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Sometimes Things Just Work Out

Stinson Beach (Sort Of), CA to San Francisco, CA

Sleeping under the stars went about as well as I could have hoped. Probably better. I had fallen asleep pretty early again last night which led to waking up pretty early this morning. Normally I’m not a morning person but today I didn’t seem to mind. Today was to beRead More …


From One Great Night To Another

Salt Point State Park, CA to Stinson Beach (Sort of), CA

My night under the stars was an overwhelming success. Okay, technically there was a thin layer of tent mesh between me and the stars but it was still stunning. I generally wake up frequently throughout the night either to roll over or to re-inflate my mattress. Last night was noRead More …


It’s Not My Fault

Elk, CA to Salt Point State Park, CA

It’s not every day that you get to sit in a fire truck. Well, unless you’re a firefighter. But for those that aren’t firefighters, having access to a fire truck is a somewhat special occasion. As such, today was a somewhat special occasion. As a member of the Elk VolunteerRead More …


Anyone For Abalone?

Westport, CA to Elk, CA

The wind that had ended the ride yesterday was gearing up again for today’s ride. Something I was very pleased to see. Perhaps that was the motivation to get started early today. Whatever it was, I was on the road by 7:45 and arrived in Westport by 8:00. Jamie hadRead More …


My Eureka Moment

Crescent City, CA to Eureka, CA

Some days just don’t go as planned. This was not one of those days. The main reason for that is that there was absolutely no plan for the day. In hindsight, perhaps there should’ve been at least something that vaguely resembled a plan. I was ready to go somewhat earlyRead More …


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