Four Chapter Run – September
16-18, Buellton, CA
By
Jim Falk
Craig Dillmann and Marc Gallin did a great
job organizing this year’s Four Chapter Run, and we were blessed with good
weather throughout the weekend. About
twenty or so riders were in attendance, lighter than expected; only one member
from each of the Northern CA chapters!
Friday’s ride was brief, only a local run
through some canyons and a stop in Los Alamos,
slightly to the north. Some folks got
together for a relaxing dinner at a local Mexican restaurant, where we were
treated to entertainment by the children in full attire.
Saturday’s ride took us to a local
motorcycle museum in Solvang, where we viewed a great collection of bikes from
all eras. The ride afterward took us to
the coast through some scenic hill country, and we enjoyed lunch at a famous
burger stop for surfer’s near Point Conception.
We continued north into Lompoc,
where we stopped at a custom cycle shop for a welcome break. Continuing north and inland, we arrived at a
local spot in Los Alamos for refreshments
before returning to the hotel. Saturday
evening was the time for a banquet at Anderson’s
in Buellton. A great time was had by
all, and numerous prizes were drawn at dinner; I believe everyone present got
something, such as a shirt, belt buckle, or other worthy gift.
Sunday’s ride brought us up the mountain
near Los Olivos for a spectacular view of the surrounding valleys. We then descended back through Solvang and
nearby back roads to a waterfall park nearby.
The group returned to the hotel about Noon or 1 PM, and everyone loaded
for departure to home.
All in all, the weekend went very well,
about 200 miles of riding in all.
Hopefully the attendance next year will be more inclusive of the
Northern chapters, but SoCal made the effort and put on a great run, and will
continue the effort each year as we have done so far. I believe that the LA Chapter is due for
sponsoring next year’s run.