14th South Loop Ride
(20–26 April 2026)
Northwest Team
The NW Team tentatively plans to depart on 18 or 19 Apr 26. The itinerary is forthcoming; Lee will get the final info out once it’s firmed up.
NW Team Leader: Lee McGough (MG) – 509-361-3507
Las Vegas Team
LV Team Leaders: Chris Begnal (BL, The Begs) – 775-225-9540 and Justin Barrera (BA, Bad Ass) – 702-401-7237
- Monday, 20 Apr 26 – The Vegas team will rent bikes from Eagle Rider, 7660 Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, NV. 702-876-8687.
- Tuesday 21 Apr 26 – Vegas Crew will meet at bikes outside the South Point Hotel Casino at 0800L for a quick brief, then KSU, and head to Miss Best Sewing, 546 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021.
- Expect a chow break en route.
- Teams will link up and get patches sewn on.
- After Miss Best Sewing, beers and chow at Mike Hess Brewing, 1347 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901.
- Once complete at the brewery, ride to The Thiel (TL) compound, 22920 Illahee Dr, Alpine, CA 91901. RON.
Composite Team
- Wednesday 22 Apr 26 – We’ll depart the TL compound at 0800L for The Broken Yoke Café, 9832 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, Ca 92071.
- After breakfast, we’ll move to Mt. Soledad for John Chapman’s plaque dedication and ceremony. Mt. Soledad, 6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S, La Jolla, Ca 92037.
- Afterward, we’ll ride back to the compound for beers, chow, and pool party time.
- Thursday, 23 Apr 26 – 0800L KSU riding to Vegas. South Point Hotel and Casino, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
- Expect a food stop en route.
- Friday, 24 Apr 26 – 0900L showtime at bikes, briefing and prayer, then ride to Moapa Valley (bring state or Fed Park passes, just in case).
- We’ll do lunch and drinks at CABLP Bar and Grill/Red Rooster Bar, 309 S Moapa Valley Blvd, Moapa Valley, NV 89040.
- As the mission dictates, depart Moapa for Lake Mead Park and Beer Zombies in Boulder City. Beer Zombies, 567 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005.
- Back to the South Point Hotel and Casino for more CCT festivities.
Contact for additional info/clarification: Doug Thiel (TL) (619-905-7990), 22920 Illahee Dr, Alpine, CA 91901. Email: Doug Thiel