Humboldt County, CA

[doomridesout]

Anybody out there? I'm moving soon and wouldn't mind finding some riding partners.

[vqdriver]

northern california coast is some beautiful country. i've only visited and never ridden but consider yourself lucky. if you don't have one already, consider picking up a mountain bike

[Louis]

Originally Posted by vqdriver

if you don't have one already, consider picking up a mountain bike

Is most of the good riding there MTB stuff, or are there also good options for roadies?

[akelman]

Originally Posted by Louis

Is most of the good riding there MTB stuff, or are there also good options for roadies?

There's great road and off-road along the North Coast. That said, unless it rains this winter, the whole area is going to dry up and blow away, leaving behind only the growers, who irrigate their crops regardless.

[texbike]

If I ever fall off the face of the planet, Humboldt is where you can find me. Ferndale specifically...

I've been out there several times over the years and love it.

Check out http://tuccycle.org for a few routes in the area.

Texbike

[dan_hudson]

Originally Posted by akelman

There's great road and off-road along the North Coast. That said, unless it rains this winter, the whole area is going to dry up and blow away, leaving behind only the growers, who irrigate their crops regardless.

+1 on the North Coast. The Tour of the Unknown Coast route is pretty amazing. Epic loop out to the Pacific, Avenue of the Giants - good stuff!

Some good MTB too. Paradise Royale in the BLM's King Range NCA is a real nice loop. Active trail community in Eureka/Arcata.

All from an out-of-towner! I got to spend four months there a few years back doing work for BLM. If you can get past the unique local economy, it is a pretty special place.

PS - KHUM is one of the best radio stations in the country. I still stream it at home on the east coast.

[eddief]

an incredibly beautiful place on the planet. No experience on those roads, but I bet you can smoke until you just don't care.

[Jeff N.]

Originally Posted by akelman

There's great road and off-road along the North Coast. That said, unless it rains this winter, the whole area is going to dry up and blow away, leaving behind only the growers, who irrigate their crops regardless.

Just what is it that they grow up there?

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by Jeff N.

Just what is it that they grow up there?

Redwoods!

[Peter B]

PM me and I'll set you up w/ a good riding pal/hammerhead that lives in Arcata.

[malbecman]

Originally Posted by Jeff N.

Just what is it that they grow up there?

I don't remember the exact # but our local big city paper, the Sacramento Bee cited that the majority of the economy up there is, in one way or another, pot-based. A quick Google search reveals similar findings

http://www.salon.com/2013/06/30/how_...juana_capital/

A very beautiful place, regardless. I've only been on a few rides like thru the Avenue of the Giants but very impressive. Enjoy!

[pinkshogun]

I only smoke when I'm on fire

[texbike]

Originally Posted by doomridesout

Anybody out there? I'm moving soon and wouldn't mind finding some riding partners.

Just out of curiosity, why are you moving to Humboldt?

Texbike

[Louis]

Originally Posted by texbike

Just out of curiosity, why are you moving to Humboldt?

Maybe he just bought a house in Eureka:

[texbike]

Originally Posted by Louis

Maybe he just bought a house in Eureka:

Probably just a shack to stay in short term until he can find a decent place...

Texbike