February 28, 2021
Day 1 San Diego, CA to Pine Valley, CA
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We woke to a gorgeous sunny day and had a large breakfast outside.
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Took a group picture on the beach and set off at 9:07. Seymour is raising money with his ride for the International Pickle Ball Assoc. His wife Holly is driving a Sprinter van where they are sleeping at night. Dennis (Cycle of Life Adventures owner and our leader is very accommodating). Jerr is riding an ebike. We rode along the San Diego River bikeway again and then through suburbs and some bike trails .
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At 28 miles, we had a picnic lunch by the side of the road. Canopy was a very welcome addition.
The hill that never ended began after lunch. I thought we were so sluggish, I was sure we had a flat...nope...we had NE winds up to 20 mph. Where were those prevailing westerlies?? It was grueling. Felt like running a marathon. Here is a view of the Pacific to the west...terrible picture, but gives you maybe a sense of the mts. we rode through.
Here we are trying to look happy that we have reached the 42 mile mark. Ken was having leg cramps.
Got into Pine Valley around 5 p.m. Sun was behind the hills, temperature had dropped 20 degrees, wind was still whipping us...we were exhausted. Day one is in the book!
Today's ride: 52 miles (84 km)
Total: 2,801 miles (4,508 km)
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