Southern California - SoCal to NorCal Route
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UmneyDurak
02-13-08, 04:34 PM
I was thinking of riding my bike from SoCal, Irvine, to BayArea (Pleasanton) either during Spring or Summer break. Anyone done this, or can recommend good scenic route. I was thinking about 4 days will be enough to get there?
Socalcycling
02-13-08, 05:05 PM
if you go in the spring go the other way..
UmneyDurak
02-13-08, 05:29 PM
if you go in the spring go the other way..
Why?
ericm979
02-13-08, 05:59 PM
Prevailing winds run north to south.
Pleasanton to Irvine is what, 400 miles? And that's if you go on the highway. It's more if you take back roads.
UmneyDurak
02-13-08, 06:26 PM
Prevailing winds run north to south.
Pleasanton to Irvine is what, 400 miles? And that's if you go on the highway. It's more if you take back roads.
Ah, well I guess I have to deal with winds if I do it. In other direction logistics don't really work out. It's about 500 miles, actually.
prendrefeu
02-13-08, 06:35 PM
Team Bearclaw might have a few, good, route offerings:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=375778
Socalcycling
02-13-08, 07:44 PM
Ah, well I guess I have to deal with winds if I do it. In other direction logistics don't really work out. It's about 500 miles, actually.
Well i bet its between 460 and 470. Thats taking the PCH. I assume thats the route you would want to take? YOu could always man up and take the 33 I suppose..
il bruto
02-14-08, 09:41 AM
PCH is the way to go. Figure on at least 5 days. If you can get your hands on a CALTRANS bikecentennial bike route book (no longer published), it'll show you the route north. It's a great ride. :)