ian408
09-08-2007, 10:08 PM
One of my co-workers (who happens to be a good riding buddy too) went for a ride
on the GS today. He normally rides a Gixxer so this was a new experience :bliss
He started off 2-up...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193250620-M.jpg
Our route took us over some familiar roads. From home on up through
Portola Valley and Woodside finally arriving at Alice's. From Alice's, we decided to
continue down Hwy 84 toward Pescadero Road where we hang a left.
Nearing the beach, we have a choice. And that choice is Cloverdale Road to the left
and onward down Pescadero to the town of Pescadero (I'll take you there another
time).
Approaching our left turn, Jeremy looks pretty comfy...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193273234-M.jpg
Cloverdale eventually drops you onto Hwy 1 via Gazos Creek Road.
A brief stop to admire the view. Looking North toward Ano Nuevo Island (yes, it
is an island and it even has a building on it :D). If you were sailing the high seas
back in the day, you might have had a near miss with the rocks here.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193251262-M.jpg
Anyhow, we made it over to the Whale City Bakery in Davenport. Where
I had a slice of my favorite pie. I think it's the combination of the view, the pie and
the coffee that make this a real treat. Not that the pie isn't worth the trip...it is.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193251923-M.jpg
Farther down the road is Santa Cruz and a stop at the Mark Abbott Memorial
Lighthouse where the Surf Museum is. They've got all sorts of stuff from several
decades. Old redwood "plank" boards to today's modern fiberglass boards adorn
the place. If you're in the 'hood, stop on by.
The lighthouse...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193252815-M.jpg
What's inside...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193253724-M.jpg
Oh look! A wedding! A bit on the breezy side, a couple was getting ready for
their special day.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193253326-M.jpg
Looking North toward Dog Beach, the site of some controversy for the citizens of
Santa Cruz. This is one of the few beaches open to dogs where they don't have to
be on a leash. The site is scheduled to transfer to state control and they've pretty
much said 'no dogs allowed'.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193272742-M.jpg
It was getting late and we'd traveled over 130 miles during the de-n00bing.
We opted for the quick road home and hit Hwy 17 (not for the timid rider, trust
me on this).
I think it was a success. Will he buy a GS? Who knows. But one thing's for sure; it
was a great day with some great riding.
on the GS today. He normally rides a Gixxer so this was a new experience :bliss
He started off 2-up...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193250620-M.jpg
Our route took us over some familiar roads. From home on up through
Portola Valley and Woodside finally arriving at Alice's. From Alice's, we decided to
continue down Hwy 84 toward Pescadero Road where we hang a left.
Nearing the beach, we have a choice. And that choice is Cloverdale Road to the left
and onward down Pescadero to the town of Pescadero (I'll take you there another
time).
Approaching our left turn, Jeremy looks pretty comfy...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193273234-M.jpg
Cloverdale eventually drops you onto Hwy 1 via Gazos Creek Road.
A brief stop to admire the view. Looking North toward Ano Nuevo Island (yes, it
is an island and it even has a building on it :D). If you were sailing the high seas
back in the day, you might have had a near miss with the rocks here.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193251262-M.jpg
Anyhow, we made it over to the Whale City Bakery in Davenport. Where
I had a slice of my favorite pie. I think it's the combination of the view, the pie and
the coffee that make this a real treat. Not that the pie isn't worth the trip...it is.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193251923-M.jpg
Farther down the road is Santa Cruz and a stop at the Mark Abbott Memorial
Lighthouse where the Surf Museum is. They've got all sorts of stuff from several
decades. Old redwood "plank" boards to today's modern fiberglass boards adorn
the place. If you're in the 'hood, stop on by.
The lighthouse...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193252815-M.jpg
What's inside...
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193253724-M.jpg
Oh look! A wedding! A bit on the breezy side, a couple was getting ready for
their special day.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193253326-M.jpg
Looking North toward Dog Beach, the site of some controversy for the citizens of
Santa Cruz. This is one of the few beaches open to dogs where they don't have to
be on a leash. The site is scheduled to transfer to state control and they've pretty
much said 'no dogs allowed'.
http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/193272742-M.jpg
It was getting late and we'd traveled over 130 miles during the de-n00bing.
We opted for the quick road home and hit Hwy 17 (not for the timid rider, trust
me on this).
I think it was a success. Will he buy a GS? Who knows. But one thing's for sure; it
was a great day with some great riding.