I got out for the first "real" ride of the year. I've done a few couple hour long rides but today took me about 4.5 hours with a brief 20 min stop for water and to stretch my legs.
I'll spare you the boring parts. The fun stuff started on Priest Grade, a windy road up the mountain. I thought about taking the Old Priest Grade road but it's pretty vertical in some places and I've never been a fan of it. Instead, I chose the twistier option. Sadly, I got stuck behind a moron in a BMW. Ultimate driving machine? Not when this guy drives. Refused to use any of the pull-outs to let me pass. Frustrating, but whatever. Still better than being at work.
I then took Wards Ferry Road which, like Priest Grade, is listed in Butler motorcycle maps. Turns out Butler and I disagree. Without a doubt, the section between 120 and the bridge is the scariest road I have ever riden in my life... and that's saying something. Narrow, goaty, verticle drop offs with no guard rails, blind corners and blind switchbacks.
It got better once I got to the bridge. Actually, it got A LOT better. Still sketchy for the first few miles but the road was at least wide enough to pull over and let oncoming traffic pass safely.
The bridge is a sight... that's all I'll say about that. All around, glad I can check that off my "must ride" list and add it to my "never again" list.
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