When you see these signs with posted speeds on the route it's best to heed them. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the switchbacks because I was too busy riding them. You will just have to take my word on this, it was AWESOME! In most spots it is too narrow and too dangerous to park the bike and walk back to take pictures. I need to get a ram mount for a camera it plunk the GoPro in my helmet.
At one point I had my bike leaned so far over in a tight switchback that it felt like I was parallel to the ground and my peg was scraping and all I could think was "Wow this is me riding this bike?!" I will always remember that moment.
We stopped at the Visitors Centre to relax and eat. It is everything a small town is famous for quaint and friendly.
Finally the end if the journey is back down the Island Highway to home.
Yesterday I rode 259 kilometres which is about 161 miles. It may not sound like a lot but when it is on twisty roads with lots of switchbacks it's enough.
Today I am kicking back and chilling out. Hmmm I wonder where my next moto mama adventure will take me, I know there will be twisties involved. :) heart singing with anticipation.
9 comments:
Looks like a great ride! It was a fabulous weekend for it :)
Looks like an awesome circle route. I always seem to be going North when I come off the ferry, one of these days I'll have to ride South for pleasure instead of North for work ;)
Paige shoot me an email if you feel like riding the route :)
Will do! Until then, stay safe and happy riding ;)
Awesome scenery ... but don't you hate it when there is no place to stop for a 'kodak' moment?
Karen exactly because you see something incredible and wish you could share it. I definitely need to get the GoPro working.
Curves rock! Like the sign on that corner and can't wait until you get your GoPro sorted!
I have done the circle route several time. Now that is as all roads paved it is even better, especially for two-wheelers.
The twisties are awesome. Just beware of the tourists who might cut off the turns.
Scraping pegs? You go girl! I am glad you were able to get out for a nice ride.
Nothing wrong with that mileage too. I think it took us 4 hours to go 100 miles last time including stops.
I like the sign photos! It looks like you had a pretty nice ride, and if the road is too curvy to stop for photos, it sounds like even better…
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