[lo bux racer]

I drove the best road I've ever been on today on my way to San Luis Obispo. CA 229 between CA 41 and CA 58. I used to think CA 41 was fun, but after the run today in both directions, all I can say is WOW. What a BLAST!

It's not a high speed road, and it's pretty dangerous because it's narrow with no centerline, so you have to move over for oncoming traffic (but there wasn't any), and there are LOTS of blind turns and crests. It's probably only about 8 miles long, but it's better than the BEST roller coaster you've ever been on!

Speeds range from a low of about 30 to no more than 70 (and that might last 2 seconds before you're braking again.) It's a great workout for the car and driver.

So, who's up for lunch in SLO with a run down 229 in between?

(I hate to say it, but the link works best with IE, not Firefox.)

 

[lo bux racer]

I've driven Big Bear. It's OK. I'm not a big switchback fan. I prefer turns less than 90 degrees and greater than 60 mph. 229 is just so unbelievably awesome because it isn't a bunch of 180+ turns strung down the side of a steep hill. It's a rollercoaster ride. Up, down, left, right, never too fast, but never slow like so many switchbacks are. A midsize bike (600 class) would be ideal for that road. Maybe even a 500 twin.

We still haven't arranged this trip...nor the trip down 36!

 

[lo bux racer]

Awesome! I've been checking out Hwy 36...and 229...

 

[lo bux racer]

That DOES look like fun! They call it Rumorosa, but it looks like I'd call it Darwin Gap. Can you find it on Google maps? I smell a serious freaking road trip!