Stats
Start to finish: 8:45 AM to 2:05 PM
Distance: 45.4 miles
Climb: 1950 feet
Seat time: 3 h 43 min
Average speed: 12.2 mph
The ride spanned six distinct segments. 1. Coastal towns from Pismo Beach to Oceano (with an early stop for the world’s best cinnamon rolls). 2. Strange rural industry on a eucalyptus lined road. 3. Almost 15 miles of farm road centered on Guadalupe (pretty, but almost no shoulder throughout, so riding safely required obsessive attention to traffic ahead and behind). 4. A stretch of freeway that was remarkably lightly traveled (and with broad shoulder). 5. A quiet and pretty climb and descent on Harris Grade. 6. Urban riding across Lompoc.
We lucked out with the rain — only light precipitation during the ride itself, not enough even to justify rain gear. But segments 4 & 5 must have been just after heavy showers because the roadway was soaked. My bike was covered in a light coat of dirt from the road spray.
Bilbo on the Move 