Day: 97
I found out yesterday that the last stretch of PCH to San Francisco was currently closed due to a landslide, which meant I was going to have to take the route through the hills (although they seemed like mountains) and add 7 miles to today’s ride. I was up a little earlier than normal, around six, to get a started up the hills and into SF where I had a reservation at a hostel tonight. The ride wasn’t exceptionally difficult, and had a beautiful 10 mile stretch along a bike trail on top of the San Andres fault, next to a couple of lakes. After a few hours of riding I settled in next to one of the lakes for some leftovers from last night for breakfast.
I made it to the outskirts of SF by eleven and into Fisherman’s Wharf, where my hostel was, by noon. I checked in, showered, and went down the street to get some blogging in at this blocks Starbucks. After getting caught up on everything I needed to do I feeling like I was ready to wander. I set out to see the Wharf area of SF and find a crab cake sandwich for lunch. Washed that down with a couple of beers, found out about a $10 comedy show tonight at the Cannery, and headed back to the hostel for an afternoon rest.
I took a nap and finished reading Veronika Decides to Die, then went out to try some sunset shots of the area before I went to the comedy club. I wandered around and took more pictures in the great evening light, ate a crab sandwich (which had so much mayo that it gave me a stomach ache), and went to the club’s bars for a martini before the comics started. There were seven comics, all beginners, and I was disappointed with about five of them. I am normally a huge fan of comedy clubs, but after the first hour where I knew I could be funnier than these guys, I was starting to get aggravated. Fortunately the last couple of comics were able to pull the show from the gutter, I guess I only get what I pay for and $10 is $10.
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That’s pretty good, you’ve gone over 400 miles! I’d guess that puts you roughly 1/3 of the way to Canada if you’re still heading that way. You’ll have to vear off the coast a few times after Fort Bragg, but it’s worth it as that’s when you’ll hit the Redwoods.
Last time I was in Frisco a local took me up on this hill on the southern part of the city just after sunset, and the lights of the city and the bridge were awesome. Unfortunatly, I have no idea how to get there :-/
Randy
OMG!!! The pictures of the city make me realize how much I miss it up there. Did you get Moanahh to the OBGYN?? Dr. REI?
Hahaha, this is hilarious….This is what REI has on their website under one of their bikes(I think it’s the same bike you’re riding..Novara?):
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After an initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you’re accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.
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Looks like you doubled the “tune up mileage”.
Good new is the “tune up” shouldn’t cost you anything!
Randy
This picture matches the red boat.