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I went for the first time last \\;year with my buddy that rides a Ducati. \\; Pretty f'ing amazing! Those moto gp bikes haul ***! But the highlight was getting there and back. \\; Hit the 1 with perfect weather up and back.
Missed it last year, but attended the year before.
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Although we were on a Harley, \\;we had a blast meeting all types of people who also ride on two wheels (the crotch rockets).
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The highlight is that cannery row in Monterey closes down the \\;main drag \\;for bike cruising and parking. \\; We had a blast sitting in \\;McFly's sipping a \\;"cold one" while watching every type of motorcycle cruise on by.
The races and racers are pretty amazing at what they do with those bikes. My buddies and I have been going for the last 4 years, it just keeps on getting better every year.
We decided to skip Hollister this year and instead just go to \\;the races. Hollister is losing its appeal.
Anyway its all about the ride getting there and seeing close friends. \\;
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