After a great rest in Redondo Beach, I wanted to make it through the rest of the Los Angeles area beaches and to the next campground.
Today the weather finally cleared a little bit although the temperature remained comfortable and not too hot. This seems to bring out more people as well.
Redondo Beach seamlessly connects with Hermosa, Manhattan and playa Del Ray beaches. Over nine miles of continuous paths, beach access and volleyball courts.
Redondo Beach has miles of these types of paths. Low-key without a lot of stores or restaurants.Redondo and Manhattan beaches have seemingly endless number of volleyball courtsSkater takes advantage of Redondo Beach pathPier at Redondo BeachRestaurants and shopping near the pier at Redondo BeachStatue and pier at Manhattan Beach.Unique combination of beach, restaurant and steam power plant near Manhattan Beach.After 9 miles of continuous beach riding, the path goes inland around Marina Del Ray.Rower in Marina del ReyCity transition back to Venice beach
Venice beach is a happening place. This is what I think of when I picture California beaches; lots of people watching, street vendors, unique activities, eccentric stores and restaurants and of course the outdoor muscle beach gym
Lunchtime at Venice Beach. Only downside was the loud Hip-hop music with mature audience lyrics.Venice Beach ocean front park walk storesPickleball And paddle tennis courts at Venice BeachMore shopping at Ocean front walk Venice BeachVoodoo ranger at Venice BeachIconic muscle beach outdoor gym for bodybuildingAnother angle of Muscle Beach outdoor gymShark mural by Venice BeachSanta Monica pier amusement park
After 5 miles of beach path returning back to the road to head into Malibu.
Roadside statue along Highway one in Malibu area.Interesting van along the roadside Malibu areaOne of the many Malibu area beachesOne of the many Malibu area beachesOne of the many Malibu area beachesMalibu gas prices!My spoke broke again! They have to be bad spokes because I just bought the wheel and they shouldn’t be breaking like this. It wasn’t the same spoke as before, but it was on the same side as the previous. They are breaking on opposite from the cassette. This is the lower stress side and not the side that usually breaks.My bicycle resting after breaking a spoke while I try to figure out what to do.
There were no bicycle shops nearby so I decided to continue carefully to my planned camping location and stay the night there. After I got to camp, I called shops in the upcoming town of Oxnard to find a new wheel. My wheel requirements are uncommon and of course the shops didn’t have it. Tomorrow I plan to ride into town anyway and try to find a solution.
One good thing, the wrist braces I am wearing seem to be helpingCamp for the night at Leo Carrillo State Park
Ride summary: 5/10 difficulty, 45 miles with 1375 feet climbing. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy but comfortable temperatures. First significant headwinds towards the late part of the ride.
2 responses to “PCR Bike Tour Day 11 of 39 Redondo Beach to Leo Carrillo SP. Great beaches, good weather and bad break”
Bummer about the spoke breakage. That’s a little unnerving to have two in such a short period of time. I hope you can find a solid solution.
I always amazed at how close people are willing to build to the ocean. I know how dynamic the ocean waters can be. Perhaps it is much more predictable down there and less drastic of tidal changes and wind surges. Even so, I don’t know how well I’d sleep in one of those homes during a windy night and high tides.
2 responses to “PCR Bike Tour Day 11 of 39 Redondo Beach to Leo Carrillo SP. Great beaches, good weather and bad break”
Bummer about the spoke breakage. That’s a little unnerving to have two in such a short period of time. I hope you can find a solid solution.
I always amazed at how close people are willing to build to the ocean. I know how dynamic the ocean waters can be. Perhaps it is much more predictable down there and less drastic of tidal changes and wind surges. Even so, I don’t know how well I’d sleep in one of those homes during a windy night and high tides.
I think the tides are more stable then the Pacific Northwest but still I see what you are saying