The California Coast offers the most beautiful scenery in the country. If you haven't made it there yet, I highly recommend you take the time to get there. And if you get there I also highly recommend that you bring your bike. Seeing the coast in your car feels claustrophobic after you see it with your bike.
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.
Fort Ord was made legendary by the old Vietnam era photo of a young soldier, waiting for deployment, standing on its beaches. That area was a hub of military activity during the 60s and 70s and lots of ex-military personnel return to the area year after year because of the beauty they witnessed then. The Fort Oro/Toro Creek Trail will reveal this beauty to you in a way that might keep you coming back year after year.
There is another ride that will surely not disappoint that ends in Gaviota State Park. The trail will have you riding through inland valleys and over rolling hills. There is no shortage of picturesque farmland and rich vegetation. The route has two large hills, offering both challenge and triumph. The tradewinds can be especially brutal, so be sure to bring sunglasses or goggles to keep you moving. This ride can be a challenge, but will bring you beach front, so be sure to cool off with a dip in the Pacific.
The San Elijo State Beach has two distinctive reasons to bring your bike. The first is the area around Huntington Beach. Los Angeles is almost as famous for its' smog as it is for its' Hollywood stars. Take a trip south and you'll find some of the prettiest areas in the world. The landscape is not especially challenging for cyclist, but the ride is breathtaking. The most popular area is the coastal stretch just south of Newport Beach. This is definitely worth the ride.
The second area is the Pacific Coast Bike route. The stretch from San Elijo to Torrey Pines is smooth, but the rest of the ride can be more physically challenging. San Diego is one of my most favorite cities in the country. It has all the culture and vibe of a large city, but is decidedly welcoming and not pretentious. The scenery will keep you interested, but the city will keep you coming back.
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. - 22873
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.
Fort Ord was made legendary by the old Vietnam era photo of a young soldier, waiting for deployment, standing on its beaches. That area was a hub of military activity during the 60s and 70s and lots of ex-military personnel return to the area year after year because of the beauty they witnessed then. The Fort Oro/Toro Creek Trail will reveal this beauty to you in a way that might keep you coming back year after year.
There is another ride that will surely not disappoint that ends in Gaviota State Park. The trail will have you riding through inland valleys and over rolling hills. There is no shortage of picturesque farmland and rich vegetation. The route has two large hills, offering both challenge and triumph. The tradewinds can be especially brutal, so be sure to bring sunglasses or goggles to keep you moving. This ride can be a challenge, but will bring you beach front, so be sure to cool off with a dip in the Pacific.
The San Elijo State Beach has two distinctive reasons to bring your bike. The first is the area around Huntington Beach. Los Angeles is almost as famous for its' smog as it is for its' Hollywood stars. Take a trip south and you'll find some of the prettiest areas in the world. The landscape is not especially challenging for cyclist, but the ride is breathtaking. The most popular area is the coastal stretch just south of Newport Beach. This is definitely worth the ride.
The second area is the Pacific Coast Bike route. The stretch from San Elijo to Torrey Pines is smooth, but the rest of the ride can be more physically challenging. San Diego is one of my most favorite cities in the country. It has all the culture and vibe of a large city, but is decidedly welcoming and not pretentious. The scenery will keep you interested, but the city will keep you coming back.
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. - 22873
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