretty tight corners. That guy has balls of steel.

krolinked · January 23rd, 2013, 04:14 PM

I'm probably going to go for a ride to the LA Crest this sunday if any of you want to go on a group ride. They've got a little cafe up at the top of the road. Pretty good.

the_little_one · January 23rd, 2013, 07:01 PM

oooOOO! thanks for the website and video gitoy.

GMR looks crazy on the map, but when i muster enough courage, i'll head over there. nowhere near knee dragging yet. haha!

might try angeles crest when it gets a little warmer up there. looks like a really nice ride. i think it's going to rain this weekend.

have you guys tried little tujunga canyon? wonder if that is any good for newbies.

Madman44 · January 23rd, 2013, 09:54 PM

I just went up Angeles Crest for the first time the other day for my first twisty run. I'd love to put a group ride together and run it again. But weekends are a no-go for me

krolinked · January 24th, 2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by the_little_one

oooOOO! thanks for the website and video gitoy.

GMR looks crazy on the map, but when i muster enough courage, i'll head over there. nowhere near knee dragging yet. haha!

might try angeles crest when it gets a little warmer up there. looks like a really nice ride. i think it's going to rain this weekend.

have you guys tried little tujunga canyon? wonder if that is any good for newbies.

Tujunga Canyon is just as twisty as the Los Angeles Crest. It actually connects into LA Crest. Only difference is the roads are a bit rough on some sections of Tujunga Canyon. Also Tujunga Canyon is right down the street from me :P

January 22nd, 2013, 08:17 PM	#1
the_little_one ninjette.org member Name: Bonnie Location: Rosemead, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yoshi 250 Posts: 25	not so twisty twisties? Hi All, It was a beautiful SoCal/LA weekend and I actually made it up to the Crystal Lake Cafe at the top of Route 39 (Azusa Ave.). This being my first canyon run, I was pretty nervous about all the turns and coming back down. I took my time and my speed minding the loose gravel, traffic, and all. And WOW, that was so much fun! Can't wait to try that again! Do any of you veterans riders out there have any suggestions for other LA area twisties (that aren't TOO twisty) that are safe for newbies to try out? Thank you!

January 22nd, 2013, 10:45 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	The twistier the better! Just always remember to Ride Your Own Ride __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 23rd, 2013, 04:14 PM	#8
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	I'm probably going to go for a ride to the LA Crest this sunday if any of you want to go on a group ride. They've got a little cafe up at the top of the road. Pretty good. __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

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the_little_one ninjette.org member Name: Bonnie Location: Rosemead, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yoshi 250 Posts: 25	oooOOO! thanks for the website and video gitoy. GMR looks crazy on the map, but when i muster enough courage, i'll head over there. nowhere near knee dragging yet. haha! might try angeles crest when it gets a little warmer up there. looks like a really nice ride. i think it's going to rain this weekend. have you guys tried little tujunga canyon? wonder if that is any good for newbies.

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Madman44 ninjette.org guru Name: Martin Location: California Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291	I just went up Angeles Crest for the first time the other day for my first twisty run. I'd love to put a group ride together and run it again. But weekends are a no-go for me