2023 Cambria XXI is COMING!

Cambria Rally When and Where

Cambria 2023 the 21st anniversary is coming this year starting Thursday August 3rd.  Go to the registration page to pay for your rally attendance and optional t-shirt order.  

The Cambria Rally for 2023 will place at the traditional first weekend of August, falling Thursday August 3rd to Sunday August 6th.  Ground zero will once again be the Cambria Palms Motel.  It will include the usual group rides, drink refreshments, Friday chili dinner, Saturday barbecue with live band followed by a draw prize give-away, a bike bark-off and other contents, and of course - socializing around the fire pit.  Registration provided attendees the included refreshments, chili and barbecue dinners, a ride pin and an optional t-shirt.

The Event
Cambria was originally started by the NorCal Presidents as a way for New Triumph Bonneville owners and enthusiasts of all British motorcycles from both Northern and Southern California to meet each other in person.  The chemistry and vibe for this incredible event has been laid back, fun and exciting.

2023 Cambria XXI - Registration is OPEN
Go to the "Register" page as can be found at the top of the page or in the Quick links to the upper right.

Fees

The registration fee is collected to pay the costs of the organized events and meals (other than food), and hiring of the band.  T-shirt price is set equal to cost. Sponsors donate the draw prizes (we are looking for additional prize sponsors for 2023).  Overall we look to break even.  If we realize a profit we will donate to a local Cambria charity (several candidates are being considered now and final decision will be posted - note we are no longer partnered with the VFW in town who are under new management).

Riding In

We've got roadside assistance sponsorship from Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, sign up for BAM.

Lodging
If you would like to attend Cambria, you need to first find a place to stay. There's a lodging list right here.  We have all the rooms at the Cambria Palms reserved for our attendees.  FOR NOW PLEASE HOLD ON ROOM RESERVATIONS.  Later, when open for hotel registration you will need to CALL (only) (805) 927-4485 and tell them you are with the "Triumph Motorcycle Rally group" and they will allow you to book a room for the nights of Aug 4 and Aug 5 which are blocked only for us.  You can also book a room for Aug 3 if you wish to arrive early to join the ride North for the Friday "Dog Run" ride and meetup at Bixby Bridge.  Note - it's important we SELL OUT the Palms to host the event activities there.  So please try to book a room at the Palms before looking for other nearby alternatives.  The next closest motel is The Creekside with additional down Main Street.  We will hold some spots on the HipCamp.com site on Main Street (walking distance away), and there is also the camp at San Simeon State Beach (riding distance away).

If SINGLE rooms are booked, please consider booking DOUBLE room - it's important we sell out the motel.  Also, there are people looking to share so I will be helping coordinate people with double rooms and people looking to for a room to share.  We appreciate your flexibility.

Meals

You are generally responsible for your other meals during the rally other than the sponsored Friday chili dinner and Saturday BBQ.  The chili dinner is sponsored by Moto Kustoms and the BBQ meal sponsored by BOLT Manufacturing and is included with your registration.  You can identify if you require vegetarian option. If joining for Saturday dinner only, we've added an option to register for that option, only.  To minimize the risk of COVID infection, we will be eating outside and socially distanced.

Ride Pins

For 2023, we will be once again offering commemorative ride pins included with your registration.

Event T-Shirts
T-shirts are offered as an optional add-on to your registration.

Schedule of Events

Thursday Aug. 3rd, 2023 - some attendees start arriving in Cambria, no official events, just hang out and socialize at Cambria Palms Motel taking dinner in town, and reminisce at the fire pit afterwards.

Friday Aug. 4th, 2023 - "Dog Run" 9am to Bixby Bridge Meetup 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Those already in Cambria will ride North up PCH Hwy 1 leaving at 9am to meet other riders coming in from the North. Bring your oversized Hawaiian shirt to wear over your gear (and pins to secure it) in honor and memorium of Scott "The Dog" Forsythe.  Return rides to Cambria - some take PCH Hwy 1 back, some go inland for something different.  Gather at Cambria Palms Motel for socializing outside and we will have a sponsored chili dinner (meat or veg options).  Socialize afterwards around the fire pit out back.

Saturday Aug. 5th, 2023 - Main Group Ride 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

The main ride leaves from the Palms Motel at 9:00 AM.  We will post the ride route on Google Maps - TBD. 

After the group ride and lunch we will eturn to the Palms Motel as group or on your own for the afternoon activities and competitions such as a Slow Race from 4:00-5:00PM before eating. BBQ starts @ 5:30 PM, draw prizes start at 7:00 PM with live music from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.    Fire pit socializing afterwards, of course. 

Sunday Aug. 6th - no events, but many go for fairwell breakfast at the Redwood Cafe down Main Street.  Attendees head home - ride/driver safe!

Your Bike
Although the Cambria Rally was started by owners of Hinckley Triumph Bonnevilles, riders of any motorcycle are welcome to join us.  We strongly encourage you to bring your Hinckley Bonneville, Speedmaster, America, Scrambler, SE, T100, T120, Thruxton, Speed Twin, Street Twin, Street Cup Bobber or at least another British motorcycle or their "offspring".  Oh hell, just get there on a bike!  However you can, you are perfectly welcome to show up on something else, and riders often do.  We're here to have a great time - not bash bikes.  The theme includes "fans and friends" of classic style British bikes.

Terms
Please remember to be courteous at the Cambria Rally.  Motorcycling is by its very nature more risky than traveling by car, and you are encouraged to ride your own ride, obey the law, make sure your bike is in excellent mechanical condition, is currently registered and insured and that you wear safety gear at all times.  For Covid-19 please follow what health measures are comfortable for you.  DO NOT COME IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.  YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED.

We're all adults and are responsible for our own safety.   Visit our Rules page for more info.

Also please remember to behave courteously at the campground or motel where you stay so we'll be welcomed next year.

More Info
Interested in attending the Cambria Rally? See the About and Resources pages for more information, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.