Day Three - Ventura to Buellton
Today our ride officially started with a fantastic breakfast and send off from Ventura Harley-Davidson. Two of our past riders, Diana and Jan came out to see us, along with the local HOG group.
Tracey from Ventura Harley-Davidson put on a fantastic breakfast, with raffles and gifts for all of the riders. The local HOG group gave us a wonderful reception before heading out on their own ride.
Then we filled up with gas and hit the road - a beautiful ride in the sunshine through the countryside, and Ojai, winding along twisty roads up and down the hills. Jenni and Elvie took a turn out of the van on the back of Megan and Meredith's bikes and loved every minute!
Along the road we encountered many cyclists taking part in a fundraising ride from MS and appreciated the fact we had an easier ride up hill as well as down.
We called in to Carpenteria for another gas stop, and skirted the huge crowds and road closures for the Avocado Festival, before heading off to Santa Barbara for lunch. The skies were a beautiful blue as we rode along the palm lined shorefront, and parked right at the pier.
A quick lunch and then on our final stretch, back up into the hills and twisties, before riding as a group through historic Solvang, a historic Danish town in the middle of California, and to our overnight stop at Buellton.
Dinner was at the famous Andersen's Pea Soup restaurant just across the road!
Tracey from Ventura Harley-Davidson put on a fantastic breakfast, with raffles and gifts for all of the riders. The local HOG group gave us a wonderful reception before heading out on their own ride.
Then we filled up with gas and hit the road - a beautiful ride in the sunshine through the countryside, and Ojai, winding along twisty roads up and down the hills. Jenni and Elvie took a turn out of the van on the back of Megan and Meredith's bikes and loved every minute!
Along the road we encountered many cyclists taking part in a fundraising ride from MS and appreciated the fact we had an easier ride up hill as well as down.
We called in to Carpenteria for another gas stop, and skirted the huge crowds and road closures for the Avocado Festival, before heading off to Santa Barbara for lunch. The skies were a beautiful blue as we rode along the palm lined shorefront, and parked right at the pier.
A quick lunch and then on our final stretch, back up into the hills and twisties, before riding as a group through historic Solvang, a historic Danish town in the middle of California, and to our overnight stop at Buellton.
Dinner was at the famous Andersen's Pea Soup restaurant just across the road!
Dear fabulous harley chicks!
you all look great, I wish I was there with you, love and care
Suzanne Chambers
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Go Denise, sounds like you are having a good time. All the best from IFMR Australia Bob
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Hi all you wonderful Gals, wishing you all the best on the ride of a lifetime, wish I was there......enjoy and take care
warm wishes to all my Sista's!!
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