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Hi Mike:

I wouldn't ride on Skyline during peak hours, as it simply doesn't
have a large enough shoulder.  In addition, there are a number of
idiots that continuously think of that road as the Infineon Race
Track.  As a matter of fact, you filmed a perfect example, some months
ago.  Rode from Kings Mt. Road to Hwy 84 around 8:30am some months
back and had perhaps two or three cars pass me by (saw your group
descend Hwy 84 as I enjoyed a very filling breakfast at Alice's).  If
the majority of manage to descend Hwy 84 by mid morning, they
shouldn't encounter much traffic.

It's going to be a different story in the afternoon as the beach goers
will most likely return via Hwy84.  Perhaps the city of Woodside
wishes to avoid any bicycle/car "incidents."  Most of us, either on
bike or behind the wheel, will be tired.  It will be safer if each
group goes down via separate ways.  I absolutely hate descending Kings
Mountain Road.  The surface isn't smooth until the very bottom and
it's quite technical.  I often see cyclists descend that road at
unsafe speeds.  The road does have a number of drive ways.  You simply
couldn't stop in time if a car pulled out.  IMHO, Hwy 9 and Hwy 84 are
really the only two roads that you can descend at speed, with relative
safety.

Claude

P.S.  For a really enjoyable descent, go down Hwy 9 to Hwy 236 and
then head down to Big Basin Park.  Long sweeping curves and smooth
surfaces make for a fun and fast descent.