Category: United States

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

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

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

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

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

I’m now in LA. A great ride through the country past some of the houses of the rich and the famous. Sad to think that they were abandoned. My host fosters cats.

I decided to cycle inland and have a look around, so headed to Newbury Park. There were some interesting road signs along the way. Quite a few with holes in them. The scenery changed. More agriculture and mountains with industry interspersed. Southern California has a water shortage, so water is brought in for the crops…… Continue reading Newbury Park

I actually cycled. An amazing route, which was mainly cycle paths and quiet roads. Cycle path right next to the highway with barriers separating the cycles from the cars.

Caught a bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara to catch up with Traile who I met a good 8 weeks ago in Canada. Traile actually thought that I’d passed by without contacting her because I’d taken so long. Spent 5 days sightseeing and relaxing and seeing a live performance of the Rocky Horror Show. There’s…… Continue reading Santa Barbara