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It's been a loong three years since my last bike trip way back in 2019. After a false start last year my pal Tony and I began planning our return to Laguna Seca for the MotoAmerica super bike races. America's July 4th holiday complicated route planning with motel rooms sometimes hard to come by, and pricier to boot. With reservations made and a route selected we headed off. One goal this year was to ride thru Lassen Volcanic NP. We've been skunked with bad weather every other time, and again this year. Otoh, it gave us the excuse/necessity of visiting Susanville for breakfast. And the opportunity to revisit an old friend, this mural on 611 Main St. This photo shows it on both my 1995 and 2022 visits. That's my pal, Tony, in this year's pic. More posts of my trip - and what happened to Tony in upcoming posts.
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Any members heading to the upcoming WSB event at Laguna Seca?
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Part 1: Instead of yet another boring summer trek to the races at Laguna Seca, three non-VFR friends joined me for a two week gallivant around California this spring. Dave and Bart on DL650s, Tony on his ZRX1200, and me on my ’09 VTec. First step is a ferry trip to Port Angeles, Wa. Washington & Oregon may have their charms, but to me they just get in the way. Thus, I-5 all the way to California. The previous two days’ cool overcast became light rain and fog at Mt Shasta, with temps barely above freezing for the next 40 miles. Who knew that vented boots let in cold air ;-P Thankfully, my Gerbing electric jacket and heated grips saved the day. That and a great breakfast at JJ’s Cafe in Old Station. The skies cleared on the way to Susanville and on to Reno, and stayed that way till we left California more than a week later. On Day 4 we finally found an entertaining road, Ca 89 over 8,900’ Monitor Pass, which is more open and flowing than many mountain passes. Markleeville, about 5 miles north, is a convenient spot to wet your whistle should you feel the need, then a short riverside run past campers and fly fishers gets you to the junction. From pine forest to sage desert in 18 miles, ending at US 395. Despite being a major 4-lane highway(at times) US 395 is actually pretty entertaining. Temperatures are moderate even in summer, due to the high elevation. Take 5 at Conway Summit for the fantastic view of Mono Lake and the town of Lee Vining. From there, Tioga Pass leads into Yosemite NP once it opens for the season. Further south, the valley towns of Bridgeport and Bishop, where we overnighted, are both worth a visit. More to come… Edit: forgot one photo - LB
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From the album: 2014 California
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
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From the album: 2013 WSBK Laguna Seca
© Lorne Black
