Day 4

Two National Parks, tons of curves and lots of on and off the bike sums up the day. We got really surprised that 180 miles not only filled the day, but we had to hurry ourselves out of King's Canyon at the end of the day and still couldn't make it to Fresno before dark.
If you do this trip during high season expect some slow moving traffic in the National Parks and if you want to experience them, you need to get off the bike every now and then.
Going relatively slow in Sequoia National Park made us able to fully enjoy the surrounding tree giants, the fresh air and the smell of the forest.
King's Canyon provided us with an exhilarating ride. Traffic was light, the asphalt was smooth and the curves were consistent with very little surprise. The fact that the canyon dead ends served to our advantage. Riding into the Canyon gave us certain familiarity with the curves on the way out. Easy assessment of the correct apex and rows of well visible curves made the ride very enjoyable.


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It is humbling to ride amidst trees that are about hundred times taller than your motorcycle.


There was no lack of curves on day 4 either.


Hm..., we might be able to use this as a table in our garden.


We have seen this tree in pictures so many times. Finally we had a chance to touch it.


Climbing the Moro Rock is a must. Dress accordingly. I wish I'd left my knee protectors in the parking lot with the bike.


The view ws well worth the 400 stairs, even in full motorcycle gear.


Controlled burning of the forest floor created playful lights around those majestic crowns.


Kings Canyon preserves a huge unspoilt area containing deep glaciated canyons, countless lakes, and over 20 peaks that exceed 13,000 feet.


Those curves pose a real challenge for photographers. Especially while in a hurry for the ride.

This picture really puts it all into perspective.


The picture album of the day: