^ Here's someone else smitten by the Santa Monicas:

http://www.cyclingescapes.com/bicycl...p/roadbike.pdf

It's all true ... it's a great place to ride a bike. Well ... if you like climbing.

ooga-booga: I'd also recommend you lunch at the Canyon Store just off of Mulholland and Kanan Road. They make killer hamburgers, Santa Maria BBQ and toasted cheese sandwiches.