Fish Rock is partly unpaved, right? What's the surface like? Would 35 mm tires work?
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM, erik jensen <[email protected]> wrote: > FISH ROCK ROAD. > > no question. > > do it. > > > On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Eric Norris <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I've spent a lot of time in Boonville, and have ridden in the area a lot. >> Here are some thoughts: >> >> If you're in Boonville, you basically have the choice of riding on Hwy 128 >> (toward either the coast or Cloverdale) or heading over the coast range >> (Mountain View Road, Fish Rock Road, etc.). Riding on Hwy 128 is the easier >> choice. Mt. View Rd will eventually take you to the ocean, but it would be >> an epic trip--wicked steep and lacking any type of services (ditto for Fish >> Rock Rd). >> >> If you're riding on 128, the easier route (big rollers mostly) is toward >> the ocean. It's about 25 miles to the coast from Boonville, and along the >> way you'll ride through the Navarro Redwoods state park--very pretty. >> Traffic isn't too bad, and there's a wide shoulder in most places. Go a >> little way up the coast and you'll reach Albion, where there's a nice little >> store/deli that makes good sandwiches. >> >> Heading toward Cloverdale on 128 involves more hills, including some >> extended 8% grade sections. >> >> Another alternative would be to ride on Hwy 128 toward the ocean, then >> take Flynn Creek Rd to Comptche, and from there turn left and head for the >> coast. That would be about a 60-mile round trip from Boonville. You could >> also head over the mountains to Ukiah, but that involves some significant >> climbing and several miles of 10-11% grade. >> >> There are a number of wineries along 128, specializing in Pinot Noir. You >> can find services in Philo (limited) and Navarro (one store that's usually >> open during the day). >> >> --Eric Norris >> Sent from the iPad 2 >> >> On Sep 8, 2011, at 1:29 PM, nathan spindel <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Since a lot of folks on this list live in the bay area, I thought I'd ask >> if anyone knows of any nice routes for a day ride (10-50 miles) in or around >> Boonville, CA (Mendocino County)? Thanks! >> >> -nathan >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > > > -- > oakland, ca > bikenoir.blogspot.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
