Monday, August 20, 2018

Gray Beard Monday

Alas, Sturgis 2018 is now history.  Speaking of the annual biker migration with a fellow rider earlier today (neither of us joined the festivities this year), the shortest route from San Diego to the Black Hills is riding up I-15 through the desert.



It might look picturesque to some, but it definitely isn't when the triple digit temperatures make it feel like riding through a blast furnace.  Mile after mile in the heat isn't ideal by any circumstances.  It actually sucks big time.  And riding at night is risky, due to the critters out on the pavement.  But I drift off topic.  Sturgis has passed and the annual summer road trip has yet to be accomplished, so some serious planning is in order.

Maybe up one of the perennial favorites, the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) into Oregon?



Now that's more like it!  A truly marvelous ride, heading north or south, particularly with a buddy.



Maybe with a stop for a bite at the Whale Watcher Inn.



Wait a minute, though.  I haven't checked, but the wildfires might exclude large sections of this near perfect route.



Keerapp!  Guess I shouldn't plan on riding the PCH this year.

Back to the map to plan something adventurous for this year's ride.  Stay tuned for updates.

Before finishing this post, it's only appropriate to offer a bit of humor to fellow bikers, with a big shout out to the V-twin crowd.  Check out this link, turn up the speakers, and prepare to chuckle.


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