Originally Posted by
alan s
Not so sure about the weather being bad. If you read through the CGOAB link in my first post, the weather was great the whole time. As for the direction, good point on riding south for a better view and shoulder. That, and the likely wind direction, seems to favor riding south, but I could reverse course on arrival in SF.
It was cold when I did it in September!

I would have been miserable if it were raining.
Don't miss the hostel at Montara. Even if you camp, I highly recommend that you stay there. Treat yourself and get a private room. The view from the rooms are awesome. A $700 view for $90 or so.
The hotel at Ragged Point is also excellent views.