Need route suggestion from expert locals

[eviltwin]

I've been wanting to check out some of the roads between 101 and 1 up to Fort Bragg and if I have time get up to Eureka and ride between there and Redding along with some of the surrounding roads.  I know its not an ideal weekend to hit the highways and byways but I have a few days off and don't want to stay in town.  I will leave early Fri AM and plan on returning Sun later in the day.

I need any tips you folks can provide for routes, fun roads, places to stay and eat, etc, given my time line.  I would prefer not to have to be on hwy5 for very long, but other than that I'm open.  Some of the roads I'm considering are 128 from 101 to 1, then 20 from 1 to 101, 299 to Redding, 36 to red bluff, etc. 

I am very comfortable with 300 miles in a day and don't plan on rushing my progress too much.  That is I'll be stopping to take pics and look around at anything that catches my eye. 

Thanks in advance and I promise I will take a bunch of pics and share them if you point me in the right direction. 

Dave

[TCK!]

Skaggs Spring Road just above Gyserville connects 101 to 1

Fun road. That's about as far north as I've ever ridden.

[eviltwin]

I might have to put that on the list.  However I can't afford any tickets and I've heard the road begs to be ridden fast, so I'm sorta scared to ride it, esp this weekend.

[TCK!]

I might have to put that on the list.  However I can't afford any tickets and I've heard the road begs to be ridden fast, so I'm sorta scared to ride it, esp this weekend.

I wouldn't know, I had a 620 infront of me while I was trying to ride it... hahaha [moto]

It does take some restraint though to keep it in the low triple digits.

[duckwrench13]

128 over the mountains to Hwy 1 is fantastic!! I did the reverse on a ride back from Portland. Take Hwy 1 up to the Garberville area, and pick up Avenue of the Giants. It's 70 miles that parallels, and crosses over, the 101, through GIANT redwoods. Absolutely amazing!!! There's a little log cabin general store about half way through the Ave. Good sammiches and cold drinks. Friendly locals too.

Acme Rocket Bike/Steffano Motors ( http://www.steffanomotors.com/gallery-acme.aspx ) is up in Garberville too. Bob's a great guy! I can give you his contact info, just in case. He's got one helluva shop up there... bailed me out when my electrical went all to shite. He's a good number to have in the 'ol back pocket!

[MendoDave]

PM sent.

[eviltwin]

Duckwrench, as always, your wealth of knowledge is a benefit and much appreciated!!!  I should have just called you I guess.  128 is on, then 1 up to Fort Bragg and it looks like MendoDave might have some suprises in store from there

Keep it coming people.  I need my first moto adventure in CA to be a good one!!!

PS. any overnight stops coordinated with breweries are about as close to heaven as I can imagine.  Just sayin!!

[jimboecv]

Start here.  It's worth the $20 just in the time you'll save. http://www.pashnit.com/

[eviltwin]

Start here.  It's worth the $20 just in the time you'll save. http://www.pashnit.com/

I have access to that and planned on doing some research tomorrow, but I figured who better to hear it from than the horse's.....you know what.

[duckwrench13]

PS. any overnight stops coordinated with breweries are about as close to heaven as I can imagine.  Just sayin!!

Maybe call T-byrd? Not like she knows anything about booze, er nuthin.

[jimboecv]

Oyeah, beers in Arcada -Lost Coast.  Plus there's a Indian Casino just north and a strip club south of town.

Damn, I gotta get up there again!

[MendoDave]

PS. any overnight stops coordinated with breweries are about as close to heaven as I can imagine.  Just sayin!!

I could meet you at the North Coast brewery for lunch in Fort Bragg if breweries are on the agenda...

http://tinyurl.com/4lx3ry

[eviltwin]

I could meet you at the North Coast brewery for lunch in Fort Bragg if breweries are on the agenda...

http://tinyurl.com/4lx3ry

Now, now!!! Mid-day beer stops aren't the best idea to begin with, then factor in that their Old Rasputin Imp Stout (9% abv) is on on my top 10 beer list.  That sounds like trouble but I'm sure they have a great reuben, so sounds like a plan!

I would prefer beer partaking after the ride, you know to be responsible and shite.  God I got all growd up and didn't even know it.

Mendodave, we're on to meet one way or another. I'll be calling you for sure!

[eviltwin]

Oyeah, beers in Arcada -Lost Coast.  Plus there's a Indian Casino just north and a strip club south of town.

Damn, I gotta get up there again!

Thanks for the lost coast tip.  I've had the downtown brown but am always game to have a tap tasteting. 

FWI, I usually base trips around food and beer.  I'll probably die young, so might as well have fun!

[MendoDave]

Now, now!!! Mid-day beer stops aren't the best idea to begin with, then factor in that their Old Rasputin Imp Stout (9% abv) is on on my top 10 beer list.  That sounds like trouble but I'm sure they have a great reuben, so sounds like a plan!

I would prefer beer partaking after the ride, you know to be responsible and shite.  God I got all growd up and didn't even know it.

Mendodave, we're on to meet one way or another. I'll be calling you for sure!

At the brewery they only give you an 8 ounce glass of that stuff but if you go 1 block down the street to Piacci's they will serve you a whole pint.

I noticed the same thing when I went to Moylans in Navato, 8 oz of the Kilt but other places will serve a pint.