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You'll want to wait a bit, Keith for the forest to heal from the awful fires. It will but it'll take time. My daughter went to CalPoly and I've ridden in SLO many times including the multiple times I attended the Great Western Bike Rally back in the 1990s. That was held in Paso Robles - you probably knew that already ;-) You've got some of the best riding anywhere there. Thanks, Keith!
Thanks Pat. It’s so sad now- all those roads and forests are right now burning. Keep NorCal in your thoughts. We need all the help we can get about now.
That's a great question, Sealy. My favorites are Bonny Doon Road, Felton Empire, Empire Grade, Granite Creek Road, Old San Jose Rd (be careful if you're alone - getting buzzed and harassed is common out there) and Rodeo Gulch and Mountain Charlie though those 2 roads are Russian Roulette due to blind tight corners and rough pavement - still super fun if you're into that sort of thing. Some riders like Alba and Jamison Roads but they are the steepest of all and shaded by trees making it difficult to see holes and ruts. It's pretty easy to overcook corners if all you have is rim brakes. Another one is Eureka Canyon Rd - bumpy at the top but some nice corners as you get lower. And last but not least, the little know Rampart Road, which is just a plunge into a hole but worth doing because in about 1/4 mile you can go from 0 to 60mph for a thrill! Have fun!
Michael Driscoll the fire crews are working to save as much as they can. Apart from the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989, this is the hardest hit from Mother Nature we’ve seen.
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The smile on your face says it all.
Great video, Jim. I need to get back there soon.
Thanks, Bill! We're so lucky to have it right in our backyard - just have to suffer a little to get to it ;-)
Dream ride! Great video Jim!
Frank Machado we’ll do it sometime!
I love the scenery almost as much as the joy seen on your face.
Wordbiker I’m glad you liked it!!
Great video and great ride spot Jim!
Thanks for watching and commenting, Keith!
Beautiful
Thanks for watching and commenting, baikelai!
I need to check out that course. I'm just down the way a bit in San Luis Obispo.
You'll want to wait a bit, Keith for the forest to heal from the awful fires. It will but it'll take time. My daughter went to CalPoly and I've ridden in SLO many times including the multiple times I attended the Great Western Bike Rally back in the 1990s. That was held in Paso Robles - you probably knew that already ;-) You've got some of the best riding anywhere there. Thanks, Keith!
I do miss riding in NorCal!
Thanks Pat. It’s so sad now- all those roads and forests are right now burning. Keep NorCal in your thoughts. We need all the help we can get about now.
What are the best descents around Santa cruz
That's a great question, Sealy. My favorites are Bonny Doon Road, Felton Empire, Empire Grade, Granite Creek Road, Old San Jose Rd (be careful if you're alone - getting buzzed and harassed is common out there) and Rodeo Gulch and Mountain Charlie though those 2 roads are Russian Roulette due to blind tight corners and rough pavement - still super fun if you're into that sort of thing. Some riders like Alba and Jamison Roads but they are the steepest of all and shaded by trees making it difficult to see holes and ruts. It's pretty easy to overcook corners if all you have is rim brakes. Another one is Eureka Canyon Rd - bumpy at the top but some nice corners as you get lower. And last but not least, the little know Rampart Road, which is just a plunge into a hole but worth doing because in about 1/4 mile you can go from 0 to 60mph for a thrill! Have fun!
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Michael Driscoll the fire crews are working to save as much as they can. Apart from the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989, this is the hardest hit from Mother Nature we’ve seen.