VOLUME 58 ISSUE 19 MAY 11, 2021 P79
The afternoon light in Paso Robles
was creeping toward the golden hour,
perfect timing to get in a quick ride
on Friday. We headed south through
downtown Paso Robles and I relished
the scent of orange blossoms with a
hint of sea air, and the occasional malty
waft from the nearby Firestone brewery.
(After golden hour, it was time for happy
hour!) I thought back to one year ago,
quarantined in my apartment, calculat-
ing how long I could ration toilet paper,
unsure what the future months would
bring. It sure felt good to be here now,
seeing restaurants and playgrounds
open again, reconnecting with old
friends and exploring new areas.
Peachy Canyon Road is a winding
ribbon of asphalt, ducking in and out
of oak tree tunnels, past wineries and
ranches on a 25-mile loop that comes
right back into Paso Robles—a real treat
on a motorcycle of any era. Our goal
was creeping toward the golden hour,
perfect timing to get in a quick ride
on Friday. We headed south through
downtown Paso Robles and I relished
the scent of orange blossoms with a
hint of sea air, and the occasional malty
waft from the nearby Firestone brewery.
(Below) Perhaps
this 1939 Indian
Daytona Scout
belongs in a
museum. Its owner,
Dave Johnson,
thinks it belongs
on the road.
