Inspirational! Rough to be socked in with fog the whole way, but as weather risks go it could be worse.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

5 ай бұрын

Oddly, it's foggier in summer than other months.

I've ridden Wilder Ridge Road, and the road to Usal, but on a motorcycle. Man, I don't envy anyone tackling that on a bicycle. My hat's off to you.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

2 ай бұрын

It's going to be awhile until I try this again.

I drove this but would never bike it. Props to you! One of the most beautiful places on earth and Usal is the only place you will see Elk heards roaming a beach.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

Definitely not a short cut!!

Thanks!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I definitely hope to do more (saner) adventures like these.

Awesome stuff scouting for us

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

No!!!! Don't do it!!!

Dude great route but man you were the most toasted I've seen you on any of your posted rides! Epic!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

That climb at the start took a lot out of me. Usal doesn't look as tough on paper, but it took me 6 hours to do 35 miles.

You have an interesting narrative style. Thanks for taking great pains to produce this.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I try to do these videos getting the info I would look for.

brutal. I want to ride it now, I love nor cal coast and mtns

@GravelBikeCalifornia

22 күн бұрын

If I did it again, I'd spend an extra day in Shelter Cove.

@LorentJalabert

22 күн бұрын

@@GravelBikeCalifornia definitely, enjoy the area while your there, and gather energy for the next day's demands

Excellent filming consider the conditions and the process. Hope one day to ride that area.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

I thought I had more reactions at the start with that 11% climb, but I just wasn't all with it that early.

Just wanted to add that your videos are great!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm here because others inspired me too!

Enjoying these videos, dude.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Working on Part III is going smoother than the ride...

I have only been to shelter cove once and I was driving, but even in a car I remember thinking, “this will suck to ride up.” I also don’t mind climbing either. If I was normal and hated climbing, I think I would have slept at the top of the hill on the hard ground.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

So, a year after I made the video I took my family there and the drive was so nauseating, I didn't want to leave.

Dawn and I did an organized ride of the Lost Coast, several years ago and it was amazing. I’ve always wanted to go back and ride more of it, having only driven or motorcycled the southern part, I knew it looked pretty challenging. Congratulations on doing it all 🎉

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

I kinda want to do it again. I probably would have stayed in Shelter Cove for another day and definitely split up the 140 mile day.

An awesome journey! Thanks for filming it.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

It was really tough to pull out the cameras as much as usual because of the difficulty. Even when the ride eased up, I was pretty beat.

What an adventure! Subscribed on this one!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully the last installment will be out next week.

What exactly was the nature of your mechanical? Wheel or tire? How did a narrower tire affect the issue?

@GravelBikeCalifornia

4 ай бұрын

Normally I run 32s on these rims, but maybe I stretched out that tire somehow. We even replaced the rim tape in Fort Bragg and that did nothing.

What time of year did you ride this?

@GravelBikeCalifornia

6 ай бұрын

Beginning of July 2022. It took me this long to comprehend this journey.

What time of year did you do this?

@GravelBikeCalifornia

22 күн бұрын

Early July. I think maybe september you have less of a chance of clouds.