Highway 74

[monster2b]

This weekend a bunch of my neighbors and friends did a ride to Palm Springs on the 74. What an awesome route! How come no one ever mentioned this route before... . We did the usual stops at Hell's Kitchen and detoured into Idyllwild so the Harley guys could  .  As we hit the last 15 miles of downhill twisties I had to bid my cruiser buddies adieu.  [moto] I literally had the whole road to myself until the last few miles. A group of Ford GT's pulled in behind me from a look out and one decided to chase me. Let's just say my chicken strips are much smaller now.  .  After waiting for my buddies to arrive we made our way to the hotel where much beer and other libations were consumed. 

It was a great trip, with good friends, but one thing I don't get, I was the only one with gear on. Yes it was 103F in Palm Springs and I was roasting, but the idea of sliding across hot asphalt on bare skin did not appeal to me.  We had some friends come down in a car so they shot some not too exciting video.

The only bad thing on the trip, the other Ducati was a 99 SS and the clutch went out about half way and he ended up taking the slab to PS.

Wild Hog Bikers Ride To Palm Springs, CA

[Porsche Monkey]

What are chicken strips?

[monster2b]

Yeah yeah, I haven't learned too ride my bike like it was meant to be ridden yet.  But I'm working on it.