Waking early and finishing up the last of my hotdog buns with peanut butter and honey for breakfast. Even though they don’t look so appetizing they’ve actually grown on me. It doesn’t taste too bad and it’s a quick way to get a lot of calories and energy to start the day. One little bit left of the peanut butter and then I can get rid of that big jar and dead weight. Next up the honey bottle.
Looks bad, taste OK, but high in energy
Just before leaving, the camp host offered me an energy bar to send me on my way. I graciously accepted and thanked her for the stay at the site. The people I have interacted with have been so kind. Without me even requesting, I’ve been offered water, beer, dinner, electric air pump, offers of assistance, advice, and now an energy bar.
Laguna Beach – a scenic CoveLaguna beach chairs and table in the parkLifeguard building at Laguna BeachPaddle boarder on the oceanHotel in Laguna Beach on rock edgeHouse side parking for yacht.You can ride along the beach for miles and miles. From the south first hitting Crystal Cove and then transitioning to Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and then Long BeachStop at Zack’s on the beach for lunchAt Zach’s, I chatted with this gentleman for a while about the beach and the “May gray” gloomy weather.Towards Long Beach, there are wide bike and separated pedestrian paths Bike and pedestrian path near Long Beach buildingsThis building looks very similar to one in Vancouver Washington. I wonder if it was the same architect?Out on the pier in Long Beach. The previous pier in Huntington Beach did not allow bicycles.The birds at the pier hung around near the people fishingLions lighthouse in Long BeachThe Queen Mary taken from rainbow Harbour Long BeachAt this point the route turned inland away from the beach. I started seeing a lot of homeless camps in this area. It was sketchy and I didn’t linger.
In the Long Beach area at the Port of Los Angeles, I traveled inland away from the coast. I was not looking forward to this and it did end up being quite hectic and nerve-racking. It may have been the busiest and most trucks I’ve ridden through ever. Being that it was in the middle of the workday, I think it made it even worse. But I made it through without any incidents. In fact, to date on this tour, no one has given me an angry honk or yelled at me (yet)!
I had to ride through this mess and others like it. Very chaotic and draining.Finally back to the coast at Redondo BeachI knew I wouldn’t make it through this whole area in one day and there are no campgrounds. So I called it a day after 59 miles in Redondo Beach at a hotel.
Ride summary: 6/10 difficulty, 59 miles with 1950 feet climbing. Cloudy, foggy and some breaks of sun.
7 responses to “PCR Bike Tour Day 10 of 39 Doheny SP to Redondo Beach. May grey, long beaches, chaotic street ride”
Brings back memories of when I took a trip down there to play a couple of Volleyball tournaments on those beaches. That was a while ago. Good fun though.
Mike and I are so enjoying your posts! Very impressive! We’re heading out to ride our dirt bikes this weekend-opting for a throttle instead of pedaling 😂
So what is the white fluffy thing in your front pack??
Sounds like you have met some nice people on your journey. I really liked hearing that vehicle drivers have been respectful. There are really good people out there. God is good.
7 responses to “PCR Bike Tour Day 10 of 39 Doheny SP to Redondo Beach. May grey, long beaches, chaotic street ride”
Brings back memories of when I took a trip down there to play a couple of Volleyball tournaments on those beaches. That was a while ago. Good fun though.
Your Hon Butt Bun Breakfast is quite a sight.
I figured it might. I saw people now playing foot volleyball too.
You sure get to experience the sights and sounds differently from your bicycle. Most of them, except for that traffic, look wonderful.
Mike and I are so enjoying your posts! Very impressive! We’re heading out to ride our dirt bikes this weekend-opting for a throttle instead of pedaling 😂
So what is the white fluffy thing in your front pack??
I’m glad you are enjoying the posts and pics. White fluffy is a microphone cover. Have fun on your trip.
Sounds like you have met some nice people on your journey. I really liked hearing that vehicle drivers have been respectful. There are really good people out there. God is good.
It is encouraging!