750 Babbs Creek Dr, 95020 to
Uvas Rd @37.074766, -121.704556 to:Hicks Rd @37.195788, -121.877446 to:CA-9 @37.230790, -122.149110 to:Summit Rd @37.164914, -122.015219 to:Soquel San Jose Rd @37.114743, -121.937689 to:Browns Valley Rd @36.997720, -121.797885 to:Peckham Rd @36.946945, -121.710811 to:750 Babbs Creek Rd, 95020
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Motorcycle Ride 2008.07.27
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Took my second fun ride. Pacheco Pass/152 to 156 to 101. Nice easy road on 152. Not too much traffic. Winds on 156 moderate gusting with flips to the opposite direction which made for some interesting, somewhat difficult riding. I was going to make a left just after San Juan Batista, go to 101 and then home but missed the turn, so I went straight to 101 then dropped south to San Juan Road and went into Watsonville. Temperatures dropped a good 20 degrees in Watsonville. Came out of there on 129 and moved over to 152 heading home. I stopped by Gizdich Ranch for some Olallieberry Pie a la mode. Yum! Since I was in Watsonville and not able to do any group rides with South Bay Riders Forum Members, I just had to stop. Made it my own pie ride. I really want to do next weeks cruiser ride but it's an all day affair and I just can't get away that long. After my yummy pie, I came over 152/Hecker Pass for the first time. Rode my own pace which worked well with the traffic flow. No problems on any turns except a couple near the beginning. The pavement was kind of torn up and choppy but not a problem at lower speed. The rout shows, I did Santa Teresa on my final leg but, I actually dropped down 1st Street to Church and come home through neighborhoods because of the Gilroy Garlic Festival. I would have been trapped in traffic and forced into the festival parking area if I had gone the normal way. Total time for the ride about 2 hours with pie stop and everything.
Took my second fun ride. Pacheco Pass/152 to 156 to 101. Nice easy road on 152. Not too much traffic. Winds on 156 moderate gusting with flips to the opposite direction which made for some interesting, somewhat difficult riding. I was going to make a left just after San Juan Batista, go to 101 and then home but missed the turn, so I went straight to 101 then dropped south to San Juan Road and went into Watsonville. Temperatures dropped a good 20 degrees in Watsonville. Came out of there on 129 and moved over to 152 heading home. I stopped by Gizdich Ranch for some Olallieberry Pie a la mode. Yum! Since I was in Watsonville and not able to do any group rides with South Bay Riders Forum Members, I just had to stop. Made it my own pie ride. I really want to do next weeks cruiser ride but it's an all day affair and I just can't get away that long. After my yummy pie, I came over 152/Hecker Pass for the first time. Rode my own pace which worked well with the traffic flow. No problems on any turns except a couple near the beginning. The pavement was kind of torn up and choppy but not a problem at lower speed. The rout shows, I did Santa Teresa on my final leg but, I actually dropped down 1st Street to Church and come home through neighborhoods because of the Gilroy Garlic Festival. I would have been trapped in traffic and forced into the festival parking area if I had gone the normal way. Total time for the ride about 2 hours with pie stop and everything.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Tanner Update
Tanner has been sold to a woman up in Portola Valley. He will be used as a lesson horse. They say he is doing very well. We took a big loss on his sale but it's better than having the huge bill over our heads each month. I'll miss him but no where as badly as I miss Bon Bon.
Monday, July 21, 2008
First True Ride! 2008.07.20
The was my first ride for pure pleasure. Everyone else was basically for practice. The ride was not too demanding but the roads are narrow up in the hills. Some tight 10mph turns with turns with elevation. Some drop offs. Watch for animals, dirt, gravel and rocks on road. No facilities except for a porta-potty at the Henry Coe State Park - South Horse Staging Area. Not for brand new rider. Keep it slow and eyes open.
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