I use Laurel Canyon infrequently to get into Beverly Hills, but I try to avoid clients there. BH is not convenient to any freeway, the drivers there are both the worst and the most arrogant, parking is always a problem, and people in Beverly Hills are mostly of the Leona Helmsley school: "Only the little people pay bills".

No, I've never been on the Laurel Canyon cycle ride - in fact i've never been on a motorcycle. They seem a touch suicidal for my taste, especially as I tend to "push the envelope" where vehicles are concerned. My younger brother does restoration work on old bikes, but doesn't ride them any more since his foot was smashed in a motorcycle accident.