Day 12 – Beverly Beach 93 km
A long ride today featuring three long climbs. The first two were particularly difficult, with punishing grades and no shoulders. But the coastal views were fantastic. And the descents were sweet – long and fast.
We regularly see dead animals along the side of the highway. Today we saw an eviscerated raccoon, a snake with only its head crushed, a lizard – a skink I think (not a skunk, there was no stink), and, most often, possums. And they’re not pretending. I don’t know why possums are particularly vulnerable to the hazards of the highway.
We also often see bungee cords alongside the highway. I suspect they come from cyclists, who use bungees to hold things like tents to the back of their bikes.
IN camp we met a young couple from Israel, who are spending some months on the road and will continue down through Mexico. Also a young English couple with an enormous tent. I remarked on its size and she claimed it’s just a regular three-person tent. Maybe in England but not here, unless you include tents carried in the trunk of cars. Says she, innocently, “It’s barely big enough for the two of us to get dressed in.” She’d prefer it slightly larger. But, of course, she’s not the one lugging it around on the bike. They travel short distances per day. I’m convinced it’s the tent that dictates their pace.
Heh you two …. I am impressed and jealous. Have a terrific and safe adventure!