Apparently there are only two Filbert Streets in the whole-wide world, one is in San Francisco the other is in Leicester. (I’m sure that that’s wrong, but it makes for a good story) This photo was taken in San Francisco around about 1998 with my old university chum Amy. My biggest worry before I started…… Continue reading Marin County and Oregon, USA
Category: California
San Diego
After spending two days getting a bike box, gaffer tape and Chinese bags. I finally did a bit of sight seeing and went to the Cabrillo National Monument on a bike ride organised by the hostel. Views from the National Park San Diego’s dog Beach 🏖 Sunshine everyday in San Diego. The hostel that I…… Continue reading San Diego
Swann
When I turned up to my hostel in San Diego I bumped into Swann. I met him maybe about 8 weeks ago in Oregon at a campsite. There were a lot of cyclists at the campsite that night and we all arranged to meet at the same campsite the next day. Neither Swann nor I…… Continue reading Swann
Route So Far
San Diego
My last day’s touring ride on mainland America was to San Diego. I loved it. The route was scenic and finished with some urban riding that was fun. It was a great end to my tour in mainland US and my tour in the US has been such a positive fun experience. All I can…… Continue reading San Diego
Amy’s Big Bruv, Bill
I cycled from Huntington Beach to Carlsbad via Lake Forest and San Clemente. When I got to Carlsbad I stayed with Amy’s older brother, Bill. Who is actually a keen cyclist but who unfortunately is awaiting a knee operation, so is off his bicycle at the moment 😐. Carlsbad was beautiful The ride to and…… Continue reading Amy’s Big Bruv, Bill
Amy’s Pappy, Bob
My weekend was spent in Huntington Beach with Amy’s Pappy, Bob and his dog Mulligan. We had a good time, he invited me to a party on the Saturday, unfortunately I didn’t pack my cocktail wear. It was funny seeing everyone’s face when Bob told his friends that I was on a cycle tour around…… Continue reading Amy’s Pappy, Bob
LA to Long Beach
I was hosted by Thuan who lives in downtown LA. He had an amazing smile. He got into cycling three years ago and has done some amazing things in that time including a double century in one day, cycle touring and bike packing. Thuan has even learnt how to make his own bike packing gear…… Continue reading LA to Long Beach
Agoura Hills to Downtown LA
En route to Malibu I popped into Paramount Ranch where they film the Westerns. This sign was at my campsite. Coyotes walked the campsite at night, so I spent the night convinced that I was surrounded by a pack of coyotes that could smell my bag of chocolates in the tent 😊. Views from my…… Continue reading Agoura Hills to Downtown LA
Susan Doram 