Countryside rides

When two roads diverge, take the one less traveled

For some, the summer months can only mean one thing: motorcycle season. The comfort of a warm summer’s ride is nothing less than a serum for the soul. The thrill of every leaning turn evokes a spiritual revitalization: mind, body and machine working together as one.
    These are some exhilarating runs central to Lake Berryessa. Use them as a starting point for your summer adventures, then embark anew and explore the hidden beauty of our fantastic region in places you would otherwise never encounter: 
            
    Pictures and stories can hardly convey the visceral transformation a rider undergoes. Winding through the mountains, cruising the countryside, breathtaking scenery in every direction and smells one couldn’t find cooped up in an automobile—it is truly a liberating, powerful experience.
    Remind yourself of the basics before every ride. Be considerate of others on the road, maintain a good name for the motorcycle culture, and above all, ride safely. Enjoy.

The view from Monticello Dam heading toward Winters on CA-128.

Weaving through the mountains on CA-121.

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