Solvang, California

BusyWeb · 11-16-2008, 02:22 AM

Solvang, CA ride trip to share...
http://www.solvangusa.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=1

Today, I made my bike oil changed (not by myself yet, will do try myself later),
after 3000 miles pass on the last oil change.
Front brake pad was also replaced with new.
So, I have a good excuse for the some long riding...ha ha ha :whistle:

HOWEVER.....
Today's ride was one of the worst trip in couple of months.
Most of the ride was on the freeway and high speed highway.
And here, Los Angeles area, having unusual winter Santa Ana Winds.
For whom don't know about Santa Ana Winds, here is the link for help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Ana_winds
The pressure and strength of today's winds on the Freeway was extreme with high temperature.
Winds was come from Side (Cross Winds) not from Front or Back.
As Freeway 101 is parallel to the coast line on some points, I got both Left and Right side winds turbulences when I pass those spots.

I had to grip handle bar tight to keep me and bike keep straight on the road.
Occasionally, Bike was moved 1-3 feet by the wind, you might not believe it how my feeling was.
Anyway, it was a good experience for me.

I couldn't take many stops and photos.
Because of the Santa Ana Winds turbulences,
I really wanted to get the destination where I planed this morning and come back to home as soon as possible.

Picasa Web Album: (Just few today.....)
http://picasaweb.google.com/busyweb/SolvangCalifornia#

Google Earth GPS Track and Photo Link
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie ... bb3b8e0323

Google Map GPS Track and Photo Link
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie ... 8e0323&z=8

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11-16-2008, 02:22 AM	#1
BusyWeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 626	Solvang, California Solvang, CA ride trip to share... http://www.solvangusa.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=1 Today, I made my bike oil changed (not by myself yet, will do try myself later), after 3000 miles pass on the last oil change. Front brake pad was also replaced with new. So, I have a good excuse for the some long riding...ha ha ha :whistle: HOWEVER..... Today's ride was one of the worst trip in couple of months. Most of the ride was on the freeway and high speed highway. And here, Los Angeles area, having unusual winter Santa Ana Winds. For whom don't know about Santa Ana Winds, here is the link for help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Ana_winds The pressure and strength of today's winds on the Freeway was extreme with high temperature. Winds was come from Side (Cross Winds) not from Front or Back. As Freeway 101 is parallel to the coast line on some points, I got both Left and Right side winds turbulences when I pass those spots. I had to grip handle bar tight to keep me and bike keep straight on the road. Occasionally, Bike was moved 1-3 feet by the wind, you might not believe it how my feeling was. Anyway, it was a good experience for me. I couldn't take many stops and photos. Because of the Santa Ana Winds turbulences, I really wanted to get the destination where I planed this morning and come back to home as soon as possible. Picasa Web Album: (Just few today.....) http://picasaweb.google.com/busyweb/SolvangCalifornia# Google Earth GPS Track and Photo Link http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie ... bb3b8e0323 Google Map GPS Track and Photo Link http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie ... 8e0323&z=8 [picasa=busyweb:2cxpc55s]5269112474580912865[/picasa:2cxpc55s] __________________ BusyWeb Login or Register to Remove Ads
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