(September 29 – written by Nancy) We had a great day today, starting with a lovely breakfast made by our awesome Warmshowers hosts Gary and Lee.  We sat and talked with them over coffee for quite some time – this was one of those places that really rejuvenates the soul and it was hard to … Continue reading Into the big smoke – Carlsbad to San Diego (63k/6616k)

(September 28 – written by Dave) We were up early and on the road by 7AM.  Our hosts, Donnie and Susie were off to work early and that gave us an excuse to hit the road before rush hour traffic.  (Thanks again guys for everything).  We didn’t even make it out of Dana Point before … Continue reading I wanna fly jets sir! –Dana Point to Carlsbad (80k/6554k)

(September 26 – written by Dave) Just a quick post.  We’ve had a good couple days in Manhattan Beach.  Two days off, maybe that’s a weekend, for normal people.  For us it often means chores and planning.  Most of the chores got done but the planning, well, it never really finishes. Baja and Mexico are … Continue reading ‘Piering’ into the future –Manhattan Beach

(September 24 – written by Dave) We had a nice quiet night in the hiker/biker site at Mugu Beach Campground.  We had heard that some of these sites are overrun by “homeless people on bikes”.  Technically, we are homeless people on bikes so our concerns here are a bit of the pot calling the kettle … Continue reading Beaches ride –Mugu Point to Manhattan Beach (81k/6392k)

(September 23 – written by Dave) We are really liking our new “along the ocean” route and we only just reached the beach late this afternoon.  In fact today, we had a great day overall.  The roads were not all that great, some too bumpy, many too narrow and there was lots of Saturday traffic.  … Continue reading To the beach –Santa Clarita to Mugu Point (106k/6311k)

(September 22 – written by Nancy) It was a bit hard to tear ourselves out of bed this morning at our Warmshowers hosts’ house – such a nice sleep in one of the most comfortable beds we have had in a long time.  Coffee was already made for us when we got downstairs – I … Continue reading Heading west – Palmdale to Santa Clarita (65k/6205k)

(September 21– written by Dave) Today was easier than yesterday – it had to be.  We had some new challenges in the morning however, as it was raining on the tent.  We haven’t had a wet tent to deal with in forever.  Our tent is supposed to be able to be taken down from the … Continue reading Route change day –Tehachapi to Palmdale (77k/6140k)

(September 20 – written by Dave) There is a lot to say about today but its late and I’m not really sure where to start.  My senior editor is passed out, so that should give you some idea.  We rode a metric century and climbed a whopping 7,500 feet.  We had four separate hard climbs … Continue reading Epic day –Lake Isabella to Tehachapi (106k/6063k)