Quail Ride 2014: “Ridden not Hidden”

Reader Contribution by Somer Hooker
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A nice Honda 750 stands poised to go.

An often heard complaint about vintage motorcycles is that they are often kept locked away in collectors’ “stashes” and never used as intended. At the May 16 Quail Motorcycle Gathering’s ride, both of these myths were dispelled. This ride is the hot ticket. The one hundred slots sold almost immediately and included a nice 130 mile jaunt through California farmland and back roads. Oh, did I mention a few laps around Laguna Seca Race Track?

Due to a scheduling conflict, Laguna Seca was first on the itinerary. Organizer Gordon McCall held a brief rider’s meeting at the Quail Lodge and explained that the Ferrari Club was holding a track day so we had to go in early.  The group crossed Los Laureles ridge, arrived at Laguna Seca, and after a 30 minute wait was given the go ahead.  A mixture of Triumphs, Vincents, Hondas, BMWs, and Velocettes roared onto the track along with seven California Highway Patrolmen. Four laps later everyone was definitely awake!

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