Marni and I decided to ride down to Southern California for a friend's birthday. I checked the bikes to make sure they were ready for the trip and put together a kit for any roadside emergencies (which we luckily did not need). We both just took a small bag (attached to the rear seats) as well as tank bags. It was light packing, but really all we needed. Marni also picked up a pair of sweet Dainese leather pants and a tinted visor.
Thursday 9.2.04
7:07 pm
Leaving for our trip. We are taking 280/85/17 down to Scotts Valley, where we will stay with Marni's Aunt and Uncle for the night.
7:45 pm / 28.4 miles
Stop on Farm Hill Road for a short break and water.
8:45 pm / 70.0 miles
Gas in Scotts Valley.
9:10 pm / 72.2 miles
Stop for dinner in Scotts Valley.
9:50 pm / 75.2 miles
Arrive at Jerry and Meredith's house.
Friday 9.3.04
7:45 am / 75.2 miles
Leaving Scotts Valley.
8:10 am / 77.1 miles
Back on the road after stopping at Safeway for breakfast and snacks.
9:55 am / 123.9 miles
Leave Whole Foods in Monterey after getting more snacks and taking a nice break.
10:10 am / 127.9 miles
Gas in Monterey.
10:39 am / 139.0 miles
Stopped along the Big Sur coastline for a break and some pictures. The weather and views were awesome! We removed Marni's anti-fog lens from her visor, which gave me a good picture opportunity. :)
12:10 pm / 173.5 miles
Stopped for a rest, water and pictures about 8 miles from Lucia. Looks like Marni is lecturing the coast. :)
12:35 pm / 177.9 miles
Leave Lucia after short break.
1:05 pm / 192.7 miles
We stopped for a short break and to add some layers. As you can see we are now getting into some heavy fog. I also managed to get a picture of Marni in her stealth outfit. :)
1:30 pm / 200.5 miles
We stopped to get some pictures and take a short break. We met an entertaining family from Israel that was taking a coastal trip up to SF. Such an amazing view of the coast!
2:20 pm / 224.9 miles
We stopped in Cambria for lunch and gas. There was a really cute and friendly cat out sleeping in a pot in the courtyard.
4:45 pm / 259.4 miles
We stopped at a park in San Luis Obispo for a break and a short nap in the grass. :)
6:00 pm / 319.5 miles
We stopped for a break just after getting on highway 154.
7:00 pm / 351.3 miles
We stopped for gas in Santa Barbara.
8:05 pm / 391.1 miles
Arrive at Marni's parents home.
Monday 9.6.04
7:10 am / 391.1 miles
Starting our journey back home.
7:15 am / 391.6 miles
Gas in Oxnard.
8:15 am / 446.3 miles
Stop for a quick break at the El Capitan Beach turnoff.
9:00 am / 473.6 miles
Stop for a break about 8 miles outside of Lompoc.
9:30 am / 484.2 miles
Food and gas in Lompoc.
11:50 am / 511.1 miles
Leave Santa Maria after cool down and rest. The weather is now extremely hot.
1:20 pm / 557.4 miles
Stop in Atascadero for a break and snacks. 100°+!
1:40 pm / 561.1 miles
Gas in Atascadero.
2:30 pm / 605.2 miles
We stopped in San Ardo for a cool down, break and some silly pictures. Weather reports show it being 104°!
3:15 pm / 624.4 miles
Stopped for gas in King City.
4:12 pm / 625.6 miles
Leave King City after a break, cool down and snack.
5:15 pm / 671.7 miles
Stopped for a break in Salinas. The stretch from King city to Salinas was not only hot but windy as well. :(
6:05 pm / 711.3 miles
Stopped for a rest and gas in Morgan Hill.
8:00 pm / 786.4 miles
Arrive back home! That was a great trip but it is nice to be home.