October 16 Mileage 37 Pigeon Point Lighthouse to New Brighton State Beach A full dorm. 6 ladies. Silent sleepers. How nice. I sleep so damn hard which feels so damn good. My mind says I need a rest day but miles make I must. I head down the highway and almost immediately a truck coming … More Day 7: Cowbell, Brussel Sprouts and Friends
October 15 Mileage 31 Montara to Pigeon Point Lighthouse My one and only dorm mate is a snorer. Earbuds in. It’s called music earplugs. The night is one long soundtrack with mood swings. The ground is soaked outside. I’m so glad that I’m inside and if I had any doubts, it starts to downpour. But … More Day 6: Not Barfing and Not Finding Water
October 14 Mileage 28 Sausalito to Montara Couch city is the best. I mean, I really like barn owls but prefer not to worry if I’m on their appetizer menu. I awake rested and ready to conquer another day. Oh and did I mention the view? Lights twinkle across the bay. As daylight emerges, the … More Day 5: When The Wind Tries To Stop Me
October 13 Mileage 42 Tomales to Sausalito Somehow I survive the night. Barn owls I know. Black tailed deer I know. But let me tell you, I heard the scariest screaching-grinding cry ever. I imagine the creature coming over and gobbling me whole. I devise a plan how I’ll defend myself. Meanwhile, the barn owls … More Day 4: When Eyebrows Fill With Sweat and it Cascades Into Eyes
October 12 Mileage 37 Guernville to Tomales I know it’s a low mileage day so I sleep in. Lounging in my tent I finish my journal. Just before my pirate friend drives off I give her an organic lavender sachet from the farm. I stop at the coffee shop and soak in the local scene … More Day 3: Wherein Barn Owls Circle With Talons Out
October 11 Mileage 52 Hopland to Guernville My red and yellow ‘sneaks’ out of the vineyard. But as I approach the end of the row, one truck appears. It’s turning around as another approaches. Well shit, I can’t hide now. So I push out of there like I’m supposed to be there. Full of confidence. … More Day 2: Giants Fan Wearing Red Is Confusing
October 10, 2014 Mileage 18 Ukiah to Hopland After a full day of substitute teaching, I’m finally ready to hit the flat tread to Hopland. The bells ring 4:52 and I am on my way. Leaving sooner would have been nice but I had to get my bike bling aka tibetan prayer flags situated just … More Day 1: Red Revolutions
Gear List oz. lb. Rear Panniers – Ortlieb 64.8 4.1 Tool Kit with pump 29.8 1.9 Water bottles Lock* 20.4 total 115 7.2 Zpacks 20F wide down bag + hood 21.2 Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 with footprint 39 Thermarest Prolite Small 11 Cocoon pillow 4 sit pad 1 msr pack towel half 0.7 toilet … More Bicycle Tour Gear List
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September 11 Mileage 20 Woody Pass mile 2649 to US/Canada Border mile 2660 (+9 to Manning Park) The ground crunches below our feet. The frost heave ice towers crumble under our giant-like strength. Nothing can stop us now. It’s not even a consideration. We savor the morning and the sun, knowing this is really it. … More 13
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