The epic ride is ascending King Ridge Road, a gut-wrenching series of severe climbs . . . but the views are astounding. Some of us did the middle ride which covered 53 miles with 5,375' of vertical.
Scrutinizing the map to make sure we know where we're going
Bob, Bernie, Eric and I started at Casini Ranch
Paul Gunkel ascending the upper part of King Ridge
Paul and Mike Dodson at a sweeping hair-pin
Passing a cattle barn on narrow King Ridge Rd.
Many sweeping turns, no traffic, spectacular scenery - doesn't get much better than this . . .
View looking east from King Ridge
Nothing but forests, ranches and vineyards out here
At the junction of King Ridge and Tin Barn Roads, we take a break. We were joined by a Harley touring club from So. Cal.
A view of the golden dome of a Buddhist Monastery . . . I told you King Ridge is Nirvana!
About 30 motorcycles stopped and regrouped here
A tricked out bike with custom paint job
Break timeNo services so we packed our own food
Wild iris's near Ft. Ross Road and Meyers Grade
Bill Floyd cranking up to the summit of Meyers Grade
Bill and Glenn Moore (KOM)
The ever-smiling Bernie cresting Meyers Grade
Eric riding strong today
Bob giving it his all . . . why, he's actually smiling . . .
OK, there were a couple more little hills before the big descent . . .
Eric in the tuck positionA screaming 18% descent on Meyers Grade for a couple miles
Bob and Bernie
Looking back uphill from Hwy 1
At Jenner . . . Russian River flowing out to the ocean . . . we're almost doneClick on "Older Posts" below right for Day 3 blog entry
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