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The January overnight trip on 18, 19 and 20 January will be along the Central Coast rather than Route 66 as originally planned. On day 1, we’ll ride to Monterey, on day 2 ride from Monterey to Alice’s Restaurant in Woodside for breakfast then down the Pacific Coast Highway to Morro Bay, and return home on day 3 along CA 166 and 33 through Ojai – weather and road conditions permitting. This will be fairly ambitious ride of some 300 miles and some six hours on the bike each day. Breaks and meals will stretch the schedule out, so I’m planning an early(-ish) departure each day with the intent of reaching our destinations before dark.
Saturday 18 January – meet at Spaghettini at 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Depart at 8:00 a.m. Arrive Monterey approximately 5:00 p.m. I will stay at Quality Inn at 2075 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940, phone 831-373-5551. The rate is about $104 plus tax and fees. There are both more- and less expensive choices within a short walk.
Sunday 19 January – depart Monterey at 8:00 a.m. Arrive Alice’s Restaurant approximately 10:00 a.m. Breakfast. Depart restaurant approximately 11:00 a.m, ride La Honda Road to coast highway, then south on PCH to Morro Bay. Arrive approximately 5:00 p.m. I will stay at the Bay View Inn at 225 Harbor Street, Morro Bay 93442, phone 805-772-2771. The rate was about $70 plus tax and fees. There are other nearby options for lodging if desired.
Monday, 20 January – Breakfast on your own. Depart 9:00 a.m. Arrive Orange County around 5:00 p.m.
The attached GPX file contains three routes, one for each day.
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Sounds perfect Larry, thanks very much for stepping up on short notice and pulling this all together.
I am in and have made reservations at the locations you listed. I clearly didn’t have the Troffer charm over the phone, as I had to needle both places to get close to the rates you got though.
All those going please update the ride list also so Larry can get a handle on how many on the ride for planning purposes 😉
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Looking forward to a great ride. I will be going but Jan will not be able to make it. Hint on making your reservation….do not call the hotel and book your room. Go to Hotels.com or one of the other hotel booking sites. The rates are less. I just reserved the Bay View in for $58.00 plus taxes – $72.96 total.
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We have 14 riders signed up. The weather-guessers are predicting fair conditions, and Caltrans reports that roads along the planned route are open. I made dinner reservations for our group at convenient locations in Monterey and Morro Bay – 7:00 p.m. each night. I intend to depart Spaghettini promptly at 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Please meet there no later than 7:45; earlier is better.
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