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As we considered the ride, we could see the allure of touring the back roads of San Simeon’s scenic countryside. The possibility of wheeling along with the Pacific in view almost helped us past the hair-raising thought of navigating traffic along Highway 1. But the prospect of all it would take to participate — the bikes that cost more than my first car, the funny shoes you hobble around on when not riding, the training we’d need to keep up, the spandex wardrobe — were too much to face. In fact, we didn’t even have operating bikes. Instead, we happily entertained ourselves with an ambitious meander around Hearst Castle.

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btw: Do note that Grant Peterson’s work in the above regard, has returned yet another soul to the two-wheel streets..