Left hotel in San Francisco at 7.15. Feeling very nervous. Very tricky trying to balance the panniers .. And wondering whose idea this was anyway lol..After 3 miles Oonagh thought a bus might be the better way to get to San Diego as we got caught with every red light at the bottom of a hill..nearly impossible to get started again! First few miles not great scenery but enjoyed just being on the bike again after the partying in Lake Tahoe lol.
Took a wrong turn but our Guardian Angel in the form of a cyclist cycled with us to get back on the right road again.
All going well but then hit Devils Slide .. A very steep 2 mile climb on a very narrow road with no cycle lane!!
Cruising along but after 30 miles Stephen gets a puncture at Sams Chowder House. Turns out out it is an amazing seafood restaurant..so had an early lunch which was awesome lol
Journey continued with a few challenging climbs.. The fruit stops were a welcome break. Had planned to stay in Davenport but turned out to be a roadside cafe. So refuelled with a coffee and blueberry muffin. Sailed on towards Santa Cruz . Met 2 female cyclists,Courtney and Amelia who befriended us when they saw our Ireland flag. Wanted us to stay with them but we declined.
Chilling now in Santa Cruz .. very pleased with 80 miles under our belt. Here's to a new day!!!
Hey well done u guys, that fantastic for 1st day especially as u had to negotiate getting out of San Fran!!! Glad u had time to chill out in Santa Cruz aft, u deserve it lol!!! We arrived in Seattle at 9.30 aft train journey-long but v cool as soo much to see! Fantastic countryside in Oregon & Washington state, just had some dinner & heading to bed! Looking forward to exploring 2moro-mite even hire bikes!! Good luck 2mo & look forward to update x
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