Another great ride except for the wind

[Lamonster]

I left Santa Rosa this morning and headed to Crescent City. It was a great day for a ride but the wind took some of the fun out of it. From about Eureka all the way to Crescent City the wind was just crazy. It was blowing so hard that I had to dodge pine cones that were falling out of the trees. There were a few parts of the road that the wind was trying to rip my helmet off my head and the chin strap was choking me out. I guess today was not normal talking to my in-laws but it is winding up there on the 101 pretty much all the time they say.

I don't feel like typing right now so I'll let the pictures do the talking. I pretty much pulled over anytime I saw something worth taking a pic of on the 101.

This was just cool. It was made out of scrap steel.

It took awhile before I saw any redwoods but I guess this is the Gateway or so they say.

This was a tree house but the house was in the tree. Understand that the RT with the trailer is about 17' long.

I got to tell you this trees are just unreal. There's no way for a picture to do it justice.

I looked and I never saw him.

This was a great shot but it's hard to get it all in with this camera.

If you look you can see a car on top of the hill, I saw him taking pictures as I was going by at 50mph, then I saw what he was taking pics of so I made a u-turn and got these shots. They were so cool and could care less that I was there.

Big guy with a lot of bull

These were the last shots I took before rolling into Crescent City. I surprised my in-laws to the max when I knocked on their door. They were just getting over the flu bug so I didn't stay too long but we did have a nice visit. From there I got a bite to eat and now I'm staying with my wife's brother and his family. Tomorrow I'll head to Oregon and then back home. That wind beat me up pretty good today so I'm done.

 

[fastfraser]

:2thumbs: Great shots ! Thanks Lamont.


Man got to love that Corbin seat !

 

[YPILOT]

:thumbup: Great video and pictures. That Corbin seat looks great on the RT, I bet it rides better through the corners with that seat. Looking foward to seeing that up close. :doorag:

 

[manoman14]

Thanks for the write up and pictures. :2thumbs:
Looks like a great vacation.

 

[BumbleBee]

Great pictures, video, and write-up. Very beautiful state, my husband is from Portland (Northern Oregon). :2thumbs:

Love the coast, so beautiful there, but every time I was there, it was windy.

Have a safe trip

 

[DynamoBT]

Fantastic pictures!!! Amazing that the elk didn't spook! Thanks for taking us along as always. Your write ups are the best!!! :2thumbs:

 

[BajaRon]

Great pictures Lamont! Looks like great riding (except for the wind). Liked the Elk but was kind of hoping for Buffalo! You've got a way with them! :roflblack:

Looks kind of lonely out there without a parts bike though.....

 

[Lamonster]

Great pictures Lamont! Looks like great riding (except for the wind). Liked the Elk but was kind of hoping for Buffalo! You've got a way with them! :roflblack:

Looks kind of lonely out there without a parts bike though.....

Yea my riding buddy is hit and miss these days.

 

[BajaRon]

Yea my riding buddy is hit and miss these days.

The least you could do is not have so much fun!

 

[The_Spyderwoman]

Gret pics, Lamont! :2thumbs: Was there something about a big blue bull and a spyder on the scavenger hunt??

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Allmag]

Did i miss a post between San Diego and here what happened at Corbin?

 

[Roaddog2]

Did you ask the Elk were they were heading on the Freeway nice pics and Vids :2thumbs: Very jealous in Ct.nojoke :thumbup:

 

[glynnk]

As usual, Lamont, great pics and videos!!:2thumbs:

Glynnk

 

[SpyderWolf]

Great pictures and videos. The tree house is pretty cool. The elk look amazing, but I would not want to run into one of them standing in the road. I hope you continue to have a great trip!

 

[SpyderGirl]

You didn't stop in Leggett to get a picture in the drive-thru tree? :yikes:

I love doing the Avenue of the Giants ride instead of taking 101 through that area. I've never taken the Spyder up that way but have been up there a few times in a car. Beautiful area! :2thumbs:

Thanks for taking us along with you.