I am giving a paper and demo of "Web 2.0 Meets Motorcycle Culture" -- or "The Digital Biker" at the 2008 annual Popular Culture Assoc./American Culture Association conference in San Francisco on March 20. I am also aware, as anyone who seriously enjoys the sport of motorcycling, that the 90 miles of Pacific coast between Monterey and San Simeon are one of the greatest rides on Earth.
Do the math!
So, I am leaving Happy Valley (State College, PA) this Sunday, renting a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (same as I have at home), and riding along the coast for 3 days. Two of those days will be between San Francisco and Monterey/Carmel -- which vary from prolific to surreal. The middle day will be along US 1 from Monterey to San Simeon (where the Hearst Castle is located). The pictures I have seen suggest this is the part I will never forget as long as I live! (:-) I figure I can cruise at 40 mph and still stop lots of places for pictures (it's only 90 miles, typical pre-breakfast ride in the mountains of central Pennsylvania).
Having become somewhat aware of Web 2.0 applications and their effect on motorcyclists and motorcycle culture, I decided to make a blog of my Big Sur ride. I will be taking digital video the whole time and will have finished movies ready for viewing soon after returning home. I have also made extensive use of the Web and other Internet resources to plan every aspect of my ride for safety. I will be wearing a helmet (my choice). I hope to have Internet every evening so watch here for daily posts of the adventure.
Here is a video overview of my planned route, made with Google Earth:
Some resources I am using:
http://jrabold.net/bigsur/loctable.htm
http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2301/
Plus the usual assortment of maps, area guides, etc.
- Gerry (moondog)
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