"Ashamed" is too powerful a word. I was more "disappointed" that I was the only motorcyclist in evidence east of Murphys on my way up to Bear Valley and Lake Alpine yesterday. Yes, it was chilly, around 40 much of the time; but look what you get: Dry, clear and fast twisties with beautiful scenery, clean air, and no traffic. With Ebbetts closed for the winter, the only users of the highway are Bear Valley skiers, and it's easy to avoid their morning and evening rush. I get in one these rides around Christmas every year or so, and it always ranks way up there in the grand scheme of quality motorcycling.
