It’s almost here! I’ve got my gear packed and ready to go. Just need my traveling partner, Larry, to come over and drop off his Triumph so I can load up the trailer.
I might be posting an occasional picture or two if I get Internet access.
I’m so stoked.
It’s almost time, kiddies.
Next week I’ll be heading up to Santa Cruz to meet up with fellow Ducati SportClassic owners from across the USA and Canada to enjoy some beautiful scenery, talk about how fast we are, and drink beer.
I’ve got the trailer, tools, and riding gear ready to go. I also have created the assets for the production video of the trip and all I need is the footage.
I’ll keep you all posted.
Went up ACH with a few freinds on Saturday 6/26. It was blazing hot.
Not the Yamaha R1 Raven. A real raven.
Fathers Day. June 21 at approximately 9am heading eastbound on Ortega Highway. A beautiful day, too.
Just minding my own business when on the right side of my vision I see a black bird coming right at me. In a millisecond *WHAM!* it slams the the right side of my helmet – partially on the visor.
I look in my mirrors to see if it fell or flew away. Nothing.
My riding buddy, Larry, following me is probably laughing real hard or scared that I got hurt. I give him a thumbs-up that I’m OK and we keep going to Hell’s Kitchen.
At the stop, he tells me that he saw the bird swoop down on me from above and when it hit, a huge explosion of plumage was everywhere and the raven flopped onto the pavement. A quick death.
I wish I had brought my camera for that.
This video is my second attempt at recording some nice footage while riding up Angeles Crest Hwy to Wrightwood.
It was recorded on a GoPro Hero Wide camera and compiled Windows Movie Maker.
I met up with some Ducati buddies (mostly Hypermotards) and I noticed that my skills have improved dramatically since the last time I have been up there.
Enjoy.
Tales from the pilot seat of a Ducati SportClassic 