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California Motorcycle Roads, Routes, and Rides.


California Redwood Ride
5.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This is a beautiful ride. This is an extention of my trip up California's Highway 1 from wine countr...
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CA
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Wine Country and Highway 1
5.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This is a great ride and challenging! This route was part of a week long trip in late October. The w...
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CA
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Truckee to Oroville Gold Coountry Casino via MT LASSEN NATIONAL PARK
5.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Total Mileage 287 miles 6:34 hrs Riding Time Mt. Lassen is so gorgeous you will want to take ...
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CA
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Hwy138/Big Pines Hwy/Valyermo Rd/Hwy 138 Loop
5.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This is a very nice, relaxing trip. If you make this trip in the heat, be sure to hydrate! The 138 o...
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CA
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Mount Baldy
5.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Tunnels!
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West Coast Border to Border (almost)
5.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
About 3000 miles altogether, I took 2 weeks, 4 days down and 4 days back with a few days stay in So....
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WAORCA
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Cook's Corner
4.50 out of 5 (based on 2 ratings)
Cook's Corner is a well known bike stop. Food, Drinks, & a fun atmoshere!
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CA
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Oak Glen
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This was my first trip up to Oak Glen, I've heard the best time to go is when they pick the apples...
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CA
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Barstow to Rim o'the World
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Slash X cafe is definitely the starting point and the Finish point! Cold beer and hamburgers(On the ...
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CA
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aug 12 ride
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This is a very nice ride out to the 15 north to the 138 going past 4 lakes, Silverwood, Gregory, Arr...
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CA
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SBR - DS Route
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Dual Sport ride
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CA
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Big Bear/Lake Arrowhead
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Heading out of Redlands on the 38 toward Big Bear this is a nice mountain ride with plenty of twists...
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CA
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Big Basin st Park
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Big Basin is home to old growth redwood trees and some gorgeous scenery. Hwy 9 outside of Campbell ...
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CA
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Pt Reyes and Drake's beach
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Pt Reyes is the northern point of San Francisco Bay. There is a lighthouse but you can no lobger dr...
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CA
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Modesto to Sonora, Angels Camp and back
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This is a little route I run when I can't be gone all day. It takes you through several small and i...
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CA
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Mount Rose to South Lake Tahoe
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Nice quick put around the east side of Lake Tahoe via Mount Rose. Nice place to spend the day. Wis...
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NVCA
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Old Woman Springs
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Watch the shoulders on Old Woman Springs Road, they're very soft sand. Traffic is typically light. Y...
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CA
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Rim o' the World
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This route starts @ freeway speeds through some twisty road. When you get to the mountains ridge, ...
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CA
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Frazier Park - Deer Lodge - Nuptune's Net
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
I ride with a group most Sundays, departing and returning to the Thirsty Club, a neighborhood tavern...
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CA
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Santa Rosa to Angwin
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
The road over Mark West is really nice, but there's usually a lot of traffic. If you catch it when i...
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CA
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A Short, But Sweet, Sport Bikers Paradise
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
A narrow, twisty, and extremely fun road. It runs right through a popular wine tasting area (lots ...
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CA
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Modesto Area to Pinecrest Lake
3.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
This was the route my friends and I took for our Polar Bear Run on January 1st. We went as far as w...
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CA
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Carbon Canyon
3.00 out of 5 (based on 2 ratings)
I did this road based on its name alone. I had visions of racing through twisty canyon roads, with ...
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CA
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Mt Diablo Ride
5.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
love this road
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CA
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Ortega Highway (74)
4.00 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
We usually meet up at the Chevron off of El Toro, becuase some of us are coming from the 5 and some ...
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CA
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Enduro to Wrightwood
Not rated.
After you cross the last set of railroad tracks, the asphalt will end. You can stop by Lost Lake if ...
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CA
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Coleman Valley Road, and Paradise!
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Sonoma County roads are relatively well kept. Coleman Valley Road is a blast. Running out Occidental...
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CA
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Sunrise to Jullian
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Make your way along I-10 to Sunrise Highway exit, take a stop on the large shoulder on the right bef...
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CA
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Afternoon Jamul Mountain Trip 3
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Variation 2 of Afternoon Jamul Mountain Trip 1. Much shorter in time, just under an hour. First ha...
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CA
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Afternoon Jamul Mountain Trip 2
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Variation of Afternoon Jamul Mountain Trip 1. First half of Lyons Valley Road speed ranges based on...
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CA
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Afternoon Jamul Mountains Trip 1
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Afternoon ride through the mountains full of twisty roads wisely scattered between short straight aw...
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CA
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dam needles run
Not rated.
great desert run.cross hoover dam then south to needles. try your luck in laughlin. i had to sleep i...
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AZNVCA
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Borrego Springs
Not rated.
There are some nice sweeping turns and some switchbacks. The view going through the mountains and c...
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CA
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Hemet to Julian
Not rated.
This is a great ride to just get away for a short period of time. The roads are nice and in great sh...
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CA
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Pines to Plam Hwy +
Not rated.
This is a great ride and lots of twisty roads with little traffic for the most part. First stop in P...
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CA
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Cruising around So-Cal
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This was just a fun day riding through the mountains and back hills of Southern California. A bea...
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CA
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Ojai
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This was a very nice ride once you get out of the city. Freeway transitions could be difficult if...
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CA
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Mountain and Big Bear Loop
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Beautiful ride with the leaves starting to change in fall.
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CA
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So-Cal Local Poker Run
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This was a very scenic and enjoyable little poker run. It starts in a local park, heads up the ca...
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CA
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cross mountain
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No Overview Available
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CA
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mountain getaWAY
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No Overview Available
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CA
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Colorado-loop
Not rated.
Highway 70 takes you through the Eisenhower Tunnel, Glenwood Canyon, and the San Rafael Swell. The E...
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CANVAZUTCO
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Ortega Hwy & Beach
Not rated.
Started with freeway to get to original destination of Ortega Hwy. Stopped at Hell's Kitchen for a...
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CA
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Crescent City - Redwoods
Not rated.
weekend getaway - coast, forest, freeway, not necessarily in that order, or inclusive.
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ORCA
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Southern California Coast
Not rated.
1974 Labor Day weekend ride. Tourist trip through Venice, Santa Monica, Topanga Canyon, Ventura, Sa...
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CA
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Birmingham to San Diego
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1972 4d hard riding. Chasing girls in fast car across OK. Amarillo definitely a cattle town. Best...
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ALMSAROKTXNMAZCA
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Redwood/Skyline - East Bay
Not rated.
Just a lovely twisty road - lovely views. Some bicyclists. Much fewer yahoo riders than Hwy 84/35 on...
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CA
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April Big 8
Not rated.
This was a fun ride with both tight and sweeping turns. Great view of the desert coming down the mou...
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CA
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Rancho to Fillmore
Not rated.
This was a nice trip along the backside of the mountains. You'll pass a few stops that you could ge...
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CA
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1ST LEG TO RENO
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Stop inside Yosemite to gain a beautiful picture of the group with the background. Stop in Mono L...
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CANV
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Harmony Grove/Del Dios, short loop
Not rated.
Just a short local loop through some nice scenic spots. Harmony Grove is a beautiful hidden valley b...
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CA
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Observatory run
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a shorter version of the Cuyamaca/Palomar loop. I created both routes starting at Cuyamaca St park.
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CA
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Cuyamaca SP to Palomar loop
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No Overview Available
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CA
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None
Big Bear's Backside
Not rated.
From the Valley to the Desert to the Mountain. This ride has it all!
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CA
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Old 94 to Jacumba
Not rated.
This route will keep you off the slab the whole way!
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CA
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Yosemite and Sequoia Nat'l Parks
Not rated.
Yosemite in the summer is a biker's dream!! I started out from Fresno and up the 41 to the south ent...
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CAAL
SCENERY
Long Beach to Gas Lamp Quarter
Not rated.
Some of Southern California's best places to visit. Follow the Pacific Ocean south from Long Beach t...
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CA
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Surf and Turf in Southern California
Not rated.
This is a great stretch of road, especially when it's 110 degrees in the valleys! Start out in Santa...
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CA
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June 2008 Road Trip Day 8
Not rated.
Departed Arcata and headed down to Eureka, checked out the seaport and rode around town. Both Eureka...
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CAOR
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June 2008 Road Trip Day 7
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Left Klamath Falls at 8:30 A.M.and headed west on OR 66, a great scenic route, through Keno (neat pl...
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ORCA
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Wineo
Not rated.
Taste the wine & ride through some nice rolling hills with some nice curves here & there. AM rides...
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CA
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Lytle Creek
Not rated.
Short ride with decent scenery & a few twisties in the canyon.
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CA
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CA Route 155 out of Lake Isabella
Not rated.
CA route 178 north out of Lake Isabella picks up route 155 in a few miles. The fun begins around Wof...
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CA
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138 east bound
Not rated.
This is my first trip made and planned with this site.
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CA
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WA to Mesquite, NV
Not rated.
This trip took us through central Nevada to rustic towns like Austin and Tonapah and then we continu...
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WACANVOR UT
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Moutain View CA to Seattle WA
Not rated.
http://www.balsamfir.com/motoblog/motojournal.html
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CAORWA
SCENERY
Old Mexico Algodones
Not rated.
Get a taste of the laid back feel of old Mexico & see some strange things along the way.
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CA
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The Big Trip 2008
Not rated.
No Overview Available
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AZCANVUTOR
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None
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Sacramento to Santa Cruz
Not rated.
No Overview Available
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CA
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To Placerville
Not rated.
No Overview Available
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CA
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None
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Death Valley, 2008
Not rated.
This trip was a series of day-trip sorties in Death Valley, CA from Furnace Creek Ranch and Stovepip...
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CA
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Magnificent Mendocino
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This route makes for a very long day in the saddle, but is an incredible ride! If you've got an ext...
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CA
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Sonoma Loop Two
Not rated.
This is a wonderful full-day ride that could easily turn into a fun weekend of exploration. Once yo...
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CA
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Sonoma Loop One
Not rated.
You could really make a nice weekend out of this route. There are lots of scenic stops, even campin...
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CA
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Capay Valley
Not rated.
This is a fabulous day trip from Napa through wine country, rural mountains, canyons, farmlands, lak...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
Eureka to Redding
Not rated.
This ride takes you through one of the most beautiful places in Northern California. Relax and enjoy...
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CANVAL
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Casinos, State Parks, and Wild Animals!
Not rated.
This little stretch of Highways 76, 79, and 78 in San Diego county is a beautiful ride. Starting on ...
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CA
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Big Bear Ride
Not rated.
On your way up the mnt. you can also Go lake arrow head a nice ride as well.
STATE(S)
CA
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FARSIDERUN 2007
Not rated.
Nice country roads. Wind in out of some sparse farm areas and past a pretty little lake. Right out...
STATE(S)
CA
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Reno To Modesto Cruise
Not rated.
This is an all day ride it is all pretty much freeway but you get to see where American Graffiti was...
STATE(S)
NVCA
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Cruise Through The Trees
Not rated.
This is a good beginner open road cruise. It is not very technical, but a nice ride if you just want...
STATE(S)
NVCA
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Half Day Tahoe Ride
Not rated.
This is a great half day ride. It takes you from the dessert to the mountains. It is also a technica...
STATE(S)
NVCA
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idlywild loop
Not rated.
This makes for a fun day trip. Starting out near San Bernardino take San Timoteo Canyon road throug...
STATE(S)
CA
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Angel Camp to Fallon
Not rated.
A totally breathtaking ride going through Sonora Pass. Quite a few old mining towns along the way. ...
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CANV
SCENERY
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Carson to Angels Camp
Not rated.
Very narrow roads on Route 4, mostly uphill with quite a few switchbacks and blind corners. Beware ...
STATE(S)
NVCA
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138/2 through Wrightwood
Not rated.
Nice Road. Unfortunately, Route 2 is closed approximately 5 miles west of Wrightwood due to a damage...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
Enduro Lytle Creek to Devore
Not rated.
No gaurdrail, loose dirt, and one hell of a drop! Stop in @ the Ranger Station for a map of all th...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
Oak Glen
Not rated.
Stop in the local shops for all things Apple. The road is usually not very busy. Nice scenery, and n...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
Cajon Pass Enduro
Not rated.
When you exit I-15 North offramp, jump the curb next to the I-15 North onramp. it will be stright ac...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
Yuma Prison Run 2007
Not rated.
The Yuma Prison Run (http://www.yumaprisonrun.com/) is an annual charitable event benefiting childre...
STATE(S)
CAAZ
SCENERY
Big Bear Lake
Not rated.
Watch for black ice during early spring & late fall
STATE(S)
CA
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Mojave Forks
Not rated.
Going in the diretion shown on the map, watch out just past the Mojave Forks Campground. The road ta...
STATE(S)
CA
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Mountain Loop
Not rated.
This route has long straight-aways along with tight peg scraping turns. There is very little traffi...
STATE(S)
CA
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Paso Robles Loop
Not rated.
Enjoyable day ride loop from downtown Paso Robles. This loop takes you past the location where James...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road
Not rated.
Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat RoadCalifornia This Byway offers a spectacular passage over the Sierra...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
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CAYUCOS
Not rated.
NICCE ROLLING HILL NICE ROUTE TO THE OCEAN OLD CREEK ROAD AT THE END IS GREAT RIDE
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
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Country Girl to Rendezvous Lounge
Not rated.
This is another of our Sunday rides starting at the Thirsty Club in Redondo Beach. We ride this rout...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
No Pictures Available
Lake Tahoe Run
Not rated.
The only thing thats bad about this road is traffic. Other than that get ready for some great views...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
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Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic
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Early = Good traffic. Later = Risk getting hit by an RV not paying attention. Good twisties w...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
No Pictures Available
Hair Raiser!!
Not rated.
Extremely Tight Road + Very Twisty + Mountains + No Guard Rails + Cliffs = Lots Of Fun and a good sw...
STATE(S)
CA
SCENERY
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SR 128
Not rated.
A road I did a while back. Beautiful run - but what isnt in Cali! :) Runs along streams-rivers an...
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CA
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