Excellent video, great ride. I lived on the Monterey Peninsula from 1957 for another 46 years . We often rode our Italian "10speeds" from Pacific Grove to the Big Sur State Park. It would be rare to see more than 20 cars the entire ride. Bixby Creek to Molera was a challenge as it was not "groomed" as it is now.
I've done this a bunch of times from Molera, the second climb is the "charm" and a burner until you hit the top. Not much bike traffic because it's WORK to ride it.
I'm confused I ride mountain bikes why the Gravel bikes at minimum on a mountain bike you have front suspension what's the difference I'm think of getting one help me with decision
A gravel bike is lighter and more balanced because it doesn't have the suspension. You don't have the extra weight up front. You can feel and read the surface better without the cushion. It rolls faster on rides where you have a mix of asphalt and gravel sections. Unless I'm doing really technical stuff, I prefer a gravel bike.
Excellent video, great ride.
I lived on the Monterey Peninsula from 1957 for another 46 years .
We often rode our Italian "10speeds" from Pacific Grove to the Big Sur State Park.
It would be rare to see more than 20 cars the entire ride.
Bixby Creek to Molera was a challenge as it was not "groomed" as it is now.
I imagine the only time it's just as quiet now is after a rock slide.
@@GravelBikeCalifornia Quite true, usually a year after a forest fire. This has happened several times over the years.
On my bucket list for sure
And when they reopen Hwy1...
Outstanding! I vow to make it next time.
I have to first vow to return to Sea Otter...
Definitely worth the drive for any GBC member. Sign me up!
Hopefully next year Molera SP will be fully open.
Amazing 👏 Did your templeton ride. It was awesome. Looking forward to doing the san luis to avila next. Thank you for all this.
Thank you. Definitely take your time on this one.
@@GravelBikeCalifornia Thank you for the advice. 😎
Zack , what a special ride!! And an amazing video. You’re up to GCN quality. If you’re serious about gravel, this is a must do!!!
Bucket list level
another fantastic episode - thanks a million !
Heal up and we'll do it again next year!
4K? It looks a lot longer than that!
4k video resolution
@@danialrana93 Thanks. It was a joke. ;) Looks like a sweet ride.
A hundred gravel videos and I've been waiting for someone to make that joke...
I've done this a bunch of times from Molera, the second climb is the "charm" and a burner until you hit the top. Not much bike traffic because it's WORK to ride it.
I would say not a beginner ride, but you can enjoy the views while hiking...
I'm confused I ride mountain bikes why the Gravel bikes at minimum on a mountain bike you have front suspension what's the difference I'm think of getting one help me with decision
A gravel bike is lighter and more balanced because it doesn't have the suspension. You don't have the extra weight up front. You can feel and read the surface better without the cushion. It rolls faster on rides where you have a mix of asphalt and gravel sections. Unless I'm doing really technical stuff, I prefer a gravel bike.
Also, a bit more fun on Highway 1