Originally, I was going to stay at Venice Beach, but on arrival they said that no bikes were allowed. Just one other adventure cycling from Alaska to Argentina! Cycling through Malibu Today's cycling was a day I had not been looking forwards to for a while. Cycling through large cities in the Western World is not really appealing, but not for the reasons you might think. In the Middle East … [Read more...]
Cycling from Santa Barbara to Leo Carrillo -Bicycle Touring USA
Exiting big cities like Santa Barbara is always a bit of an adventure on a bicycle! Once out, I cycled to Leo Carrillo and stayed there for the night camping. Cycling out of Santa Barbara I followed a mass of cycle paths and roads out of Santa Barbara, passing a naval base at Ventura, before returning to my familiar friend the Highway One. I’d been used to a tailwind these last few days, and … [Read more...]
Cycling from El Capitan to Santa Barbara – Alaska to Argentina Route
On today's leg of the Alaska to Argentina bike ride, I cycled from El Capitan to Santa Barbara in the USA. Once at my destination, I met up with Anne from a couple of days ago. Cycling from Santa Barbara Not a spectacular night's sleep, due to the Highway being close by. A consequence of this, was that I was up and about early, and away before most other people began stirring… Oh damn, I … [Read more...]
Cycling from Lompoc to El Capitan – PCH Cycling Blog
On this day of my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina, I cycled from Lompoc to El Capitan. Once there, I stayed in the Hiker/Biker site. Cycling to El Capitan The wind died down when the sun set, which meant that I had a good nights sleep. Hitting the road at 9.00, I stopped briefly for a coffee and then headed out on Highway One. Not an awful lot to report, as the road went up and down … [Read more...]
Cycling from Guadalupe to Lompoc – Bike Touring USA Blog
Today I left my Warmshowers host in Guadalupe and cycled to Lompoc along the Pacific Coast Highway. Part of my bike tour along the PanAmerican Highway. Cycling to Lompoc As Anne was moving out today, it became my duty to eat everything in the fridge, and what I couldn’t eat, Anne packed up for me. A fabulous person, I hope to hear from her when she helps a friend sail his boat from … [Read more...]