as Bill CC's it
DR. Bobby's wild ride
(Formerly DR. Bob's nightmare)
 Map to Lunch

Map from Lunch

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Route to Lunch

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  1. This isn’t a race; though to the untrained eye, it may on occasion appear otherwise.
  2. We travel at a brisk pace that an experienced rider should enjoy. But don’t worry there’s room for less seasoned riders.
  3. We always wait at ALL turns on the ride route for the group to re-form and verify we haven’t lost anybody.
  4. Individually, we should always travel at a pace that’s within our capabilities and comfort level for the current conditions.
  5. If you’re holding someone up, don’t stress, we’re all friends. WAIT for a straight away and wave them past.
  6. If someone is holding you up IN THE CORNERS, Wait and give them a little space, than pass them safely in the straight.


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Route Back from Lunch

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that's us heading up 92


We head down 280 to Black MTN Road / Hayne Road about 16 miles.  We Then wind our way around Crystal springs reservoir.  Usually there are a lot of bicycles through here so keep your eyes open and speed down.

We'll climb up to Skyline via HWY 92 about 2 miles to HWY 35 and hang a left.
About 12 miles down 35 we'll find ourselves at Alices station. this stretch of  road is a great  place to warm up for the day.  After a short break it's off down HWY 84 La Honda RD
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we drop into
La Honda rd
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more about
La Honda RD
Now the fun begins, this road just sings, take it easy and enjoy how this road just changes direcions. Throwing you from right to left as we weave down the mountain.

About 14 miles of this drops us off at Stage RD.
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the gang at Alices

Stage Road
Cloverdale Road
Gazos Creek Road
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Stage Road is a  fun ride with a twisty section headed over to San Gregorio.  Stage is a favorite among motorcyclists.  It starts out with several straights and then heads up a ridge through several switchbacks.  Pavement is fresh, bumpy, and  Great fun! 


South off of Pescadero Road is Cloverdale - Gazos Creek Road which parallels Highway 1  for 8 miles.   Good alternative to this rather uneventful section of Highway 1.

And that puts us back on HWY 1 where we'll head south for about 8 miles to Swanton RD.
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Swanton RD.




Swanton RD Don't know why it's here or where it goes. However it's a blast and it gets you off HWY 1 for a few miles.

Swanton starts off pretty tight and twisted and fun. There are a couple of corners that are more than 180 degrees. The last time we road this RD the smaller bikes were in their element. A ninja 250 blew by us and he Honda reflex scooter that road with us seemed to be pushing the Ducatis through this section.


This section of road is about 7 miles long. That takes us back to HWY1. Where we start looking for Bonny Doon Rd

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as Bill CC's it headin' down HWY 1

Boony Doon RD.
Smith Grade
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Boony Doon RD.

Even if you try to ride this section in relax mode, you'll find that the road begs you to ride faster and faster.  Before too long, you'll notice that you're going at a pretty spirited pace with a foot long grin on your face.  

Traction is good and scenery is typical Santa Cruz Mountains.  This road reminds me of nearby Hwy 9 minus the traffic.

Smith Grade:
is one of hose roads when it's good it's good. That being said we last rode Smith grade March 20 2005 and it was in great shape the winter weather had cleaned off all he loose gravel.  Smith grade takes us right to Empire grade.
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Bob A
 on smith grade expains the proper technic for cleaning up an oil spill.
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light it on fire

Empire Grade
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Empire grade is one of he best parts of this ride.

Plenty of places to pass cars in this part.  Watch out for the occasional deer and angry dog. The climb is not as steep as the first section and even flattens out for a bit, but as you get closer to the summit the road starts to twist as the elevation rises again.  

Once you see the sign "Truck Crossing 500 Ft." slow down and make a right turn on Jamison Creek road.  If you went straight- Empire Grade dead ends a mile down the road		 The image “http://asbillccsit.org/road_pics/empire-41.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.
Jamison Creek
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Jamison Creek Road is my favorite part of this ride. You'll only need first and second gear for most of this road that taketh away all of the elevation gain that you picked up from Empire Grade and it does it in 4 miles.  








This drops us down into Boulder Creek for our lunch break.
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HWY 9
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As you head out of Boulder Creek HWY 9  doesn't seem like much of a big deal. But as you work your way north through the next few towns Hwy 9 starts climbing its way back up he mountain.


And you find yourself smiling as you twist you way back to Alices through the trees. Your back ay HWY 35 before you realize it. HWY 9 is always a favorite.






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see you back at Alices