@Terry Nuckels shared some fantastic route tips out of his backyard and I couldn't wait.
Auburn — Iowa Hill — Foresthill — Yankee Jims — Auburn.
Not bad for an afternoon.
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Iowa Hill Road was dubbed Placer County's "Most Nail-biting, Hair-raising ride". One-lane road, no guard rails, two-way traffic, 1000ft cliffs.
Yankee Jims Road is similar to Iowa Hill Road, but without pavement, a waterfall, and a bridge with a safety score of 3 out of 100.
Dude! Both in a day? You're crazy! Matt Hummel has nothing on you.
Did you get sideways on Yankee Jim's? Awesome video.
That's just blasphemy.
But I think I've finally checked off the roads featured in this video.
✓ Yankee Jims Bridge
✓ Alta Flat/Euchre Bar
✓ Foresthill Bridge
Terry, you'll also enjoy that the proprietor of the Iowa Hill Store did her best to dissuade us from Yankee Jims after seeing our cars. Sure it was dusty, but it felt like pillows underneath my tires.
I did get a bit sideways in one of the dusty hairpins. Thankfully I was turned toward the mountain, not the cliff. In reality, we weren't really white-knuckle driving. Just enjoying the spectacular scenery. Thanks for the tips!
NICE! Thanks for sharing that cool clip, Ryan! 
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal
And this folks ^^^^ is why Ryan in NorCal is not allowed to plan the routes for the West Coast Cruise. Bwaaa Haaaa
However, he is allowed to plan the Challenge Route portion of the run. Everyone is given the heads up on what to expect.
you will finding that dust for years on end,
barncobob posted:you will finding that dust for years on end,
Nothing new. But I’ve become pretty adept at cleaning dust.
Looks like it was a hell of a day, Ryan! I've done a little whitewater kayaking and that river looked pretty good too.
Ryan, getting all the sand out is pretty easy.
I just floss well and rinse twice with Listerine.
Listerine worked, Mitch! Great tip and it smells great.
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pro tip here,,dont use listerene as a cologne if ur on the prowl..
...depends upon what you're on the prowl for, doesn't it?!
Great job, Ryan.
That must be the only engine compartment ever to receive the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance.
...um...I won that one already...although it took 3 tries...
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Great job, Ryan.
That must be the only engine compartment ever to receive the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance.
Is he using a toothbrush to clean it 