There is nothing like the first day. Everyone started arriving at our local Starbucks, and there was plenty of catching up to do. It seemed to me that all were anticipating an awesome ride. The weather was perfect, the coffee was plenty, and we were raring to go. So, we took off across the 210 freeway out of Pasadena. Seventeen bikes in all. The freeway ride was pleasant enough, and not too crowded.
Once we reached the 101 north, it was much more exciting. In Santa Barbara, we stopped at the Harley Davidson dealership. Time to pick up a souvenir or two. This has been a place where we have met with some of our riders in the past. I know, it's fairly obvious that we go to gawk at all the pretty bikes and check out the cool accessories. The other advantage is that any last minute maintenance or mechanical issues can be resolved before we get too far away from any big town.
Then it was on to Cambria. Lunch was taken outside at one of the best BBQ places ever!
Cruising up the coast, we got to Big Sur. Coffee at Ragged Point has become a tradition for our group, with some fun photo opportunities.
Finally, we got to the hotel in Monterey. We were all tired, but thrilled at the great ride. Cold beer was plenty, and the staff at the bar was great. We didn’t stay up too late (well, at least some of us went to bed early).
We had a long day in the morning. But this is always part of the fun. The chance to catch up with old friends, and to share the experiences of the days ride. We all arrived safely, and were looking forward to tomorrow's adventure.
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