⚠️ Weather Notice

This tour travels through mountain terrain where winter weather can change quickly. We’ll be closely monitoring conditions and may adjust the route as needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable drive.

Join us for a great winter drive that showcases a completely different side of our region—wide-open desert, big elevation changes, and some genuinely fun roads along the way.

We’ll meet in Ridgecrest at 10:00 AM for a brief drivers’ meeting before heading out on CA-178 toward Lake Isabella. We’ll plan a short comfort stop along the way to stretch our legs, then continue on to one of the highlights of the day: the Bodfish Road section, packed with twisty, engaging corners that are a blast to drive.

Lunch at P-Dubs Brew Pub

Our finish line for the day is P-Dubs Brew Pub in Old Town Tehachapi — a lively, family-friendly local favorite with big flavor and big portions. P-Dubs offers a full-service bar, indoor and outdoor dining, and a fun atmosphere complete with a jukebox, shuffleboard, and pool for those who want a little extra entertainment after lunch.

The menu features an extensive range of classic pub fare and creative options — from burgers and sandwiches to tacos, fish & chips, wings, and unique items like cheesy tots and nachos — plus plenty of beers on tap and cocktails if you’re in the mood for something cold after the drive.

Whether you’re craving a hearty lunch or want to linger over drinks and games with fellow members, P-Dubs has something for everyone.

Click here to view P-Dubs Website

Route highlights:

~110 miles of scenic driving
Over 10,500 feet of elevation gain
A mix of open highway, elevation changes, and plenty of twisties

Important weather note:

This route crosses mountain terrain, and late-January weather can be unpredictable. We’ll be watching conditions closely as the date approaches. Our goal is to adjust the route if needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable drive, rather than cancel outright—but final decisions will depend on the weather closer to January 31.

If the weather cooperates, this should be a fantastic way to spend a Saturday behind the wheel. We hope you’ll join us.

Name	Status	Hometown
Michael Colangelo	Confirmed	Rosamond, CA
Dave Douglas	Confirmed	Valencia, CA
Dave Douglas	Confirmed	Valencia, CA
Jim Gude	Confirmed	Tehachapi, CA
R Ray Hocker	Confirmed	Ridgecrest, CA
Glenn Larson	Confirmed	Tehachapi, CA
T TJ Miller	Confirmed	Santa Clarita, CA
J Joe Perez	Confirmed	Granada hills, CA