end of DAY 4, beginning of DAY 5
Here’s a few photos from the last 1,000 ft climb that they had to do. Right after we filled up their water bottles, they went down a steep hill on the other side of these photos, and averaged about 46 mph. We got refused from 2 separate camp grounds, but a dude from the entrance of a campground took pity on us and let us camp at a really dope spot called Refugio campground. Bryan, Austin, Brandon and PJ all took the van into Goleta and brought us back burritos. We’re stopping in Santa Barbara for lunch, and then it’s about 70 more miles to go until LA!
From this morning:
Critter got a flat right when we left the campgrounds, good thing we brought extra wheels.
Btw… Santa Barbara has too many similar named streets! Cabrillo, Carrillo, Castillo… jeeze.
One more day to go, right? For a righteous 4th o July finish! Hang in there, everybody–almost there. The beer will taste so sweet! PJ, tell us about that new geared ride. What’s the plan in LA? Ride around a bit? Staying for The Gloved One’s funeral/memorial? Tricia and I are planning a 4- or 5-day ride in Minn/wisc, some on dirt. I’ll probably ride the singlespeed I keep there (Schwinn World Sport); Tricia will ride her gold n red Colorado Raleigh. Our best to everyone–spin on!
Tricia + John