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Gary German
Guest
The Redwood Community Action Agency, in Eureka, California, is conducting a survey of touring,
commuting, and recreational cyclists' impressions of the riding in their area. Specifically, they
are interested in rider reactions to their portion of the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route, in Del Norte,
Humboldt, and Mendocino counties.
If you're interested in this survey, check out http://www.rcaa.org/bikeroute/
I gave them an earful, having ridden that stretch several years ago. After cycling down the entire
Oregon coast, crossing the border back into California was a nightmare. The Oregon coast is great,
with wide shoulders, and lots of "Bicycle Route" signage. But, as soon as you hit the California
border, the shoulders all but disappear, along with the signs. Climbing through beautiful redwood
groves on a steep, curvy, shoulderless road while logging trucks barrel by with inches to spare was
truly scary.
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Gary German
commuting, and recreational cyclists' impressions of the riding in their area. Specifically, they
are interested in rider reactions to their portion of the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route, in Del Norte,
Humboldt, and Mendocino counties.
If you're interested in this survey, check out http://www.rcaa.org/bikeroute/
I gave them an earful, having ridden that stretch several years ago. After cycling down the entire
Oregon coast, crossing the border back into California was a nightmare. The Oregon coast is great,
with wide shoulders, and lots of "Bicycle Route" signage. But, as soon as you hit the California
border, the shoulders all but disappear, along with the signs. Climbing through beautiful redwood
groves on a steep, curvy, shoulderless road while logging trucks barrel by with inches to spare was
truly scary.
--
Gary German