From Mtbr:

KERN VALLEY GATHERING, OCTOBER 24-26, 2008

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
and request Carnivore or Herbivore fare so there is enough food for
everyone.

BBQ RSVP at http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...day=2008-10-24
<http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1787&day=2008-10-24>

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@... <mailto:paul@...>

Scheduled Rides and Events: schedule updates at - www.bioniconusa.com
<http://www.bioniconusa.com>
Friday 10/24
- 11am - Just Outstanding to Dutch Flat Ride, rider organized shuttle to
Shirley Meadows leaving from Keyesville
Saturday 10/24
- 8am - Cannel Trail, MRA shuttle leaving from Kernville
We recommend that you use the MRA shuttle service for the sake of
convenience. You must book this yourself, info at
http://www.mtnriver.com/bike.htm or you can organize your own shuttle.
- 7pm - Bionicon Sponsored BBQ and party at the Keyesville staging area
Sunday 10/25
- 9am - Just Outstanding to Dutch Flat Ride, rider organized shuttle to
Shirley Meadows leaving from Keyesville

Location: 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.

Google Maps Link
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...,0.076218&z=14
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Keyesville+Recreation+Area,+CA&ie=UTF8&mrt=kmlkmz&ll=35.633791,-118.47785&spn=0.033833,0.076218&z=14>

Accommodations: 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
<http://www.kernrivervalley.com> for more info.