Highway 1

Lurkable · August 8th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Well it occurred to me today that I've never been on highway 1 north of Petaluma. I'm moving to the city in a week so I probably won't have the chance to get out to this area for a while. Also, two new tires, fresh from 15k service and haven't had time to get out for some fun in a while...

Rode west from Petaluma then north past Jenner. Lots of people out for a saturday at the beaches and plenty of riders too. Clear, sunny day..nice and cool by the coast.

100% unfamiliar roads, but I had heard this portion of highway 1 was nice and it didn't disappoint! Beautiful views all along the coast and some nice twisties. Went as far north as Stewarts Point before heading east over to Healdsburg.

This is where I found an amazing road - Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road. The western portion of this 50-mile road is un-marked and the pavement is not the greatest, although far from the worst. The middle portion is alot better although it has some one-lane sections, but the eastern half of this road is just phenomenal. As you can see from the map the entire 50 miles is pure twisties, but I must say the eastern half is in pristine condition...large sweeping turns which love 4th gear. The road here is super wide and curves are predictable. I was just loving it here toward the end of my ride, really just lost inside the bike.

115 miles plus return trip on 101. What a great afternoon!! Below are a couple of pics by the coast near Stewarts Point, and one of me loving my bike on Skaggs Springs Road just east of Stewarts Point. Regarding that last one: yes, I'm aware of the fact that I am a huge dork, but I would argue it's easy to appear foolish when in love... so there's one of me kissing her.

She'll never see a second owner.

OldGuy · August 8th, 2009, 09:11 PM

Thanks for the ride and pictures Andrew. Wish we were back in CA.

Alex · August 8th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Fun roads! I love Skaggs.

CC Cowboy · August 9th, 2009, 07:23 AM

Bodega Bay, some of the best Calamari and Abalone I've ever had. Too bad I had to share it with "The Birds".

Strider · August 9th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Nice ride report and pics!

I hope one day that I can get out to Cali and see the sights there

ninjabrewer · August 9th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Hope to get up that way sometime, gorgeous scenery

nb

istreefitty · August 9th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Great ride report. Question NB have you taking her a bit south on the 1 in between Monterey and Big Sur?? That is some of the best twisties and scenery every, plus there are great places to eat and stop along the road. just a suggestion.

SpyderGirl · August 10th, 2009, 09:01 AM

Beautiful!! I love that ride up there. I also agree in regards to the ride along Highway 1 around Big Sur.... GORGEOUS!

paterick4o8 · August 10th, 2009, 11:27 AM

nice

hmm. time to plan a ride up there

Also, I see you went w/ the bt045 tires

istreefitty · August 10th, 2009, 10:59 PM

look at these pics of bixby bridge (hundreds of car commercials are filmed here)

A72381.JPG

and look at the twisties

500-Hwy1-3.jpg

I would almost kill to be able to take my bike here for a week

August 8th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#1
Lurkable 250Arrrgh! Name: Andrew Location: San Francisco Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R, 2001 996 Posts: 143	Highway 1 Well it occurred to me today that I've never been on highway 1 north of Petaluma. I'm moving to the city in a week so I probably won't have the chance to get out to this area for a while. Also, two new tires, fresh from 15k service and haven't had time to get out for some fun in a while... Rode west from Petaluma then north past Jenner. Lots of people out for a saturday at the beaches and plenty of riders too. Clear, sunny day..nice and cool by the coast. 100% unfamiliar roads, but I had heard this portion of highway 1 was nice and it didn't disappoint! Beautiful views all along the coast and some nice twisties. Went as far north as Stewarts Point before heading east over to Healdsburg. This is where I found an amazing road - Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road. The western portion of this 50-mile road is un-marked and the pavement is not the greatest, although far from the worst. The middle portion is alot better although it has some one-lane sections, but the eastern half of this road is just phenomenal. As you can see from the map the entire 50 miles is pure twisties, but I must say the eastern half is in pristine condition...large sweeping turns which love 4th gear. The road here is super wide and curves are predictable. I was just loving it here toward the end of my ride, really just lost inside the bike. 115 miles plus return trip on 101. What a great afternoon!! Below are a couple of pics by the coast near Stewarts Point, and one of me loving my bike on Skaggs Springs Road just east of Stewarts Point. Regarding that last one: yes, I'm aware of the fact that I am a huge dork, but I would argue it's easy to appear foolish when in love... so there's one of me kissing her. She'll never see a second owner.

August 8th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#2
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Thanks for the ride and pictures Andrew. Wish we were back in CA. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

August 8th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Fun roads! I love Skaggs. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 9th, 2009, 07:23 AM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Bodega Bay, some of the best Calamari and Abalone I've ever had. Too bad I had to share it with "The Birds". __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

August 9th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#5
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Nice ride report and pics! I hope one day that I can get out to Cali and see the sights there __________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ATGATT 4EVER

August 9th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#6
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Hope to get up that way sometime, gorgeous scenery nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

August 9th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#7
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	Great ride report. Question NB have you taking her a bit south on the 1 in between Monterey and Big Sur?? That is some of the best twisties and scenery every, plus there are great places to eat and stop along the road. just a suggestion. __________________________________________________ A girl walks into a bar and orders a "double entendre" So the bartender gave it to her "once you go black, you never go back."

August 10th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#8
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Beautiful!! I love that ride up there. I also agree in regards to the ride along Highway 1 around Big Sur.... GORGEOUS! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

August 10th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#9
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	nice hmm. time to plan a ride up there Also, I see you went w/ the bt045 tires

August 10th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#10
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	look at these pics of bixby bridge (hundreds of car commercials are filmed here) A72381.JPG and look at the twisties 500-Hwy1-3.jpg I would almost kill to be able to take my bike here for a week __________________________________________________ A girl walks into a bar and orders a "double entendre" So the bartender gave it to her "once you go black, you never go back."

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