We left the comfort of our motel at 7:50 to cool 7 degrees but a sun filled sky. It soon began to warm.
Today was a nice ride along the coast line and as a bonus not as far as we thought. We were greeted with one pull over vista after another and I think we stopped at every one. We also rode through cattle country again. The cattle looked really good but what they were grazing on up on the sides of the hills was sure burned off. I guess they should have had Two Wheels in Transit ride through earlier in the year!
Today was a day to 'chat' with other tour cyclists. While stopped at Elk General Store we talked to a cyclist from Montreal who is riding the California coast. Shortly after we were overtaken by two British cyclists who are riding 'light' from Vancouver to San Diego. They were out of our sight within minutes. Since setting ourselves up in the Manchester Beach KOA Campground, Chris the British cyclist we camped with two nights ago has arrived.
Another highlight today was the town of Elk/Greenwood. It is a town that is confused about its name. It was originally called Greenwood but when it went to register its name years later there was already a Greenwood so the name was changed to Elk. But the locals still call it Greenwood 60 years later. We stopped at the General Store. It has just recently been bought by a young couple. One of the display coolers was manufactured in 1929 and another in 1937. We bought 'dagwood' sandwiches that they make while you wait. What a great lunch! The owner told me that Elk/Greenwood's heyday was in 1927.
Now for the title...While stopped we were approached by a couple who said "you guys must be the 'older' Canadian couple who stops at all tourist places. We have been talking to some other cyclists who have mentioned you guys". I guess that is just a nice way of saying we are 'old' and we are 'slow'. Both would be correct!!!
Trip Distance = 64.92 km. Time on the Bikes = 4 hours 49 minutes. Average Speed = 13.47 km. Maximum Speed = 52.30 km. Wildlife Sightings = Coots, Black Tailed Deer, White Crowned Sparrow, Red Tailed Hawk.
California Coast
Multi Million Dollar Homes Overlooking The Ocean
Burned Off Grass That Cattle Are Trying To Feed On
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