Originally Posted by
johntrev
Apologies for hijacking the thread...Mev, just curious, what more specifically is your plan for the coast ride? Hopefuly the rains we've been having will have passed.
I've got a flexible plan since I want to adjust to weather and also because this is a favorite part of the coast I've cycled multiple times before. In a week time:
1. Start in San Jose. Cycle to Santa Cruz and then follow the coast route southbound.
2. End in one of three places: San Luis Obispo at ~200 miles (where I have train reserved), Santa Barbara ~300 miles or LAX ~430 miles (where I have rental car reserved). So I might end up canceling a car reservation or having an un-used train ticket.
3. Take a tent but also stay in motels where it makes sense.
4. Adjust each day to local conditions for that day.