Today was a day of negotiating through the cities. We traveled through Malibu, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Manhatten Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson, Long Beach and Seal Beach. It was a very technical day and we really had to pay attention to the maps. There were many in the group that got way of course and came in quite late. I really did luck out. Sometimes I was off course, but found myself ahead of where I thought I was. That is a good problem to have. All in all, I like the city riding. It is challenging to get through and somewhat like a puzzle. We saw a lot of different things today and that was fun to experience.
In Malibu, we rode a street and saw more high end cars than I think I have seen in any one place. There were Porches like you can't beleive, with a Ferarri or a Roles Royce thrown in.
I don't know if you can see, but this is a Rolls.
There were also many nice homes overlooking the Pacific.
One great thing about the ride today was all the bike paths that we were able to ride. Most of the beaches had paths that went on for miles. I figure we rode 28 of our miles today on bike paths. It gave a great view of the beach and of course, didn't have all the traffic. You do have to negotiate around skaters and other bicyclists and pedestrians, but it is nice.
This is a picture of the pier in Santa Monica.
It was kind of an overcast, gray day to start with and ended with blue skies this afternoon. Temperatures in the 60's and 70's.
Picture of the bike path along the Los Angeles river.
Houses on the other side.
The Queen Mary that you can actually book room to stay on at night in the Los Nageles harbor. I would have liked to tour the ship, but wondered if I had the time. I think it did turn out that I could have.
Along the Los Angeles river there were many homeless shelters. The City was actually in there tearing these things apart and cleaning up the area. I do hope they are able to help the people out somehow.
Los Angeles harbor.
It was a very nice ride today and we are staying in a hotel to boot. The rooms are very nice. Probably the best place I have stayed on a bicycle trip.
It will be nice to sleep in a bed tonight. I don't even have to share the room. There have been three people that have quit the tour, so we have three rooms that someone can stay in alone and I won the lottery. We have 70 miles or so to ride again tomorrow, so I need to turn in. Goodnight.
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