Here's what you've been waiting - no, clamoring - for! The 2018 edition of....
The BARF Pit-Ho Spring Rally - Taft!!
Taft? Why Taft you ask? Because, it is The Best of Places!
If you have been on a Paso Rally, they you probably have gone through Taft at one point. Taft is located on the southwestern end of the San Joaquin Valley, about 40 miles south of Buttonwillow Raceway.
This location provides access to some fantastic riding to, from, and around. Highways 33 and 58, the Carrizo Plain, Hudson Ranch Road, Lockwood Valley Road, Tepusquet Road. Not to mention on the way there and back; Highway 25, Los Gatos Creek Road, Indian Valley/Peach Tree, Parafield Grade. Adventures abound! Plenty of riding opportunities; long or short, goaty or sweepers, dirt if you want to find it.
Now whats keeping you? Rally-On for some awesome spring riding!!
youtu.be/s9J03FWW5RI
Dates & Lodging
Dates: April 13, 14 and 15 (Fri., Sat., and Sun.)
Destination: Taft, CA
Estimated 3-Day Mileage: 800+ miles
Bay Area Starting Point and Time will be announced in the Rally Sub-Forum.
As you know, all makes and models of motorcycles are welcomed!
(ScorpioVI 2012)
Please note that this is not an organized or guided group-riding event. There are no officially designated leads or sweeps. This is a rally with pre-determined routes, common points-of-interest and destination for the participants. The official daily starting point and time are provided to allow the participants the greatest opportunity to enjoy the company of other BARFers and BARFettes along the way for the duration of the rally. Participants are free to band into groups of their own choosing, and at their own risk.
1, 2, 3... Easy sign Up by April 12, 2018:
Step 1. Make your room reservations for 4/13 and 4/14 (departing on 4/15). YOU MUST DECLARE YOURSELF A BARFER TO THE RESERVATION DESK, or no room for you
High class clientele. :teeth
Step 2. Once you have made your lodging reservations, go here to register:
http://events.eventzilla.net/e/2018-barf-pitho-spring-rally--april-1315--taft-2138942102
Step 3. After your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Within 24 hours, you will receive a Private Message (PM) containing instructions to access the super exclusive Rally Forum. This is where we will post up starting points, routs, and any rally related information.
If you can only manage a hall pass for two days, no problem – book a room for Saturday, and ride out to Taft for the event’s Saturday dinner celebration that evening. On Sunday, enjoy some company for riding some of the best twisties in California. Come and meet your fellow BARFers and BARFettes. Come for the fun and company.
Your responsibilities
Sign-in and Check-in
Be aware that we do have a sign-in/check-in policy. Please refer to the Participant’s Package when it becomes available.
Early Departure
If, for any reason, you decide to depart early from the rally, you must notify a rally coordinator, or ask another participant to relay your intent to a rally coordinator.
What’s a Rally?
This is not an organized or guided group-riding event. There are no designated leads or sweeps. This is a rally with pre-determined routes, common points-of-interest and destination for the participants. The daily starting point and time are provided to allow the participants the greatest opportunity to enjoy the company of other BARFers and BARFettes along the way for the duration of the rally. Participants are free to band into groups of their choosing, and at their own risk.
You are responsible for yourself
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous. You are responsible for your own safety. Proper riding gear, a valid CDL/M1, vehicle registration and proof of insurance are highly recommended. You are also responsible for the good operating condition of your motorcycle. The good condition includes general mechanical condition, as well as the condition of wear items such as chains and sprockets, brake pads, and tires. In short, YOU are the Captain of your own ship.
Expenses
You are responsible for your own expenses. Budget for lodging, entrance fee(s), gas, food, beverages, and anything you may need along the way accordingly.
Rally Master (and associates!):
:ride
Budman
two wheel tramp
Chill
Registered Attendees
(names of participants will be kept in the rally sub forum)
Some pics from 2012 and 2016 to git you goin' :ride :drool
(ScorpioVI 2012)
(wheel_muse 2016)
(flying_hun 2016)
(budman 2016)
Okay kids, sign up and go make some memories!arty
The BARF Pit-Ho Spring Rally - Taft!!
Taft? Why Taft you ask? Because, it is The Best of Places!
If you have been on a Paso Rally, they you probably have gone through Taft at one point. Taft is located on the southwestern end of the San Joaquin Valley, about 40 miles south of Buttonwillow Raceway.
This location provides access to some fantastic riding to, from, and around. Highways 33 and 58, the Carrizo Plain, Hudson Ranch Road, Lockwood Valley Road, Tepusquet Road. Not to mention on the way there and back; Highway 25, Los Gatos Creek Road, Indian Valley/Peach Tree, Parafield Grade. Adventures abound! Plenty of riding opportunities; long or short, goaty or sweepers, dirt if you want to find it.
Now whats keeping you? Rally-On for some awesome spring riding!!
youtu.be/s9J03FWW5RI
Dates & Lodging
Dates: April 13, 14 and 15 (Fri., Sat., and Sun.)
Destination: Taft, CA
Estimated 3-Day Mileage: 800+ miles
Bay Area Starting Point and Time will be announced in the Rally Sub-Forum.
As you know, all makes and models of motorcycles are welcomed!
(ScorpioVI 2012)
Please note that this is not an organized or guided group-riding event. There are no officially designated leads or sweeps. This is a rally with pre-determined routes, common points-of-interest and destination for the participants. The official daily starting point and time are provided to allow the participants the greatest opportunity to enjoy the company of other BARFers and BARFettes along the way for the duration of the rally. Participants are free to band into groups of their own choosing, and at their own risk.
1, 2, 3... Easy sign Up by April 12, 2018:
Step 1. Make your room reservations for 4/13 and 4/14 (departing on 4/15). YOU MUST DECLARE YOURSELF A BARFER TO THE RESERVATION DESK, or no room for you
ALTERNATE MOTEL
A block and a half to the east is:
Toppers Motel
101 E. Kern St.
Taft, CA 93268
661-765-4145
http://www.toppersmotel.com
$49 + tax for a single
$55 + tax for a double
THE CAPRICE IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
The Caprice Motel
222 Kern Street
Taft CA 93268
661-765-2161
http://www.capricemotel.com/en-us
Doubles = $67/night (tax included)
Inquire about King or other
A block and a half to the east is:
Toppers Motel
101 E. Kern St.
Taft, CA 93268
661-765-4145
http://www.toppersmotel.com
$49 + tax for a single
$55 + tax for a double
THE CAPRICE IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
The Caprice Motel
222 Kern Street
Taft CA 93268
661-765-2161
http://www.capricemotel.com/en-us
Doubles = $67/night (tax included)
Inquire about King or other
High class clientele. :teeth
Step 2. Once you have made your lodging reservations, go here to register:
http://events.eventzilla.net/e/2018-barf-pitho-spring-rally--april-1315--taft-2138942102
Step 3. After your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Within 24 hours, you will receive a Private Message (PM) containing instructions to access the super exclusive Rally Forum. This is where we will post up starting points, routs, and any rally related information.
If you can only manage a hall pass for two days, no problem – book a room for Saturday, and ride out to Taft for the event’s Saturday dinner celebration that evening. On Sunday, enjoy some company for riding some of the best twisties in California. Come and meet your fellow BARFers and BARFettes. Come for the fun and company.
Your responsibilities
Sign-in and Check-in
Be aware that we do have a sign-in/check-in policy. Please refer to the Participant’s Package when it becomes available.
Early Departure
If, for any reason, you decide to depart early from the rally, you must notify a rally coordinator, or ask another participant to relay your intent to a rally coordinator.
What’s a Rally?
This is not an organized or guided group-riding event. There are no designated leads or sweeps. This is a rally with pre-determined routes, common points-of-interest and destination for the participants. The daily starting point and time are provided to allow the participants the greatest opportunity to enjoy the company of other BARFers and BARFettes along the way for the duration of the rally. Participants are free to band into groups of their choosing, and at their own risk.
You are responsible for yourself
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous. You are responsible for your own safety. Proper riding gear, a valid CDL/M1, vehicle registration and proof of insurance are highly recommended. You are also responsible for the good operating condition of your motorcycle. The good condition includes general mechanical condition, as well as the condition of wear items such as chains and sprockets, brake pads, and tires. In short, YOU are the Captain of your own ship.
Expenses
You are responsible for your own expenses. Budget for lodging, entrance fee(s), gas, food, beverages, and anything you may need along the way accordingly.
Rally Master (and associates!):
:ride
Budman
two wheel tramp
Chill
Registered Attendees
(names of participants will be kept in the rally sub forum)
Some pics from 2012 and 2016 to git you goin' :ride :drool
(ScorpioVI 2012)
(wheel_muse 2016)
(flying_hun 2016)
(budman 2016)
Okay kids, sign up and go make some memories!
arty
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