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Building Sale Discussion Area / Re: A comment of sadness from a longtime ACA member picking neither side

« on: January 09, 2026, 07:09:21 pm »

I feel similar sadness.  I think most of it is stress over the passionate polarization on this issue.  As a boomer, it feels like the whole world has been broken for years.

Things change.  Some of my favorite restaurants couldn't make it work, anymore, and closed.  Magazines and newspapers I once knew are gone.  Sometimes, there really isn't a solution going forward.  It seems that no matter which way the vote goes, Adventure Cycling is going to change significantly.  I'm actually okay with that.  I personally find it much better to simply be thankful for what was.  I also believe that with few exceptions, people do the best they can.  Sell the building or not, I'm okay.  Pleased to have visited just after the present site was opened.  Stop the magazine or not?  Okay.  No matter what, I'm pleased for all the enjoyment over the years.  Stop maps or not?  I'm grateful for the TransAm, Northern Tier, and Southern Tier sets that I did use on my tours.  If they do go away, there are other ways to navigate in this RideWithGPS age.

Kindness Always,
  Roderick
  Life member 97

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Routes / Re: Submit your reroute suggestions for a new update of Southern Tier Section 1

« on: November 13, 2024, 08:31:37 pm »

I yield to those who rode the ST at a conventional time.  I rode in the heat of summer, so RV traffic wasn't an issue on 111, nor 78.  As for routing over unpaved roads, those are never my choice.  I have 35mm tires, so anything other than pavement is a lot more work.  Again, I may not be the typical rider.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Pacific Coast Section 4 Hwy 1 rockslides south of Big Sur 1/2023

« on: January 07, 2023, 01:53:10 am »

I don't know if anyone is riding in this weather, but just in case, storms in the past week have caused Highway 1 to close in various places.  Might be open in a few days, or a few months.

When this happened 5 or so years ago, I took Hwy 25 and other backroads, then jumped on Hwy 101 at San Miguel.  101 is legal for cyclists in some sections, but I wouldn't recommend it going into San Luis Obispo.  The Cuesta Grade is too fast (80+ mph cars), and the shoulder is often clogged with debris.  A better option might be to take the train/bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo.  Hopefully Adventure Cycling will come out with an official detour, soon.

https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/big-sur-highway-1-closed-17700446.php?fbclid=IwAR2TlZ7OsajJeEZ2_XKXueKoC8IJjzrlU7LGvi8TmIcg74e9znzJHig8gNE