The guys at Yoshimura Northwest in Calgary deserve a lot of credit for their excellent and speedy bike preparation. This eardrum-shattering symphony is savored by those familiar with its storied legend, while neophytes merely cover their ears. Other classics include a BSA Rocket Three ridden by Dave Aldana and a Benelli piloted by Yvon Duhamel. Saturday evening was spent wandering the streets of nearby Carmel. With its white sand beaches, stunning cliffside homes, and tempting restaurants, Carmel is a definite must-see.
Prices can be a little high here however, as the surrounding area is rather high-brow.
Despite the many BMWs, Mercedes and Land Rovers, our Road King stands above the rest as it sat parked on Ocean Street, the town's main road and tourist hot-spot. With its gleaming chrome and classic lines, it is a rolling masterpiece, and I often found myself discovering new styling touches to admire amongst its chrome passing lamps, exhaust pipes, paintwork or elsewhere. After a memorable dinner in Carmel, it's another ride back through the dark, cool hills towards Salinas, where the hot tub awaits with its life-restoring warmth. Sunday means only one thing to me - racing. We merge into a stream of bikes bound for Laguna, and once there kick back to enjoy the day's activities.