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California Through New Eyes
- Thread starter flying_hun
- Start date
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
I hope you gave them a discount!
Four nights of free lodging, the free use of two motorcycles (though Peter did have to buy a set of tires), and free guiding to some roads they were unlikely to find on their own - or with another tour operator, yeah, I'd say they got their money's worth.
GAJ
Well-known member
Four nights of free lodging, the free use of two motorcycles (though Peter did have to buy a set of tires), and free guiding to some roads they were unlikely to find on their own - or with another tour operator, yeah, I'd say they got their money's worth.
That's what I figured.
What was their favorite part of the tour?
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
wheel_muse
bicycles 'n motos
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2008
- Location
- Central Contra Costa
- Moto(s)
- 2020 Honda Africa Twin Adv Sports DCT white
2025 Kawi Ninja 500 white (also)
- Name
- Brian
Cali Grand Tour
Don and Peter couldn’t have had a better tour guide or a better place to ride. Cali compares favorably with just about any other moto destination. We are spoiled!
Great write up and inspiration to (re)explore some corners of our state. The conscious journey transforms. Am I right? This speaks to your abilities and experience. Great job giving them a ride of a lifetime. Thanks for bringing us along!
PS: I had the 650R “roadie” Versys. A very capable, fun, underestimated bike
Don and Peter couldn’t have had a better tour guide or a better place to ride. Cali compares favorably with just about any other moto destination. We are spoiled!
Great write up and inspiration to (re)explore some corners of our state. The conscious journey transforms. Am I right? This speaks to your abilities and experience.
Great job giving them a ride of a lifetime. Thanks for bringing us along!PS: I had the 650R “roadie” Versys. A very capable, fun, underestimated bike
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
Exactly! Intention and attention enables transformation.
Thanks!
Thanks, Bill! I knew from prior experience that these guys have the goods. We could have taken a rest day at any point, but as Peter said, "No, we ride."
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2003
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
- Moto(s)
- 2012 Street Triple r,
DRZ400SM, KTM 450SMR, YZ250F (still parting out),
- Name
- Steve
This was a great read. I thought I knew and had ridden all the options for exploring the north coast and Sierra but you shared some gems I need to check out. Sharing the familiar roads with friends brought back some great memories of rides I've done throughout California. Thanks for the write up and reminding me to get my priorities straight and enjoy more of this beautiful state.
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- Joined
- May 4, 2005
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
Thanks, Steve.
We had a great time, and I kept thinking about all the great roads in California we didn't get to in the time we had. There's lots of reason to come back. 
larry kahn
Well-known member
- Joined
- May 7, 2006
- Location
- Morro Bay
- Moto(s)
- Scrambler 1100 Duc, 1970 Bonneville,
Honda S90, NORTON!,
Thanks, Steve.
Make sure they hear from this Brit...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCp8o3t-3v8