We've been riding...riding....riding. Our goal is a 300 miles trip down the Central California coast in September. Sunny days, no fog, and not much other traffic..but the hills and views will still be there.
So we are trying to work up to 50 mile rides. My legs are willing but after a few hours in the saddle, well, my backside just wants to do anything but sit in the saddle. Alan is a stronger rider and has done this trip before...about 40+ years ago! Along the coast, probably not much has changed.
It is totally fun to ride and I'm sure we will get our act together by mid-September. I plan to carry panniers and Alan will tow a small trailer. This way he can use the bike (Shadow) he has been riding for the last 7,000 miles. Shadow is in the shop for a major tune up and overall. Like new cables, that should have been replaced 5,000 miles ago!
This last weekend we started talking to 4 touring cyclists along the bike route in San Anselmo heading south. Seems it was the last day on the road for them: after 3,000 miles they were finishing up in San Francisco. Really fascinating story of meeting in Alabama and taking 10 days to build their BAMBOO bikes. I am not sure their route to California but they were thrilled for gray, cool days....
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