If you are anything like me, you recognize the mystique of the California Coast. If you catch the right spot at the right time, it is the stuff of which dreams are made. While I have certainly spent some time driving on the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway), it is the privilege of all those able to take a longer look. One of the best ways to do this is on a biking path.
The central coast is as good a place in the world as any other. The Old Coast Road that runs from Big Sur to Carmel has become a virtual bikers paradise ever since the Bixby Bridge has been built. Cars now take the bridge so bike riders have the road all to themselves. Not only is it beautiful but it feels like another world. A world a bike rider will love.
Back in the 60's there were pictures taken of a young man standing on the beaches near Fort Ord. That young man was in training to go to the Vietnam War, and also my father. As a Brooklyn native, he had never seen the Pacific Coast until basic training. To this day, he still talks about the beauty of that area California. The Fort Ord/Toro Creek Loop is no longer home to Military personnel. However, its history is still obvious. The area is a virtual playground to military enthusiasts. Pay particular attention to the signs as there are still unexploded land mines.
California's Gaviota State Park is a bike ride that will excite you. After you roll through the hills and inland valleys you will end up finishing the ride on the beach. It is well worth fighting the wind. It can be severe so be sure to bring some goggles or glasses along.
The San Elijo State Park ride is an incredible place for a few reasons. Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are two excellent reasons that make this ride incredible. They are far enough away from the bustle of the city that you may just feel like your in heaven. These are 2 of the most wonderful beaches in the world and well worth the rides.
If you are thinking about San Diego then be sure to think about the Pacific Coast Bike Ride. The stretch from San Elijo to Torrey Pines is smooth but parts can be a challenge. You will need to be in decent shape for this trail. If you can handle it, the coastal scenery will not let you down. This is the ride that will keep you coming back to California year after year.
If you have the opportunity to bike the coastal regions of California, consider yourself blessed. The coastline seemed to be carved from biking divinity. Though there are too many areas to name in one short article, consider just stopping and picking a trailhead at random. I'm sure there are far more treasures to be discovered. - 16887
The central coast is as good a place in the world as any other. The Old Coast Road that runs from Big Sur to Carmel has become a virtual bikers paradise ever since the Bixby Bridge has been built. Cars now take the bridge so bike riders have the road all to themselves. Not only is it beautiful but it feels like another world. A world a bike rider will love.
Back in the 60's there were pictures taken of a young man standing on the beaches near Fort Ord. That young man was in training to go to the Vietnam War, and also my father. As a Brooklyn native, he had never seen the Pacific Coast until basic training. To this day, he still talks about the beauty of that area California. The Fort Ord/Toro Creek Loop is no longer home to Military personnel. However, its history is still obvious. The area is a virtual playground to military enthusiasts. Pay particular attention to the signs as there are still unexploded land mines.
California's Gaviota State Park is a bike ride that will excite you. After you roll through the hills and inland valleys you will end up finishing the ride on the beach. It is well worth fighting the wind. It can be severe so be sure to bring some goggles or glasses along.
The San Elijo State Park ride is an incredible place for a few reasons. Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are two excellent reasons that make this ride incredible. They are far enough away from the bustle of the city that you may just feel like your in heaven. These are 2 of the most wonderful beaches in the world and well worth the rides.
If you are thinking about San Diego then be sure to think about the Pacific Coast Bike Ride. The stretch from San Elijo to Torrey Pines is smooth but parts can be a challenge. You will need to be in decent shape for this trail. If you can handle it, the coastal scenery will not let you down. This is the ride that will keep you coming back to California year after year.
If you have the opportunity to bike the coastal regions of California, consider yourself blessed. The coastline seemed to be carved from biking divinity. Though there are too many areas to name in one short article, consider just stopping and picking a trailhead at random. I'm sure there are far more treasures to be discovered. - 16887
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