In my opinion, the tail does have a strong spine, but the dragon has some undesired predictability and lacks the constant visual stimulation we've been appreciating so much. I ran it three times and can say with certainty that we've run more challenging roads in California and in Wyoming. The pitch on the western mountain passes near Napa was at times close to 40 degrees banking into a sharp blind right, none of which you saw here. The pitch variable really adds to the experience, especially when the bikes are fully loaded with gear and the momentum is so dominant. Make no mistake, many people are hurt and some die here every year pushing their bikes or their skills too far beyond prudence. Here at the 'motorcycle resort' (no doubt responsible for some of the marketing behind this gem) is a 'tree of shame' which is adorned with the bike and even car parts of the fallen.
It was fun though, and I enjoyed pulling over to fish even though the fish weren't up to participating. There are a lot of snakes here and I've seen many a casualty on the road, and none the garden variety. Most have the signature snakeskin pattern you often see on the boots and belts of the white and trashy. I don't know which type they are but I'm sure they're not ones you want to play with.
-- Post From My iPhone
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