Tuna Canyon Rd

[Joola_imp]

This is Tuna Canyon Rd in Malibu from Saddle Peak Rd all they way down to PCH. I used to train on Tuna Canyon when I was cycling competitively but this was my first time down it on a motorcycle so I took it easy. It's probably the most technical descent in the Santa Monica Mountains due to its numerous blind turns, off camber turns, decreasing radius turns, and steep grade. To make matters worse, there's no guidrail at the majority of the turn so if you go wide, you'll have to deploy your chute.

The best part about Tuna Canyon is the last 3 miles or so is one way so you can use the full width of the road and not worry about oncoming traffic.

Footage was captured with a GoPro Hero 2 mounted to my tank with a suction cup. I REALLY like this position. I can control the camera mid ride, and the reflections on the blinker and The honda logo look pretty nice in the frame.

Here's the video. 2:20 on is the prettier part of the ride.

 

[the Ferret]

Nice!

 

[lola_imp]

Love those Roads!

 

[the Ferret]

Question...do you guys that suction cup those $300 camera on your helmets/ tanks/ fenders attach a safety line to the cameras...just in case.

 

[wildezt_imp]

Thanks for sharing Joola !

 

[Joola_imp]

Question...do you guys that suction cup those $300 camera on your helmets/ tanks/ fenders attach a safety line to the cameras...just in case.

I don't, but it wouldn't be a bad idea. It's a pretty serious suction cup. The marketing materials say its secure up to 150mph and i haven't been able to physically pull it off when it's locked down (I tried once just to see).

 

[Michael252_imp]

Cool road...cool video.
Interesting to watch how the sky changes from blue to hazy as you approach PCH. Also interesting to watch the fork compression, especially near the end where the road got choppier.

 

[HikerToo_imp]

I think the camera is pointed in towards the motorcycle too much, the view is kinda looking at the motorcycle and not down the road. Could be even that it locked focus on the turn signal and not down the road? Its really tough to look at the road...

 

[Joola_imp]

I think the camera is pointed in towards the motorcycle too much, the view is kinda looking at the motorcycle and not down the road. Could be even that it locked focus on the turn signal and not down the road? Its really tough to look at the road...

Thanks for the comments. The camera was pointed straight down the road. I think the wide angle lens paired with the shape of the tank where I mounted the camera added to the effect you described. I'll try locating it farther forward next ride. There aren't too many secure mounting locations for the suction cult but I'll keep exploring.