California Big Sur Coastal Riding and Camping (Video)

California Big Sur Coastal Riding and Camping (Video)

WHAT’S BETTER THAN MOTORBIKE RIDING AND CAMPING ALONG THE BIG SUR COASTLINE? Not too much. On the other hand, I’m one for riding and camping anywhere with mountains and lots of twisty roads. No matter, this roller-coaster motorcycle ride is fabulous entertainment on a grand scale. The Pacific Ocean and the jagged, scenic cliffs falling [...]

July 5th, 2010 by MCg 

Adventure Riding in Los Padres

Adventure Riding in Los Padres

Los Padres National Forest, in Central-Coastal California, offers extensive opportunities for all riders. There are 459 miles of trails and roads specifically designated for off highway vehicles (OHV) which is great for dirt-bike riders. There are also endless miles of dirt roads that are ideal for dual-purpose or larger adventure bikes. And for all other [...]

April 8th, 2007 by MCg 

Highway 154 & Santa Ynez Riding Pleasures

Highway 154 & Santa Ynez Riding Pleasures

Stimulating. Aromatic. Soothing. Those could be apt descriptions for riding any kind of motorcycle along this easy, coastal-valley paradise. Those words could also be a reference to the wares of over 70 wineries and tasting rooms that the Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association lists on their website. There’s not too many ways to get to [...]

February 12th, 2007 by MCg 

Los Padres Riding: Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Canyons and Even a Little Ocean

Los Padres Riding: Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Canyons and Even a Little Ocean

The Los Padres National Forest is about 2 million acres of mountainous and ideal motorcycle terrain along the California central coast (and inland) from Ventura to Monterey. Click to see map. Sport-touring riders enjoy traversing coastal roads or carving canyons between mountains with elevations up to 8,831 feet (Mt. Pinos). One of the most famous [...]

January 20th, 2007 by MCg