The Best Motorcycle Rides in California

by The Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

 

Whether you're a seasoned California rider or a beginner, these are some of the best motorcycle rides in California

 

There are a number of beautiful routes to take that make motorcycling ideal. Here are a few suggestions.

 

Mulholland Highway Trail

 

Take the road less travelled by that leads to the ocean. Set your GPS to the old Rock Store located at 30354 Highway in Agoura Hills, California. Follow Mulholland Highway three miles to the ocean. If you like taking a lot of twist and turns, your bike will glide from curve to curve. Scenic views are along the way which will allow any motorcycle enthusiast to have a good time on the road. There are a few places to pull over and see the Ocean. Before you start exploring this route, fill up with gas and plan your trip.

 

Mount Hamilton Loop

 

This 100 mile ride will begin on Hwy 680. Once you get into San Jose, take route 130 to begin your journey. Ride to a higher elevation. Route 130 will take you to the top. Bring your GPS, if you have one. The ride should take you over to route 84 and then back to route 680 where you will travel back south. The breathtaking scenery of the area will take you through meadows and a variety of farm land. Enjoy working up one side a mountain and down the other side. Many bicyclist will be on the road. The road has typical issues such as pot holes that you will want to watch out for. Check out the James Lick Observatory while you are at the top of the mountain. This trip is fun for most everyone.

 

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Wonderful Motorcycle Ride to the Sea

 

Take a trip to Lompoc, California to Jalama Rd. Follow the road signs. They should be easy to spot. Travel 14 miles to the beach. This is one of those gems very few people have discovered. While it will begin up hill, it is worth traveling. You will want to bring your camera to capture a memory of the way the Ocean looks as it reflects across the sky.

 

California North Coast

 

If you love the beach, you will appreciate the views from this part of California . It is 243 miles from one end to the other. It is within almost a half hour from San Fransisco. The route begins in Highway, 1 north to Legget. Travel to route 101 north. Stay on route 101 to take a trip to Eureka. You will enjoy the ocean scenery. The curves and twists are simply awesome and hold some of the most spectacular views of the expansive Pacific. Be sure to ride at full attention as any distracted driver could force and “off-cliff” wreck.

 

Santa Barbara Ventura County loop

 

You are going to love Santa Barbara. The route starts in Ojai and travels a little more than thirty miles to route 166. Then you will want to travel toward Cuyama near route 101. Go to route 154 and take a trip to Sanaa Ynez on the way to Santa Barbara, Califronia. There are many places to stop for food and gas. Be sure to allow several hours so you can enjoy the trip. Some say that it is among some of the most beautiful in the world.

 

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San Mateo Coast

 

Go to Daly City, California along I-280. Put your Harley Davidson or other model in gear and travel over to Pacificia. Next, ride to Santa Cruz. Many comment that it looks like a tour of Europe on the Pacific Coast. This is some of the most beautiful views on any coast in the nation. The roads are fine. Be sure to watch out for those who may almost come to a sudden stop which sometimes occurs. Look out for bicyclists as they are common here.

 

Granite Rd to HWY 155 to Wofford Heights

 

Travel to Big Bear California. This will be a 91 mile fun journey that you should enjoy. The trip will begin in Highland, California by traveling north on Route 330. Next, you will go to Running Springs and take route 18 east. You will get to route 38 east and go to the north side of Big Bear Lake. Route will take you back to route 18 placing you on the south side of the lake. This route will take you through San Bernadino Nation Forest and eventually through the Redlands. Give yourself about 2.5 hours. Have fun and ride safe.

 

Beach Cities Cruise

 

This is a beautiful journey along the coastline along I-5. Your journey begins in Oceanside California and the views are beautiful. This journey will take you to Pacific Beach California. It last about 12 miles. There will be many beach communities that you will pass through. You will have opportunity to stop for food, shopping and gas along the way.

 

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Some Precautions for California Motorcycle Riders from The Motorcycle Lawyer

 

The state of California can be a very dangerous place for those who ride motorcycles because of the negligence of the drivers of cars and trucks. The big cities are: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Long Beach, Oakland, Anaheim, and Bakersfield which are the most populated in the order listed. The major intersections that have the most accidents are in generally in Los Angeles due to it’s size. Every year this city lists the top intersections and many of them are worst than any state wide: Motor Dr / Monte Mar Dr; Franklin Av / Beachwood Dr ; Vanowen St / Sepulveda Bl ; Fairfarx Av / 3rd St ; Santa Monica Bl / Colby Av. Here are some other of the states worst intersections for all accident including motorcycle crashes: (Oakland) 42 St. / Telegraph Ave ; (Berkeley) Russell Blvd / College Ave ; ( Santa Rosa ) Pacific Ave / Mendocino ; ( Concorde ) Detroit Avenue / Monument Blvd ; ( Fairfax ) Baywood Canyon Rd / Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

 

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More than 4 million drivers register a motorcycle and many hit the interstate across the board. Of all the accidents on the highway, those who die in a motorcycle accident are among 5% of all accidents on the road. However, they are one of the smallest numbers of licensed vehicles. About a quarter of all accidents are single in nature, the rest of the crashes are involved with an automobile. It does not take much for a car to knock over a road bike. The automobile will be left standing. The bike is often hit in the front causing it to loose control. Many times the person is thrown from the bike and severely hurt or killed.

 

It has been proven that one third of all motorcycle accidents where a car was involved is because of the vehicle interfering into the space of the motorcycle while on the road. Many times the vehicle does not notice he is there because of the "out of sight... out of mind" attitude. The car driver will see the biker as an intruder instead of a person who is sharing the road. Possibly, if the law was as strict with motorist as they were tractor trailer drivers, fewer drivers would hit some one on a motorcycle.

 

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Our motorcycle law firm would like to do everything possible to prevent more fatalities and reduce injuries. While the rain and snow are not a factor in motorcycle accidents most of the time, two out of a hundred crashes are because of the weather. Some times an accident will happen because of a mechanical issue. This will rank almost in three percent of the accidents across the board. Car drivers need to eliminate as many distractions on the road to make their ride safer. Riding in some of the busiest cities will increase the accident rankings. Every major town has some of the worst intersections in the state and are known across the country.

 

Those who ride in the evening need to avoid dark clothing and make sure all of their lights work. The federal government, since the 1970’s, has required motorcycle headlamps to come on automatically upon starting the engine because the supporting data showed that lights used in the day may decrease the chances of an accident. Mirrors on the bike are important and need to be in good working order. Many motorcycle accidents happen at low speeds between 30 mph to 40 mph.

 

The answer may not be found in the number of motorcycle accidents that become fatal each year. Instead, laws that keep bikers more safe on the road may reduce the accident ration by making auto drivers more accountable in the process. Those who get their regular drivers license (ie, car) for the first time need to be aware of the importance to watch for those who are riding motorcycles. Tractor trailer drivers go through rigorous training before they get on the road. Perhaps, people who seek to get a license should be forced to go through similar training for the sake of reducing motorcycle wrecks.

 

Should you or someone close to you, become involved in a California motorcycle injury accident or wrongful death accident because of another driver’s negligence, please call The Motorcycle Lawyer. Our affiliates cover the entire state of California. Call 1-877-Biker-Law (That’s 1-877-245-3752) NOW! 

 

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California Motorcycle Law Protections*

 

California motorcyclists are protected under California motorcycle law that makes negligent drivers responsible and liable to California motorcyclists.

 

A biker who is involved in a California motorcycle accident may obtain compensation for his or her injuries that were caused by the other driver’s negligence.

 

Damages may include payment for pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, economic loss, no fault benefits, and more. What follows are some of the relevant law involving motorcycles in the State of California.