Survey re: Northern California Coast Riding



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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
 
In such circumstances hog the middle of the road. The f--kers will have to slow down
 
This is another community that wants us there so we spend our money, but they will do nothing of
substance to make it inviting. Thinking the natural beauty will make up for their lack of foresight
and consideration of our safety. "Gary German" <gary_g@charter_NOSPAM_.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> 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.
> --
> Gary German
 
The only problem is that some of the curves are blind. They come up on you at a speed that is too
high for the road. "Gearóid Ó Laoi, Garry Lee" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In such circumstances hog the middle of the road. The f--kers will have to slow down
 
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