tangoalpha
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Greetings my fellow Moto-Brethren.
I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the summer riding weather. Yesterday the weather here on the Central Coast was especially wonderful, so after taking a morning hike at the Pismo Beach Preserve, I decided to take a leisurely ride up Hwy 1 to Big Sur. Given that I had plans later that afternoon, I opted to ride up to Ragged Point for lunch. For those who may be unfamiliar, Ragged Point is the southern end of Big Sur as you enter the Los Padres National Forest. This section of Hwy 1 is often praised as some of the most scenic and beautiful coastline in the world.
I happen to agree with that sentiment and I’m very thankful to be fortunate enough to live less than 100 miles away. Big Sur is such a special place and I promise you that if you ever have the opportunity to ride that section of Hwy 1 up the coast to Big Sur, it will be a ride that you will never forget.
Along the way, I passed through Cambria, a charming little town surrounded by hills, beautiful pine trees along the ocean. As I pressed on, riding further up the coast I made my way to San Simeon where from Hwy 1, you can see the Hearst Castle, famous California landmark along the Central Coast, built by William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper magnate.
This section of two lane highway which hugs the coastline, is my favorite part of the ride, until you hit the twisties as you climb your way up towards Ragged Point. I’m often overwhelmed with feelings of awe and gratitude to enjoy the rustic and untamed beauty around me. Many who haven’t visited the Central Coast might imagine that this area is developed and built up, like the LA or the Bay Area, but in fact this area along the coast is anything but. It’s largely untouched, pristine, wild and beautiful beyond what you might imagine. The word majestic, seems to apply and that it certainly true the further you ride up the coast, working your way through Big Sur.
At last, I finally hit the twisties that wind their way up the hillside towards Ragged Point eventually bringing my fun to an end as I had reached my destination. I pulled in to the Ragged Point Inn & Resort for lunch where I was greeted by live music and the smell of BBQ Tri-Tip in the air. There were plenty of cool bikes and cars there to admire as this is a favorite spot among us locals and tourists alike to fuel up, grab a bite to eat, walk the grounds as you take in the sights or perhaps spend the night at the resort.
After enjoying the live music and a very satisfying lunch, it was time to make my way home, which I did. By this time of day, there were a lot of riders on the road enjoying the weather on their way to or from their destination. It was a great day…a wonderful ride to a very special place, so I thought I’d share just a few pics that you might enjoy of my afternoon outing.
Ride safe everyone!
I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the summer riding weather. Yesterday the weather here on the Central Coast was especially wonderful, so after taking a morning hike at the Pismo Beach Preserve, I decided to take a leisurely ride up Hwy 1 to Big Sur. Given that I had plans later that afternoon, I opted to ride up to Ragged Point for lunch. For those who may be unfamiliar, Ragged Point is the southern end of Big Sur as you enter the Los Padres National Forest. This section of Hwy 1 is often praised as some of the most scenic and beautiful coastline in the world.
I happen to agree with that sentiment and I’m very thankful to be fortunate enough to live less than 100 miles away. Big Sur is such a special place and I promise you that if you ever have the opportunity to ride that section of Hwy 1 up the coast to Big Sur, it will be a ride that you will never forget.
Along the way, I passed through Cambria, a charming little town surrounded by hills, beautiful pine trees along the ocean. As I pressed on, riding further up the coast I made my way to San Simeon where from Hwy 1, you can see the Hearst Castle, famous California landmark along the Central Coast, built by William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper magnate.
This section of two lane highway which hugs the coastline, is my favorite part of the ride, until you hit the twisties as you climb your way up towards Ragged Point. I’m often overwhelmed with feelings of awe and gratitude to enjoy the rustic and untamed beauty around me. Many who haven’t visited the Central Coast might imagine that this area is developed and built up, like the LA or the Bay Area, but in fact this area along the coast is anything but. It’s largely untouched, pristine, wild and beautiful beyond what you might imagine. The word majestic, seems to apply and that it certainly true the further you ride up the coast, working your way through Big Sur.
At last, I finally hit the twisties that wind their way up the hillside towards Ragged Point eventually bringing my fun to an end as I had reached my destination. I pulled in to the Ragged Point Inn & Resort for lunch where I was greeted by live music and the smell of BBQ Tri-Tip in the air. There were plenty of cool bikes and cars there to admire as this is a favorite spot among us locals and tourists alike to fuel up, grab a bite to eat, walk the grounds as you take in the sights or perhaps spend the night at the resort.
After enjoying the live music and a very satisfying lunch, it was time to make my way home, which I did. By this time of day, there were a lot of riders on the road enjoying the weather on their way to or from their destination. It was a great day…a wonderful ride to a very special place, so I thought I’d share just a few pics that you might enjoy of my afternoon outing.
Ride safe everyone!
