AIDS Life Cycle -- first time!

[Trek420]

Yes, some are Are you comfy with downhills or is this a "are we going to get to go "whoopeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!" a lot type of concern?

I think it was on the downhill into Lompoc that I saw a rider who looked experienced stopped by the side o' the road. He just was not doin' it. Too steep, too scarey, we are on the freeway at that point. Some are very steep but most are of the "goes on forever" type.

If your question is the former a couple things. There will be riders screaming down the hill at 50-60 mph. If you're not one of 'em, let them. Descend your safe speed, find your safe line as far to the right as is safe. Don't hug the curb so tight you end up taking the turn on road spoodge. We don't want to hear about that crash in the after the ride report.

When folks call out "on your left" hold your line. ALC has a lot of cyclists to get down the coast but if everyone does this we'll arrive safely.

I think people concentrated so much on climbing they did not practice descending. The ride starts and ends at sea level so you do both an equal amount . Each year I rode we have a couple of crashes on descents. One guy hit a cow Rider and cow both ok Also check your equipment, I nearly had a guy wipe out in front of me on the decent after Evil Twins when his front wheel developed a wobble. He pulled off and fixed it but that looked dicey for a bit

There are steep descents with intersections, fwy on or off ramps etc to deal with. ALC has a fabulous motorcycle crew and they will be there for you. The Lompoc one mentioned above is steep and on freeway shoulder. You'll see your moto crew smiling and waving you past the off ramp, trust them, you are safe and just keep your eyes on the road.

Thank the crew every chance you get and thanks for riding.