Total Miles 33.2 (inc a short detour to bike shop in Eureka)
Average speed 13.3mph
Total ascent 179m
A short day today in hope of fine weather tomorrow for the lost coast. The locals here say "don't listen to the weather reports" so I'm still holding out hope.
I had a lazy start to the day today as I knew I could polish off 30 miles before lunch without too much trouble. It was a just before10am kick off and the weather wasn't great. The pock rock was on as it was cold but also for visibility as it was a little misty.
This mist meant there were no early photo opportunities and the ride today was a little more urban than I've been used to...until getting close to Ferndale that is. I had assumed Glen had made an early start because he was planning on a longer day than me so I was surprised to see his unmistakable yellow "panieeers" (sorry - in joke) up ahead as I was pedaling out of Eureka on the 101. We parted again soon after as I took the map-suggested side-road while Glen decided to get some faster miles on the shoulder of the 101. However, our paths were to cross once again as I crossed back over the 101 on the side road as he was getting onto the same route. Rather amusing.
Ok, so I made it to Ferndale at the unheard-of finishing time of around 1:15!?!?! I got checked into a motel and after a clean up went out for a wander. By now the sun had come out and I was able to enjoy what is a lovely Victorian town. Old wooden houses and churches. I've got my dinner all planned - linguine a with simple tomato, garlic and mushroom sauce in the Ivanhoe restaurant. Might have a glass of vino.
Well, that's it for today. I'm off to enjoy the evening sunshine for a while.
So you _do_ like to take it a bit easy!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHey Jim, Glen here. I made it to a campsite in Ft. Meyers on this day. You definitely had a nicer dinner than my two Top Ramen noodles :-) Loved the rain at the campground overnight as well, something you just can't get in the hotel room!
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