squeegy200

I usually launch from the schoolyard on Elm street. I avoid the crowds and traffic.

I did see a few crashes but nothing serious throughout the day.

My stronger friends hooked up with the Toyota United riders. I could not keep up and rode my own.

My ride time was 6:17 minutes averaging 16.0mph. The brutal winds were also flowing at around 20-25mph in some areas. It was awesome when experienced as a tailwind.

I was surprised at the extent of the poor road conditions. Fortunately, I rode the old Italian Steel which smoothed out the rough tarmac. I could hear my buddies gasping and complaining on their stiff modern material bikes as the poor conditions intensified.

Great day of riding in beautiful Southern California.