Sorry, I haven’t been out and about, as Highway One becomes a motorcycle raceway with riders tempting death to catch them, if it can. The crotch rockets have ruled the road since Thursday. Thankfully, it will be over soon.
Each year, there are deaths on this highway due to the crazy behavior of the motorcyclists that come to witness the races at Laguna Seca. Every year, there are usually several. It is hard to travel on Highway One when this race is going on.
I had to run to Morro Bay, so I chose Thursday as the best possible day. I was wrong. I had to drive with utmost caution, keeping my eye on my side mirror for the group of motorcyclist who were racing and challenging each other to more and more dangerous driving behind me, getting set to pass me on a blind curve.
It is not fun to drive on Highway One when the Laguna Seca Motorcycle races are taking place.
Oh, and if you are out and about, and want to help, Surfrider is sponsoring a beach and trail clean-up today at Molera State Beach. They’ll have everything you need. Enjoy your day, whatever you are doing.
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Ran into the same problem last week on Hwy 9. We were cruising on our motorcycles, when a crotch rocket went by us like we were standing still.
You must have been riding a Harley!
I'm taking it like the awe-struck & slow driving tourist incursion in reverse. Haven't been on a cycle for a few years but the thrill lingers. And it is the Legendary Highway One. Fortunately I haven't had to travel through this and I'm sorry for your bad ride in it, Kate. I'll always prefer leathered bravado to spandexed and helmeted cyclists, more hazardous on our narrow roads. The annoyance level for me is about equals locals in pick ups who tailgate at my 90mph.
After being forced off the road by a pack of motorcyclists last year, I am glad to share my karmatically positive experience yesterday driving towards Carmel. There were a fair number of cars gathered by the light at the Rocky Creek slide, and as we came up past Garrapata together a large group of motorcycles zoomed up behind us. They were starting to pull out to pass (with cars coming the other way) when two more motorcycles zoomed up & matter-of-factly joined the group...CHP motorcycles this time. (I know: how often do they show up exactly when you'd most like to see them?) It was quite gratifying to see how quickly everyone reconsidered being annoying, and how polite the group became (after you, no after you, please go ahead...(;>)). Good law enforcement!
I'm in Park City, UT visiting my son and family, so I'm missing all the road drama. Loved Martha's story!
Yes there are some idiots - probably the bodybaggers, BUT most of these guys - a majority of cool, calm riders who drive fast NOT stupid....
As I write this sounds like a Medevac chopper on the CVV airfield behind me....
Can you please document the deaths "every year" comment? I checked public records and found exactly none, which is a bit fewer than "Every year, there are usually several."
And I didn't realize Hwy 1 wasn't a public road. Or is it that you don't believe the motorcyclists have the same rights as every other person regardless of whether they reside in Big Sur or not.
If you have a problem, why don't you contact CHP? If the problem was as rampant as you've exaggerated, I would think local law enforcement would be around. Well?
GMAFB!
Wow, Mr Raimey! Did you drive Highway One this weekend? It was as terrifying as Kate described. I don't think I've ever had 2 bikes pass me on a double yellow line on the curve going toward the Bixby Bridge in the 2 years I've lived here.
CHP has had budget cuts and is trying their best. I've never seen CHP motorcycles on the Highway so I know they are taking it seriously.
can't be late if you don't show up