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5 Gorgeous California Motorcycle Rides

California has some of the most diverse environments of any state: from dense forests, to soaring mountains and vast deserts. This makes it a haven for riders looking to enjoy some of the most gorgeous roads in the country. Here are five of the very best motorcycling roads in the Golden State:

US Highway 101
Crescent City to Eureka US-101 - The coastal highway, also known in this area as the "Redwood Highway," is an iconic road and a makes for a great ride as it hugs the rugged and beautiful north California coast. With the Pacific ocean on one side, and the giant old-growth redwoods of Redwood National Park on the other this is an unforgettably scenic ride. Unfortunately for riders, this area also has relatively high rainfall due to the moist ocean air having to go up and over the Coast Range and weather conditions can change quickly.
State Route 108
Sonora to Sonora Junction - The Sonora Pass Highway winds its way across the central Sierra Nevada range. A smooth asphalt road surface lets riders make the most of the great sweeping curves and hairpin turns as the road climbs to an elevation of 9,624 ft. The views are so stunning that regular stops are are a good idea to allow riders to enjoy the road and still soak in the magnificent scenery. In fact, so fantastic is this ride that making the it in both directions is recommended to fully appreciate it.
Interstate 5
Grants Pass to Mt. Shasta - If only all interstate highways were this awe-inspiring. Riding I-5 into northern California from Oregon gives fantastic views of the volcanoes of the southern Cascade range, including massive Mt. Shasta. It is tempting to gaze into the distance at the beautiful snow covered peaks, so riders should watch out for the usual interstate traffic, the drivers of which may also be looking at that same scenery.
State Route 190
Olancha to Death Valley Junction - Death Valley, the name says it all. What may come as a surprise though, is that SR190 through this inhospitable place with its sweeping vistas of distant mountains and vast empty desert is actually one of the best rides out there. Temperatures on the valley floor can be very high, but drop sharply as elevation increases; carrying extra layers to wear is recommended, as is insurance from www.MotorcycleInsurance.com as in case of an incident nobody wants to be stranded in Death Valley.
State Route 96
Willow Creek to Hornbrook - SR-96 in northern California is a great road for sport riding and is as rewarding as it is hard work. With 147 miles of twisty highway winding its way through the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests as it follows the Klamath River, this tree-lined route is sure to please those riders looking for a more challenging ride in gorgeous surroundings without traffic lights or stop signs to spoil the fun.

NOTICE: Kit Maira collects event info for Easyriders, Biker and V-Twin magazines. Events in these RSS feeds are supplied from the webpage that he maintains at www.weaselsusa.org/mcevents.htm. Call the promoter before riding cross country to attend one of these events.

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5 Gorgeous California Motorcycle Rides