The long way to LA: The most epic roads in America
02-22-2019, 10:40 PM
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02-22-2019, 10:43 PM
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You picked some great roads.
Another opportunity ahead? Try going inland at Santa Margarita (just north of SLO off 101) and head onto Rt 58 and then immediately take Rt 229. It's like a ski slalom dream! Then you can take Rt 41 on East to join Rt 46 which takes you to I 5. Route 299 is a killer, as is Route 41. After the tiny town of Shadon you rejoin Rt 46 East toward the jerk-water town of Chalom--site of the James Dean memorial. The only warning--warn out for critters and motorcycles on 229! There is no center lane paint strip.
I think there may be a video I shot of it ages ago in my You Tube channel...."Edgy00"
Love the silver coupe with the great wheels (original post).
Another opportunity ahead? Try going inland at Santa Margarita (just north of SLO off 101) and head onto Rt 58 and then immediately take Rt 229. It's like a ski slalom dream! Then you can take Rt 41 on East to join Rt 46 which takes you to I 5. Route 299 is a killer, as is Route 41. After the tiny town of Shadon you rejoin Rt 46 East toward the jerk-water town of Chalom--site of the James Dean memorial. The only warning--warn out for critters and motorcycles on 229! There is no center lane paint strip.
I think there may be a video I shot of it ages ago in my You Tube channel...."Edgy00"
Love the silver coupe with the great wheels (original post).
02-23-2019, 05:12 PM
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The '19 calendar is beginning to fill up with adventures but an Eastern CA/OR/WA & Idaho trip with the stupid smile group is always desirable!
Some special memories from the last time to further wet our appetites...
02-23-2019, 10:30 PM
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Appreciate thoughts and recommendations on these areas in May/Jun or Sep/Oct, versus Jul/Aug - ie. inland temperatures/weather and more so on traffic
02-24-2019, 01:01 PM
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I'm with Joe on lunch. Sooner better than later!!!
02-25-2019, 05:16 AM
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An interesting detoiur in the winter months is the road along the Kern Fiver east of Bakersfield. The Drive to Kernville along the river has lots of curves and short straights. Weekdays are better as you miss a lot of the traffic.
02-25-2019, 04:22 PM
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For anyone visiting the LA area I built a little map of my favorite roads for fun: http://www.thebackrd.com. We're definitely spoiled.
02-25-2019, 05:33 PM
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For anyone visiting the LA area I built a little map of my favorite roads for fun: http://www.thebackrd.com. We're definitely spoiled.
02-25-2019, 09:57 PM
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@ltcjmramos Harris Ranch looks like an awesome lunch destination. Cant believe I missed that.
Ok we've got an epic place for lunch, an epic route, and some epic cars. Now we just need the rain to stop and set a date.
Ok we've got an epic place for lunch, an epic route, and some epic cars. Now we just need the rain to stop and set a date.
02-25-2019, 10:32 PM
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@ltcjmramos Harris Ranch looks like an awesome lunch destination. Cant believe I missed that.
Ok we've got an epic place for lunch, an epic route, and some epic cars. Now we just need the rain to stop and set a date.
Ok we've got an epic place for lunch, an epic route, and some epic cars. Now we just need the rain to stop and set a date.
02-25-2019, 11:05 PM
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