Lost Coast 500
Scooter Rally
San Francisco → The Lost Coast → Back Again (Maybe...)
Friday the 13th of June, 2025 (auspicious AF)
Get Ready to Saddle Up Your Shitbox
The Mission
- Spend quality (or questionable) time making bad decisions with your mates.
- Reignite that adventurous spirit (or just accept that you're having a midlife crisis).
- Blow off some stress by gripping the handlebars of a glorified hairdryer on wheels.
- Return from the weekend a better husband, partner, father, and all-around legend (or at least with some ridiculous stories).
The Journey
- We'll be launching from the Golden Gate Bridge north end parking lot on Friday the 13th at 7:00am sharp. No waiting for stragglers. Miss it, and you're your own moped gang now.
- From there, we ride the legendary Highway 1 up the coast.
- Final destination: A still-secret remote beach in Mendocino.
- The last stretch is off-road, so prep for some bumpity-bump.
- You've got 1–2 days to make it to camp. Crawl there if you must.
- If you don't make it the first day, no stress—you've got a tent on your bike.
- Set up wherever you can: a farmer's field, behind an In-N-Out, O'Reilly Auto Parts, or whatever sketchy-but-charming spot you stumble into. Survival is part of the fun.
The Rally Steeds
- 150cc or less ONLY – No cheating with anything that can actually overtake a cyclist.
- No dirt bikes or motor bikes.
- If you don't own one, borrow one, steal one (just kidding—mostly), or snag one off Marketplace or Craigslist. The jankier, the better.
The Challenges
3 Days – 250 Miles – On a 150cc Scooter (which may or may not actually 250 miles).
Swim in the Pacific (or at least shiver near it).
Do an off-road trail ride (Go full send, crashing is optional).
Eat Oysters (or at least pretend you like them).
Beach Drag Race (Because nothing says "adrenaline rush" like a bunch of grown men racing at 30 mph).
Do a burnout (Put those 2/3 of a horsepower to the test).
Pop a wheelie (Let's see how long you can keep your balance).
Do a ramp (or hold the camera while your friend catches air).
River crossing (or wade through one).
Help a stranger in need (or at least give them a high five).
Get a tattoo (solidify your midlife crisis with a lifelong memory).
Ride yer bike in Oregon (or at least pretend you want to).
Equipment & Support
Support Vehicles
- Support vehicles will be stationed at camp
- Camp manager/cook to keep you fed and hydrated
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Tools and generic moped parts for roadside repairs
Camp Equipment
- Flamethrower fuel and sparklers (for the tame-hearted)
- Water & Booze available (probably more booze than water, if we're honest)
- Two meals a day at camp (campfire-cooked greatness or disaster)
- Remote beach camp spot with pit toilets available
- No cell service, no internet, no facilities - just you and the elements
Transportation
- Party bus to haul your carcass back to the Bay Area
- Trailer to return scooters to San Rafael warehouse
- Pick up your scooter over the next week or two
What You Need to Bring
Camping Gear
- Tent and sleeping bag - strap it to your moped like a true road warrior
- Pack light, pack smart - this ain't Burning Man, it's Busted Carb Fest
- Warm clothes - it gets cold at night, and hypothermia is not a good look
- Rain jacket - you will get wet, this is an adventure, not a luxury tour
- Snacks for the road - nobody wants to ride with a hangry dude
Scooter Gear
- Tools - unless you enjoy watching your scooter fall apart in real time
- Extra fuel - because "running on fumes" isn't just a metaphor
- Duct tape & zip ties - for both your scooter and your dignity
- Helmet - unless you want to test how well your skull handles asphalt
- Registration and insurance - you're responsible for legal operation
The Lost Coast Rally Route
Departure Details
The Journey
We'll be launching from the Golden Gate Bridge north end parking lot on Friday the 13th at 7:00am sharp.
From there, we ride the legendary Highway 1 up the coast.
Final destination: A still-secret remote beach in Mendocino.
The last stretch is off-road, so prep for some bumpity-bump.
You've got 1–2 days to make it to camp. Crawl there if you must.
If you don't make it the first day, no stress—you've got a tent on your bike.
Set up wherever you can: a farmer's field, behind an In-N-Out, O'Reilly Auto Parts, or whatever sketchy-but-charming spot you stumble into. Survival is part of the fun.
Route Points
- San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge (North end parking lot)
- Highway 1 Coastal Route
- Stinson Beach
- Point Reyes
- Bodega Bay
- Nick's Cove
- Jenner
- Sea Ranch
- Fort Bragg
- Mendocino (Secret Beach Camp)
- Peg House BBQ in Leggett
- Party Bus Return to Bay Area
- Scooter Return to San Rafael Warehouse
Route Maps will be distributed:
- Digitally via Google Maps & AllTrails App
- And printed on good old-fashioned paper (in case you forget your phone or your battery dies somewhere near Sasquatch)
(assuming your moped survives)
Saturday Shenanigans
Get ready for:
- Off-road loops on old Lost Coast trails
- A beach drag race
- Burnout competition
- 3-legged race (you'll hate it)
- Evel Knievel-style ramp challenge (you'll REALLY hate it)
Saturday night = PARTY
We've got a DJ, lights, and a vibe somewhere between Mad Max and a wedding your cousin didn't invite you to.
Costumes? Encouraged.
Dignity? Optional.
Sunday – The Final Ride
- Pack up + beach cleanup (leave no trace, except your broken dreams)
- Ride up to the legendary Peg House BBQ in Leggett
- Choose the off-road trail, or take the hangover highway if your body says no
- From Peg House, a party bus will haul your carcass back to the Bay Area
- Scooters will be trailered back to our San Rafael warehouse
- Pick them up over the next week or two
Ready to do something ridiculous for a good cause?
Support the next generation of speed demons – Portion of proceeds benefits the Novato Kids Soap Box Derby.
Early Bird Pricing: $295
(First 15 brave souls only)
General Admission: $395
This covers:
- • Rally entry
- • Swag bag (T-shirt, stickers, random survival gear)
- • All food & drinks at camp
- • Flamethrower fuel and sparklers (for the tame-hearted)
- • Enough firewood to build Noah's Ark
- • 2 support vehicles
- • Camp manager/cook
- • Trailer & bus rentals
- • Satellite phone for emergencies
- • A bin of tools and generic moped parts
- • And contrary to popular belief, this does not fund Fergal's pool remodel
Buckle up (or at least strap on your half-broken helmet) and get ready for the most absurdly fun adventure of your adult life!
Useful Resources
California DMV - Moped & Scooter Guide
Official DMV regulations and requirements for registering and operating motor-driven cycles under 150cc
Learn More →CHP Motorcycle Safety Program
Essential safety guidelines, equipment requirements, and riding tips from the California Highway Patrol
Learn More →Local Scooter Rental Guide
For the weekend warrior, we recommend renting a scooter in San Francisco
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