Its time for the 2nd Annual Kern Valley Gathering!!!

Join us for some of the best riding in Southern California! Located in and around the Scenic Kern Valley, home to many incredible trails such as the Cannel Trail, Just Outstanding, Dutch Flat and the Kern Canyon trail, just to name a few. There are trails for any type of rider here but the area is best know for its moderate to challenging all mountain trails.

Bionicon will be there again sponsoring a Free BBQ to all participants and free demo bikes to test on any of the rides. Please RSVP for the BBQ on the SoCalTrailRiders.org web site calendar, or by sending an email to paul@bioniconusa.com.  Request either Carnivore or Herbivore fare so we can make sure there is enough food for everyone.

This very fun event is organized by riders for riders, is very low key and all about the fun of riding in cool new places with cool new people. If you have questions, would like to lead a ride or help in any way please contact paul@bioniconusa.com

Please RSVP for the barbecue on the SoCalTrailRiders.org web site calendar, or by sending an email to paul@bioniconusa.com.  You can discuss the event with other riders on MTBR.com, SoCalTrailRiders.org, or your mountain biking social site of choice.

11am – Just Outstanding to Dutch Flat Ride.

Rider organized shuttle to Shirley Meadows leaving from Keyesville. The trail is a single-track downhill run from Shirley Meadows at 6,800′ to the Kern Valley at 2600′. There is some hike-a-bike on this route, but the trail is one of the most fun in the Kern Valley.

8am – Cannel Trail, MRA shuttle leaving from Kernville
This 24 mile classic has 8000′ descent with 2000′ of climbing. Starting at 9,000′ at Sherman Pass, it winds it’s way from the alpine meadows and pine forests down to the Kern River, just above Kernville.  We recommend that you use the MRA shuttle service for the sake of convenience. You must book this yourself: Mountain River Adventures shuttle service (800-861-6553). You can organize your own shuttle if you like, but keep in mind it is a 3-hour round-trip.

7pm – Bionicon Sponsored BBQ and party at the Keyesville staging area

9am – Just Outstanding to Dutch Flat Ride

Rider organized shuttle to Shirley Meadows leaving from Keyesville

The Kern Valley is located on state Highway 178 between Hwy 14 and Bakersfield and is approximately a 3 hour drive from the LA area. Take Hwy 14 north to Hwy 178 west towards Lake Isabella, exit Hwy 155 north, approximately 1 mile, cross the river and turn left into the Keyesville Recreation Area.

Keyesville Recreation Area has FREE Primitive Open camping. You need to be self-contained, but there is a forestry style outhouse (I recommend bringing your own TP!). If you would like to stay in a motel there are plenty in the area, visit www.kernrivervalley.com for more info.