First report from the road
My first entry finds me in Cambria, a small town about the size of Fort
Bragg.
I decided to take a day off from riding my bike to help my body recover
from the grueling hills of Big Sur. I have been very lucky so far having
beautiful blue skies and fair winds (except for my first day out which had
possibly the worst cycling weather I’ve ever encountered). I visited
friends in and around Santa Cruz so I didn’t start camping until I was in
Big Sur. Big Sur was the scariest, most difficult yet the most spectacular
and inspiring ride I’ve done to date. I can’t imagine what it must be
like to ride this area in the summer when the tourists and motor homes are
out in full force on this road without a shoulder that sometimes drops
straight down 1000 feet to the ocean. When you ride out of Big Sur the
road flattens out along the ocean and is relatively easy, and beautiful,
riding for miles.
Last night I stayed in a hostel and when I told the former bike rider
woman who runs the place what I was doing she comped another night. So,
here I am in Cambria for another night of much needed rest and relaxation
before heading south tomorrow. My body feels good and my spirits are
high. Until the next time.
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
Hey Barry!
Are you taking rest days already? You have to cycle first 😉
Good to hear you are on your way. Thanks for your visit in SF and your hospitality in Mendocino!
We had a great new year’s in Truckee and a snowy night in Yosemity, now back in the city.
Keep pedaling and writing,
All the best,
Harry & Ivana
http://www.worldonabike.com
January 6th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Hi Barry
Wow! You have slimmed down alot. It is great to hear you are enjoying your bike ride. I cant imagine anything scaring you. I am glad you are enjoying all the excitement.
I sent you an email regarding Cambria. I hear it is beautiful there. Keep on trucking or is that pedaling.
Looking forward to your next entry.
Your friend,
Kristi
January 7th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Hi Barry!
From all of us here at the Cancer Resource Center, we are pulling for you and thinking clear blue skies for the entire time! As the economy continues on in its dismal path, we are heartened by your true spirit of generosity. The funds that you have raised so far for CRC’s services, which are all provided free of charge, will go a long way to soften the blow that a cancer diagnosis can bring. Keep the wheels turning! We will here on our end as well.
From all of us at CRC!
Sara, Shelley F, Shelley O, Rita, Carla and the Ukiah crew, Nancy, Mimi, Sandy, Elizabeth
and the Board of Directors
and the CRC Volunteers
January 8th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Hi Barry, Glad to know all is well and you’re having fun. Here at Catch a canoe we’re following your trip online and we get to say to people “we know that guy!” Rick
ps you rule
January 13th, 2009 at 11:06 am
hay barry wow what a trip you planed, Iam blown away. well it was nice seeing you in redondo. barb and I loved your company and it was nice fishing with you. please have a safe trip and keep in touch. we will be waiting for your safe return.
January 18th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Yo Barry,
Hmmm … sittin’ here thinkin’ … wishin’ i was sittin’ dare ridin’ wit choo bro. Many thoughts passin’ ’bout you outta here and out there, somewhere. Are you outta SD? Can I tuck in behind your wheel … ? Kinda jokin’ … but me heart’s wich cha. Good on ya, take goooood care … much ado ’bout nothin’ here. Lottsa love, sendin’ some xtra juju roun’ ’bout yer cycle. ef.