tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28138866979165315672024-03-20T02:49:52.186-07:00Angela Bikes 4 HopiOn September 25, 2012, I departed Bellingham, WA to pedal my bike 1,539 miles down the Pacific Coast to raise money for the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund. This is a blog chronicling my journey. Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-41947884177952729822012-12-16T19:49:00.003-08:002012-12-18T15:16:16.655-08:00Together we raised over $13K!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-28531530262933387942012-10-24T20:08:00.000-07:002012-11-01T08:37:52.617-07:00The end of the journey<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With only one day left to our ride, I think everyone will be happy to roll into our final hotel in Ventura tomorrow afternoon. In addition to the fatigue of biking 45-85 miles each day, after <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">nearly 4 weeks of excellent weather and well-organized travel, we encountered our first rain showers and hotel snafu. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we arrived in Lompoc we found that our hotel, the O'Cairn's Inn, had closed! Apparently someone forgot to notify WomanTours and we arrived to find the hotel vacant except for a few workers removing furniture from the rooms. Fortunately for us, there was a Red Roof Inn next door and we were able to get rooms for our entire group. As for the weather, it started with sprinkles a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">round 3 pm and by 5 pm it was raining. Normally we eat outside, but tonight we crammed into the hotel lobby where we enjoyed our final dinner prepared by chef Michelle while watching the presidential debate. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's destination was Lompoc, CA, traditional homelands of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumash_%28tribe%29" title="Chumash (tribe)">Chumash</a>. In fact, the name of the city is derived from the Chumash word "Lum Poc" which means "stagnant waters" or "lagoon." Today Lompoc has became primarily a military town of nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base. Located close to air force base is a Federal
Correctional Institution. Not exactly the quaint seaside towns we've experienced during much of our trip, but Lompoc has its charm with the many murals that decorate the city's public walls. </span><br />
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<br />Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-58675826531475982442012-10-22T13:20:00.002-07:002012-10-23T15:34:37.252-07:00Day 26: San Simeon to Arroyo Grande, CA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first part of our ride was on Cabrillo Highway (also known as the Pacific Coast Highway) where we continued to enjoy views of the ocean. A short detour into the seaside town of <a href="http://www.cayucosbythesea.com/">Cayucos</a> found us having arrived for the Sunday farmer's market and antique fair. By then the morning was starting to warm up so I decided to stop for a latte and croissant. Twenty minutes later I was back on the road peddling towards </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arroyo_Grande,_California">Arroyo Grande</a>. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cayucos is the Chumash word for "kayak," or "canoe," which was used
by the Chumash people to fish in the bay, particularly in the rich kelp
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In 1842, Martin Olivera and Vincente Feliz received the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rancho_Moro_y_Cayucos" title="Rancho Moro y Cayucos">Rancho Moro y Cayucos</a> Mexican land grant. In 1867, Captain James Cass settled on 320 acres of this land, and founded the town of Cayucos. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I suppose with only a population of 18 everyone must live in harmony with one another or maybe not, which might account for the small population. Hum, sounds like another good setting for an Alfred Hitchcock movie. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">South of Cayucos was Morro Rock. The rock is really a "volcanic plug" created thousands of years ago when magma hardened within a vent on a then active volcano. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumash_people" title="Chumash people">Chumash</a>
tribe considers Morro Rock to be a sacred site and although it is illegal for the general public to climb the rock, the Chumash people are permitted to climb Morro Rock for their annual
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-64699068960778092012012-10-21T19:48:00.001-07:002012-10-23T15:37:40.135-07:00Day 25: Big Sur to San Simeon, CA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're less than 200 miles from our final destination in Ventura, CA. Its hard to believe our journey is almost at an end, but after three weeks on a bike seat I have to admit that I am looking forward to some time away from my bike. The trip has been amazing, after nearly 4 weeks of living out of a suitcase I am looking forward to getting home and wearing something other than biking shorts! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday's ride from Big Sur to San Simeon was in the van. The pain in my wrists and numbness in my fingers returned despite stretching and icing my forearm. After thinking over the fact that we have 4 days left to ride, I decided to take a personal rest day. It turns out I wasn't alone as 6 other riders also opted not to ride today. With our bikes loaded on the roof and everyone packed into the van, we drove out of the Big Sur Lodge and we immediately glad to be in the van instead of riding the steep winding roads. On the left of the 2-lane road was a steep mountainside and to the right was a sheer drop of several hundred feet to the waves below. I applaud those who chose to ride, but I know I made the best choice for me and was glad to spend off the bike. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we made our way south on the Pacific Coast highway we stopped along the way to see the hundreds of <a href="http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/elephant-seals.html">elephant seals</a> sunning themselves on the beach just north of San Simeon. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular;">Hunted
nearly to extinction for their oil-rich blubber, elephant seals have
made a remarkable comeback. Protected by the Marine Mammal Protection
Act, they are expanding their range outward from remote islands and are
now colonizing selected mainland beaches such as Piedras Blancas in the
southern range of Big Sur, near San Simeon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">A park ranger explained that elephant seals come ashore and form colonies for only a few
months of each year to give birth, breed, and molt. The rest of the year
the colonies disperse and individuals spend most of their time in
pursuit of food, a quest which involves swimming thousands of miles and
diving to great depths.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another reason for opting to ride in the van was that we had reserved tickets for a tour of Hearst Castle, a National Landmark located in San Simeon on the Central Coast of California. Hearst Castle was designed by architect <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Morgan" title="Julia Morgan">Julia Morgan</a> between 1919 and 1947 for newspaper magnate <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Randolph_Hearst" title="William Randolph Hearst">William Randolph Hearst</a>, who died in 1951. In 1957, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearst_Corporation" title="Hearst Corporation">Hearst Corporation</a> donated the property to the state of California. Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate, and its considerable collection of art and antiques,
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a marble sculpture in the main garden at Hearst's Castle. The naked women reclining is holding an ear of corn that she is feeding to a goat. Notice her hair style, very similar to the whorls that Hopi maidens wear. I wish I could have found a docent to ask about the history behind the sculpture, but our bus back to the visitor's center was about to board. </span></td></tr>
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-66472409147255437342012-10-21T06:40:00.001-07:002012-10-22T07:46:47.919-07:00Day 24: Monterey to Big Sur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Friday we continued our journey southward riding from Monterey to Big Sur. I had visited the area before and was looking forward to the opportunity to ride my bike down the world famous <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17-Mile_Drive">17-mile drive</a>. To drive the section of the road within the Pebble Beach Gated Community costs $9.75 except for
residents and visitors on bicycles. Ride did not disappoint. As we rolled out of the hotel we were greeted with a nice marine layer that kept us relatively warm. Riding along the shore we saw sea lions, otters, and some spectacular seaside mansions. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I'm not a horticulturist, but I have been captivated by all the flora I've seen during my trip. This interesting succulent was growing along the beach between Monterey and Carmel. Speaking of horticulturist, when I asked a fellow rider how to spell "horticulturist," she told me a story about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Parker">Dorothy Parker</a>, a well-known American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist reputed to be able to use any word in a sentence. When asked to use the word "horticulture," she responded "you can lead a whore-to-culture, but you can't make her think." Get it? Horticulture/"whore-to-culture." Well, I thought it was pretty funny.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This plant stands about 4 feet tall</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo, also known as the Carmel Mission, is a Roman Cathoic mission church in Carmel, CA. It is on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places" title="National Register of Historic Places">National Register of Historic Places</a> and a <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._National_Historic_Landmark" title="U.S. National Historic Landmark">U.S. National Historic Landmark</a>. it was the headquarters of the original upper <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Californias">Las Californias</a> Province missions headed by Father <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun%C3%ADpero_Serra">Junipero Serra</a> from 1770 until his death in 1784. In 1988 Pope John Paul beatified
Serra, moving him to within one step of sainthood. Franciscan
priests promoting Serra toward sainthood praise him for spreading the
Catholic gospel into California and saving thousands of Indian souls
for God's kingdom in heaven. In a critical biography of Serra, Daniel </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Fogel focuses on the Franciscan friars' cultural and
psychological impact on the Indians they baptized and brought into
the California missions. While the friars made diligent efforts to
protect "their" Indians from smallpox, mission Indians suffered
devastating mortality from measles and syphilis -- the latter
introduced by Spanish and Mexican soldiers raping Indian women. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Equally devastating than the epidemics was the that by teaching the Natives Catholic
dogma in Spanish and Latin, the friars hastened the
disappearance of the Indian languages and left the Indians without
resources to claim the formal rights they had under Mexican law and later U.S. law. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After our rest day in San Francisco, we prepared to leave early on Wednesday morning for the 84.5 mile ride to Santa Cruz, CA. About half the group decided to take a 20 mile "bump" in order to avoid both the hills and the traffic of a work day in San Francisco. In addition to the traffic, I wanted to avoid a stretch of the California Route 1 known as "Devil's Slide," so named because of the many landslides that have destroyed the steep, narrow, cliff-hugging road. The photo of Devil's Slide to the right comes courtesy of Wikipedia and shows a large area of slope
failure marked by unweathered orange rocks and sharp
truncations of vegetated areas. Having lived in the Bay Area for a number of years in the mid-1990s, I've experience too many earthquakes not to develop a healthy respect for mother nature. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During our layover in San Francisco we were visited by a number of WomenTours alumni, including Jan B. who signed up for the ride but cancelled a few weeks before the start in order to care for a friend diagnosed with breast cancer. I met Jan several years ago on a WomenTours ride in Santa Barbara and credit her with teaching me how to shift when climbing hills as well as inspiring me to embrace the challenge of a long distance ride. In her early 70s, Jan is amazing and my role-model of how to live life to the fullest regardless of age. She drove in from Sacramento and greeted us as we rolled into the hotel in San Francisco and was there to bid us farewell as we departed on Wednesday morning. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few miles down from where the van dropped us off. Several weeks ago I would have cringed at the thought of riding 54 miles, but now the distance almost seems not only doable, but short. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During our ride into Santa Cruz we rode through a lot of agricultural areas. I know its difficult to tell, but they are harvesting brussels sprouts. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the ride into Santa Cruz I spotted at least a dozen hawks. I wasn't quick enough to activate the zoom on my camera, but there is a red-tail hawk sitting on the middle post. I brought some <i>homa</i> (ground corn) with me and said a prayer for the many Native people suffering from cancer and other chronic diseases. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perched on a cliff about 50 miles south of
San Francisco, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest
lighthouses in America, has been guiding mariners since 1872. Its
five-wick lard oil lamp, and first-order Fresnel lens, comprised of
1,008 prisms, was first lit at sunset, November 15, 1872. The lens
stands 16 feet tall, 6 feet in diameter, and weighs 8,000 pounds. It
sits in a lantern room that had been constructed at the Lighthouse
Service's general depot in New York before being shipped around the
Horn. Although the original Fresnel lens is no longer in use, the
lighthouse is still an active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation using a
24 inch Aero Beacon. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a glorious day of riding and although I didn't ride the full 84.5 miles from San Francisco to Santa Cruz, I'm pretty proud of the 59 miles I did ride. The weather was sunny, clear and warm with mid afternoon temps in the high 80s. </span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After yesterday's 84.5 mile ride, today's 42.7 mile ride from Santa Cruz to Monterey, CA was a welcome reprieve after so many hours on the bike seat. Because of the short ride, we got to sleep in and didn't leave the hotel until 8:30 am. I was looking forward to the ride, but about 10 miles out I started to get sharp pains in my right hand. I pressed on for another couple of miles but found that I wasn't able to grip the handle bar and decided it wasn't safe to ride. I flagged down the van and rode with our guide Cye the rest of the way to Monterey. I was disappointed not to be able to complete today's ride, but with 4 more days of riding ahead I thought it best to give my hand a rest. When we arrived in Monterey I made an appointment for a massage. After an hour massage, the pain was nearly gone. The masseuse showed me a number of stretches to relieve the tension in my forearm and shoulders and suggested I take a couple of ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation. I guess three weeks of riding can take a toll on the body, but I thought it would be my legs that would give me problems. Tonight I'm icing my forearm and hand in the hope that I'm pain-free and able to ride tomorrow. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before my massage I rode my bike down Cannery Row (made famous by American author, John Steinbeck). </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not the most flattering picture, but several folks have asked me to include more photos of myself. As the one taking the pictures I'm usually behind the camera, but I managed to take this photo with my arm outstretched. In case you're wondering, the black disk protruding from my helmet is a "rear-view" mirror so I can see the traffic behind me. I know it makes me look like a bug with one antenna, but fashion is secondary to safety. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A shot of the beautiful Monterey coastline from the bike path that goes along the coast.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a map showing our route for the past two days. The California coastline is less mountainous than Oregon so we have been able to enjoy long stretches of flat road with only the occasional hill for a cardio challenge. </span></div>
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-16145666149553622712012-10-16T17:13:00.004-07:002012-10-16T21:58:39.758-07:00Day 20 & 21: Crossed the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Monday we rode from Bodega Bay to San Francisco, CA. Everyone was very excited and looking forward to the ride. Although we've ridden over 1,000 miles and crossed 2 state borders, the ride into San Francisco felt like a milestone for many of us. Maybe it was the excitement of entering the city after so many days (and miles) in rural towns on 2 line roads or perhaps it was the thrill of actually being able to ride our bikes across the Golden Gate Bridge. Whatever the reason, there was an air of excitement as we loaded up our gear, checked the air in our tires, and prepared to depart Bodega Bay. The ride was 70.6 miles and several of us decide to take a 20 mile bump in the van so that we could enjoy the sights along the way and still arrive in San Francisco early enough to relax. Well, things didn't quite work out that way with a number of mechanical problems, minor crashes, and directional difficulties. Although it took a few hours longer than planned it was still a lovely ride and we arrived safely at our hotel at Fisherman's Wharf around 4 pm. Today is a rest day, which is exactly what I plan to do after I finish my laundry! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ride into San Francisco included several stops for mechanical repairs. Fortunately, our guide Cye was riding with us and was able to diagnose and repair some of the minor problems, but a slight crash meant a stop at the nearest bike shop to get Peg's tire trued so that the brake pads weren't rubbing the rim and making an already challenging ride even more so. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cue sheet for the ride into San Francisco was nearly 4 pages and required a number of stops to make sure we were on the correct route. I've never been a follower, but one of the things I've loved about the trip is being able to turn over responsibilities to others (so unlike my usual need to be in control) and to trail at the back of pack rather than feeling the need to lead. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A view from the bike path as we prepare to make our way onto the Golden Gate Bridge.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we neared the end of the Bridge I stopped to take this photo looking towards Fort Mason and Fisherman's Wharf.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking back towards the Golden Gate from the bike path leading into San Francisco. The weather was AMAZING! Not a cloud in the sky and temps were in the 70s.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">View from the top of the cable car line looking back towards Alcatraz Island. Although many people know Alcatraz as a former federal penitentiary popularly known as "The Rock," few know that in 1894 19 Hopi men from the village of Oraibi were imprisoned on
Alcatraz Island. Why? The U.S. government wanted to "Americanize" the
Hopi and imprisonment became the government's principal means of
intimidation and punishment of those who resisted. The education of children was the centerpiece of a U.S.
government policy of Manifest Destiny, and it was fiercely resisted by
Hopi people. For more information about the imprisonment of Hopis on Alcatraz, click <a href="http://www.nps.gov/alca/historyculture/hopi-prisoners-on-the-rock.htm">here</a>. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was thrilled to come across an In-N-Out Burger amid all the seafood restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf. After 20 days of bicycling I felt justified in enjoying a double-double, french fries, and a chocolate shake without having to worry about calories! </span></td></tr>
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<br />Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-33096695873373012702012-10-15T23:01:00.001-07:002012-10-18T15:38:57.296-07:00Day 19: Gualala to Bodega Bay, CA<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday's 50 mile ride to Bodega Bay continued along the California coastline with lots of rolling hills and some pretty treacherous switchbacks that made for some white-knuckle riding. Along the way we encountered morning fog which obscured the beautiful coastline for the first 30 miles of the ride. We also had a long stretch of teeth-rattling rough roads that made for slow going. Towards the end of the day the weekend traffic picked up and although the ride was beautiful, it was difficult to enjoy with so many cars on the road and long stretches of road without a shoulder or even guardrails between us and the sea below. I've never been happier to roll into the hotel parking lot as I was during today's ride to Bodega Bay. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Bodega Bay where Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" was filmed, one can't help but feel a little nervous around so many seagulls. I don't know if this one way eyeing me or my french fries, but I decided to toss him the rest of the fries so that I wouldn't end up like Tippy Hedren and nearly pecked to death! BTW, although I haven't seen it, there is a new film titled "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/magazine/the-revenge-of-tippi-hedren-alfred-hitchcocks-muse.html?_r=0">The Girl</a>" about Tippy's relationship with Hitchcock and his unwanted advances. </span></td></tr>
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-67092820750464399142012-10-13T21:07:00.002-07:002012-10-14T16:17:26.729-07:00Day 17 & 18: Garberville to Fort Bragg to Gualala<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday's ride from Garberville to Fort Bragg, CA was one that many of us had been dreading. Below is the elevation profile for the 67 mile ride. While all of the days have included hills, this was the biggest hill of the ride and a number of us planned to "bump" up to mile 31 and then ride the rest of the way to Fort Bragg. Unfortunately, the WomanTours van and trailer exceeded the length limited permitted on the mountain road and we were forced to take a 75 mile detour down U.S. 101 before cutting over to the coast. At the bottom of the hill we waited for some several of the riders who earlier indicated they wanted to catch a ride in the van. By the time everyone loaded we had 15 riders and bikes. I hadn't planned on riding in the van the entire day so after we arrived at the hotel and I unloading my bags, I hopped on my bike and road about 15 miles through town and down the coast. Not exactly what I had planned, but sometimes you've got to roll with the punch and do the best you can. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While in Fort Bragg I visited the local museum to learn about the city's history. Having once lived in California I was somewhat familiar with California Indian history and knew that Fort Bragg is located within the aboriginal homelands of the <a href="http://www.mendorailhistory.org/1_redwoods/pomo.htm">Pomo</a>, but I didn't know that the town is the former site of the Mendocino Indian Reservation. Established by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1855, the reservation was for the "resettlement" of California Indians following the discovery of gold in 1849. <a href="http://www.1849.org/">The impact of the gold rush on the Native population in California was devastating</a>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When California was admitted to the Union in 1850, one of the first statutory acts of the legislature was to offer a bounty on Indian scalps. <span style="color: black;">In Northern California, t</span>owns offered bounty hunters cash for every Indian head or scalp they obtained. Rewards ranged from $5 for every severed head in Shasta City in 1855 to 25 cents for a scalp in Honey Lake in 1863. In both 1851 and 1852 the state of California paid out $1 million to militias that hunted down and slaughtered Indians. In 1857, the state issued $400,000 in bonds to pay for anti-Indian militias. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From 1850 to 1863, state law provided for the indenture of California Indians. Further, Indian
property was free for the taking because Indians weren’t permitted to
testify in court. State Senator J.J. Warner spoke for many
at the time when he said: “... there is no place within the territory
of the United States in which to locate them ... better, far better, to
drive them at once into the ocean, or bury them in the land of their
birth." </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the mid-1870’s, the Indian population had fallen to less than 30,000. White
merchants, miners, and others impatient for the new state to further
their interests created citizen militias to rid the state of Indians who
resisted their demands for their land, their labor, or anything else.
The Pit River Rangers, the Oregon Militia and others carried out their
deadly work with support from the new State of California that provided a
bounty for Indian scalps. By 1859 less than a third of the Indian
population in California was able to escape the bloodbath. During this same period the federal government negotiated eighteen treaties with California Indian tribes that promised reservations where Indians could live in peace and
economic aid and vocational training in compensation for the lands
taken from them, including the Mendocino Indian Reservation. The California Legislature prevailed on the Senate not
to ratify the treaties and the genocide proceeded. By 1900, California
Indians had nearly been annihilated and the population was only 15% of
what it had been in 1850. Sadly, this is a part of U.S. history that is often overlooked during "celebrations" such as Columbus Day earlier this week. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, back to the ride...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's ride from Fort Bragg to Gualala started out inauspiciously. While putting air in my front tire I lost the value cap and the tire tube wouldn't hold air. Unable to find the cap, I had to replace the entire tube. Fortunately, our guide Cy was there to help and 20 minutes later I was good to go. Unfortunately, I was now 30 minutes behind the group so I decided to get a "bump" up in the sag so that I wouldn't be trailing behind the entire day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I rejoined the group at mile 10 we were just north of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendocino,_California">Mendocino</a>, a quaint little coastal community perched above the Pacific Ocean. I stopped for about 30 minutes to enjoy a cup of coffee, a croissant, and to take some photos. By the time I left, much of the early morning fog had cleared and the day began to warm up. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About 5 miles south of Mendocino we came across a scuba class from Humboldt State University </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The trees along the coast are quite a contrast to the giant redwoods we saw riding from Eureka to Garberville </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Riding along the coast has meant being in tsunami hazard zone. Nearly every hotel we've stayed in has had a tsunami evaluation plan in case of an earthquake. We've been told that there are sirens that alert us to move to higher group in the event of a tsunami. Fortunately, we have yet to hear them. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its always a relief to see these signs notifying us that we are out of tsunami danger areas. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another breathtaking photo of the California coastline</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A hidden cove about 15 miles north of Gualala</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another shot of the beautiful California coastline</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I rolled into Gualala around 2:30 pm under sunny skies. After schlepping my bags to my room and grabbing a quick shower, I headed to a nearby restaurant for lunch. I took a seat on the outdoor deck where I could watch the waves roll in. Although it was only 70 degrees it felt much warmer as I enjoyed a late lunch. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a map of our route for the past 2 days, Garberville to Fort Bragg to Gualala, CA. Tomorrow we ride 50 miles to Bodega Bay where the Alfred Hitchcock movie <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds_%28film%29">"The Birds" </a>was filmed in 1963. Much like our ride today, tomorrow we will continue down the Pacific Coast Highway. Our queue sheets have become pretty simple, make a right out of the hotel parking lot and head south until arriving at our next hotel. Pretty easy directions even for someone like me! </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbS_fqWHKStJ6nd_dzJmfCMNii6T7ElnBQm9sg2RZixf3-nsCvtoO1bfGOStPPHBFofvsQsB3IxWSwGQCZntbswj4NPZkJfUOmnwinTq1gg-UNWhjqMKdRQrBJhLYN9Hwt3F7lIUuygIM/s1600/2012-10-10+08.39.36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbS_fqWHKStJ6nd_dzJmfCMNii6T7ElnBQm9sg2RZixf3-nsCvtoO1bfGOStPPHBFofvsQsB3IxWSwGQCZntbswj4NPZkJfUOmnwinTq1gg-UNWhjqMKdRQrBJhLYN9Hwt3F7lIUuygIM/s200/2012-10-10+08.39.36.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday was a much-needed rest day in Eureka, CA. This was our third rest day on the trip and it was a welcome reprieve from riding. Most mornings we start riding by 8 am which means getting up by 6:30 am to pack and load our gear into the trailer, check the tires on our bikes, and grab a quick bowl of oatmeal before getting on the road. It was nice to be able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast while reading the paper. I walked the couple of blocks to Old Town Eureka where I enjoyed a fresh brewed french roast and a toasted "slug" smeared with smoked salmon cream cheese at <a href="http://losbagels.com/">Los Bagels</a>. Yum! I also visited with several of the locals who saw the WomenTours trailer and wanted to know about the ride. When I told them we are a group of 31 riding from Bellingham, WA to Ventura, CA and that the average age of the group is 63, they were awed. The rest of the day was spent doing laundry, catching up on a backlog of email, cleaning my bike, and watching a little mindless T.V. The perfect rest day!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we woke early since we had an 81 mile ride from Eureka to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garberville,_California">Garberville</a>, CA. The day started off cloudy and as we gained elevation the temperature dropped and it became misty. Along the way we rode through farmlands and timber yards. Around mile 35 we took a scenic detour on "<a href="http://avenueofthegiants.net/">The Avenue of the Giants</a>," a 31-mile portion of old Highway 101 that goes though an old growth redwood forest. The Avenue of the
Giants is surrounded by Humboldt Redwoods State Park which has the largest
remaining stand of virgin redwoods
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had a good ride today. I tootled along at around 10 MPH which made for a very long day of riding and by the time I rolled into the hotel in Garberville it was nearly 4:30 p.m. After unloading my gear and grabbing a quick shower, I joined the other ladies for another fabulous dinner. I have to admit that I quite like having my meals prepared for me and I'm not looking forward to having to go back to cooking after the trip. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is the map our route from Eureka to Garberville, CA. It was a beautiful ride through the redwoods and since we were moving inland, the afternoon was much warmer than what we have been experiencing at the coast. After tomorrow's ride from Garberville to Fort Bragg we'll be back on the coast with its cooler temperatures. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, we finally crossed the border into California! Actually, we crossed in on Monday (10/8), but by the time I rolled into the hotel, lugged my bags and bike to my room, got showered, and had dinner, I was too tired to post an update to my blog. We've now reached the midway point of our trip and the routine of riding every day has gotten a bit easier. My riding skills have improved and I can feel myself getting stronger. The hills continue to be a challenge and I frequently find myself having to walk my bike to the top, but with total elevation gained between 2000 to 3000 feet most days of the ride, I think the occasional walking of the bike is forgivable. I don't know if I will ever learn to like climbing hills, but I do love the screaming descents!! So far my top downhill speed has been 35 MPH. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With only 2 weeks left to the ride, I'm thrilled that my fundraising efforts have brought in a total of $8,100 (includes both online and mailed donations). If you're reading the blog and haven't donated, I invite you to join the more than 90 other individuals and organizations who have contributed generously to this worthy cause. Askwali (thank you)!!!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We rolled out of the Best Western in Bandon, OR around 8 am. The morning was cold, but clear and the first 22 miles were rolling hills through farmlands and the occasional small hamlet. Along the way I came across the roadside studio of local artist, Angela Haseltine Pozzi. Angela is the inspiration behind the <a href="http://www.washedashore.org/bio.php">Washed Ashore Project</a>. Using discarded and recycled materials gathered from local beaches, she has created amazing works of art that draw attention to the problem of pollution and non-biodegradable materials littering our beaches. Unfortunately, her studio was closed but she did have an example of her art outside on Highway 101. The photo doesn't do it justice but <a href="http://www.washedashore.org/bird_ss.php#slideshow">Avery, the Giant Bird</a> is made entirely of plastic bottles, old shoes, bottle caps, plastic bags, etc. It was both beautiful and sobering knowing that it was composed entirely of waste carelessly cast into the ocean. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About 24 miles into our ride, as we made our descent into</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.portorford.org/">Port Orford</a>,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the temperature dropped to the low 40s as everything became shrouded in fog. After stopping for a small bowl of chili hoping to get warmed up, we pressed on through the fog. On our right we could hear the waves breaking the shore, but with visibility less than 15 feet, we weren't able to see much beyond the guardrail. I wore my "great pumpkin" biking jersey so that I was visible to traffic. I'm glad I did since I was barely able to see the other riders in my group. Safety is always a concern, so while day-glow orange isn't my color of choice, I'm glad to have had the jersey. Sadly, the fog created </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">few photo opportunities and the only other shots I have from today was of this dinosaur guarding the entrance to the <a href="http://prehistoricgardens.com/">Prehistoric Gardens</a>. </span></div>
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gear when cycling on a flat road), but the headwind gave us little choice and our pace was slowed considerably. By the time we rolled into <a href="http://www.goldbeach.org/">Gold Beach</a>, Oregon we had been cycling nearly 6 hours and all I wanted to do was to get into a hot shower.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During last night's dinner in Florence, OR our guide Patty told us the story about a whale carcass that washed ashore in Florence in 1970. At first the whale proved to be quite a local attraction, until it started to rot. In a stroke of brilliance state engineers attempted to dispose of the rotting carcass by blowing it up with 20 tons of dynamite. The explosion threw rotting whale flesh over 800 feet away. Local residents who lined the beach to watch the explosion ran for their lives as huge chunks of whale blubber began to rain down. A quarter of a mile a way a car was destroyed when a large piece of rotting blubber landed on its roof. It was a pretty funny story and I thought some of you might enjoy watching the YouTube video of the actual news footage from that fateful day. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another bit of local news that some of you may have heard about involved a Bandon, Oregon farmer who was purportedly <a href="http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/02/farmer-eaten-by-his-own-hogs/comment-page-3/">eaten by his pigs</a>. According to news reports, family members became worried after a 69 year old farmer was gone for several hours after going to feed his animals, including several hogs that each weighed 700 pounds or more. They went in search of him and found his dentures on the ground in the pig pen. While police are certain that the
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But back to today's ride. Well, it was another beautiful day. Clear sunny skies with temps in the mid-70s. The 77 mile ride from Florence to Bandon included a good number of hills and a couple of bridges. </span></div>
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-79269673728528414452012-10-05T14:00:00.003-07:002012-10-05T15:09:11.959-07:00Day 10: Newport to Florence, OR<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday's rest day in Newport, OR was a welcome break after 5 days of riding. After a leisurely breakfast I sat in the hotel's jacuzzi for 30 minutes before strolling down to Nye Beach for a well-deserved massage. By 2 pm, I was a new woman. After a short nap at the hotel, I spent the rest of the afternoon reading and doing laundry. By 9 pm I was in bed dreaming of warm sunny days of riding still to come. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's ride to Florence, OR was only 55 miles. Unfortunately, I had some work to complete and I decided to take a "bump up" to the first sag stop so that I could work. We stopped at a cute little cafe with free wifi where I was able to enjoy a latte while working. I ended up enjoying myself so much that I decided to hitch a ride with our guide the rest of the way into Florence. I feel a little guilty, but as I sit at the Maple Street Grill in Old Town Florence enjoying a salmon caesar salad I'm convinced I made the right decision. Its good to be able to catch-up on a backlog of email and update my blog. Besides, there are still plenty of days of riding ahead and an additional day of rest is always a good thing. </span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">View of the Oregon coast from the turnout at Sea Lion Cave.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another beautiful view of the Oregon coast.</span></td></tr>
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-5283660215821604352012-10-04T12:12:00.001-07:002012-10-04T16:51:01.260-07:00Hopi Kick-Off Event <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On September 25th, the staff at the Hopi Cancer Support Services organized a kick-off event to coincide with the start of my bike ride. The event was a hot-dog sale that raised $435 plus another $130 through a donation jar. My sincere thanks to the staff at the Hopi Cancer Support Services and everyone who came out to support the kick-off event! </span></div>
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<br />Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-44275180885640157842012-10-03T19:44:00.005-07:002012-10-04T09:22:44.592-07:00Day 8: Pacific City to Newport, OR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know this is starting to sound monotonous, but it was another <u>beautiful</u> day of riding along the Oregon coastline. Sunny skies, breathtaking oceans views, a good tail wind...honestly, the only thing additional I could possibly ask for is a traveling <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barista" target="_blank">barista</a> to freshly grind and brew me a cup of coffee in the morning. Fortunately, Pat, a sister of one of my fellow riders kindly posted a comment to my blog with a list of coffee places here in Newport, OR as well as other cities we will be passing through on our journey south. Thank you, Pat!!! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomorrow is a rest day here in the beachside town of <a href="http://discovernewport.com/">Newport, OR</a>. I won't get to sleep in too late because I have an interview Bruce Talawyma on <a href="http://www.kuyi.net/" target="_blank">Hopi Radio, KUYI</a> at 8:30 a.m. The interview will be streamed live, <a href="http://www.kuyi.net/listen-online" target="_blank">online</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The support I've received from the Hopi community has been amazing and I appreciate the opportunity to share information about my ride with the folks at home. I feel very fortunate to be able to do this ride and to use it to raise money for the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund. I'm deeply grateful for the number of people, both Hopi and non-Hopi, who have visited my blog and offered words of encouragement and support. Askwali!</span><br />
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-14600522243274746692012-10-02T17:07:00.007-07:002012-10-02T18:51:51.154-07:00Day 7: Cannon Beach to Pacific City, OR<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its hard to believe that we've been on the road for nearly a week, but we have. The days are starting to blend one into the other with me constantly asking "where are we headed to today" (or "where did we stay last night"). I would guess that half of the riders are veterans of other cross-country bike tours, and it shows in how well organized they are in getting themselves ready each morning. I'm still struggling to get myself out of bed and my gear packed and in the trailer by 7:15 am. I miss my leisurely cup of coffee in the morning and I am constantly on the lookout for a drive-thru espresso cafe. I've thought about switching out one of my water bottles for a thermos of coffee, but I don't think the guides would approve.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast outside McBee Cottages in Cannon Beach, OR<br />where part of our group stayed the night. </span></td></tr>
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-46852644309501638772012-10-02T05:42:00.002-07:002012-10-02T06:14:02.573-07:00Day 6: Long Beach, WA to Cannon Beach, OR<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think today was the best day of riding so far. Not only was it a mere 44 miles, but the weather was bright, sunny, and warm. We left the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, WA around 7:30 am and started our ride on a bike path that skirted the shoreline before taking us up into the hills. After a few short steep climbs and a screaming descent, we joined U.S. 101. The morning traffic was light and most of the next 20 miles as flat with a nice shoulder. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I admittedly hope to lose some weight on this trip,<br />but I hope I don't end up quite this emaciated!</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Riding through small towns at 14 MPH makes it possible to see sights you would likely miss in a car. In a small town along 101 I came across a house all decked out for Halloween, including this skeleton riding a bike. A few miles later we came to our first tunnel. Although only a quarter of a mile long, I opted to walk my bike on the narrow raised sidewalk rather than ride through. Most motorists are courteous to bicyclists, but it can be a little nerve rattling when having to share such a narrow road. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few miles later, we faced the 4.1 mile long <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria%E2%80%93Megler_Bridge" target="_blank">Astoria-Megler Bridge</a> that spans the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. I had originally planned to ride across the bridge with our "sag" driver Jean in "Little bo beep" (the name affectionately given to the little white Subaru that runs the route with cold water, snacks, and the occasional exhausted rider), but with some urging from fellow rider Terese, I decided to peddle across. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The internet connection is pretty slow here at the Sea Breeze Court in Cannon Beach, OR so I'll have to try and post more photos later. In just a couple of hours (7:45 am) we'll start today's 69 mile ride from Cannon Beach to Pacific City, OR. The forecast calls for sunny skies and with a tailwind I hope to roll into town by 3 pm. Below is a map with a close approximation of today's route.</span><span id="goog_195639043"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We've finally made it to the Pacific Coast! The hotel, which wasn't supposed to have internet, does so I wanted to post a few comments and photos from today's ride from Elma to Long Beach, WA. Like all the morning so far, it started out cold and misty. I joined about 6 other rides in taking a "bump up" to Raymond, WA. It got us over some pretty steep hills, and by the time we arrived the sky had cleared. About 5 miles into the ride the morning got even better when I came across a coffee shop serving espresso. Although there was still another 45 miles to ride, I couldn't pass up the opportunity for a caffeine break. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to an excellent mocha latte, the cafe had an amazing view of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willapa_Bay" target="_blank">Willapa Bay Estuary</a>. Twenty-four miles long, the estuary is home to over 70 species of migratory birds, several varieties of salmon--Chum, Coho, and Chinook--and shellfish. While visiting with some local folks I learned that one out of every six oysters eaten in the U.S. is produced in the bay's tidelands. It was amazingly beautiful and the roads along the estuary were relatively flat, well-maintained, and with minimal traffic. A beautiful sunny, Sunday morning for a bike ride! </span> </div>
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<br />Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-20304265928191936432012-09-29T19:43:00.002-07:002012-10-03T18:35:33.760-07:00Day 4 & 5: Heading toward the coast<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we rode 69 miles from Bremerton to Elma, WA. It was a beautiful ride with only a few steep hills. One 1/2 mile portion of the ride was at an 11% grade and most of us ended up walking our bikes up the hill. Huffing and puffing my way up a hill isn't much fun, but the reward is the lovely downhill descent that following. It was a long day I didn't get to take as many photos as I would have liked, but I've included a few below. </span></div>
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Angela Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774303816813939567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813886697916531567.post-10364249521114039982012-09-28T21:28:00.005-07:002012-09-28T21:28:53.850-07:00Day 3: Rest day in Bremerton, WA<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With only 2 days of riding, we are already 134 miles into our trip. Today we took our first rest day in Bremerton, WA. The first few days of riding are always the hardest, so many of us welcomed the day off to sleep in, do laundry, and for some, take the ferry to Seattle for sightseeing. I opted to stay at the hotel where I was able to get some additional rest in preparation for 5 days of riding before our next rest day. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our ride tomorrow takes us from Bremerton to Elma, WA. The 69 mile ride will take us inland as we make our way towards the Washington coast. The day starts off with some pretty steep climbs which has me thinking about taking a "bump up" to mile 7 or 10 so that I can save my legs for the rest of the ride. I don't like to start the day off this way, but I like even less being in "granny gear" where I'm peddling like a cartoon character but not moving forward. Walking up the hills is always an option, so I'll wait to see how I feel in the morning before deciding. Fortunately, the forecast calls for clear whether I ride or walk it will be under sunny skies!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fog obscured most of the scenery during our ride from Bellingham to Port Townsend, but I did manage to snap a few pictures. A portion of the ride took us through the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.swinomish.org/" target="_blank">Swinomish Indian Reservation</a> where I stopped in at the tribal trading post. I talked with a few tribal members and told them that I'm Hopi and I'm riding to raise money for the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund. They asked me to send a message of greeting to their "relatives of the the blue corn." They also gave me some smoked salmon that I plan to have for breakfast tomorrow with a bagel and cream cheese. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a long hard day of riding, but we made it! The first day is always the hardest, but after a hot shower and dinner we are all looking forward tomorrow for what will be a much shorter ride, 55 miles. Last night we stayed in the officer's quarters at the old <a href="http://www.parks.wa.gov/fortworden/" target="_blank">Fort Warden</a> which is now a State Park and Conference Center just outside of</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <a href="http://enjoypt.com/" target="_blank">Port Townsend</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. We depart this morning at 7:30 am so before packing my gear and grabbing some coffee and a quick breakfast, I wanted to share a few photos from yesterday's ride with promises for a full update on Friday when we layover in Bremerton, WA. </span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The wooden bike path over the inlet as we ride into<br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anacortes,_Washington" target="_blank">Anacortes</a>. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">View from the back of the ferry as we <br />head over to <a href="http://enjoypt.com/" target="_blank">Port Townsend</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A late lunch at a sunny Port Townsend cafe.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a map of today's 55 mile ride into Bremerton, WA. The route we will be taking is a little different, but this is a close approximation. Along the way we cross the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hood_Canal_Bridge" target="_blank">Hood Canal bridge</a> which spans 1.7 miles and links Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. Its the longest floating bridge in the world located in a saltwater
tidal basin, and the third longest floating bridge overall. The original bridge <a href="http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/39577647.html" target="_blank">sank in 1979</a> during windstorms, but fortunately today's forecast calls for only slight winds of 10 MPH. We are expecting another morning of foggy, cold weather, but things should warm up later this afternoon as we near Bremerton. Weather can be a rider's best (or worst) friend. </span></div>
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I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">t's the night before our official day of departure and I’m
too exited to sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to be up by
6 am to load our gear into the van and have breakfast so that we can depart by
7:30 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since its not likely that I
will be able to post in the morning, I wanted to provide a brief overview of
tomorrow’s route. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 1 of my big bicycle adventure will be a long one—72
miles from Bellingham to Port Townsend, WA. During our map meeting we received detailed
queue sheets that outline a route that promises to be quite beautiful with only a few minor hills. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After leaving Bellingham we will head south, skirting around Bellingham and Samish Bays before crossing onto Fildago Island. At this point we'll be around 37miles into the ride. After cross over "Deception Pass" we will head inland down State Route 20 before a final ferry ride into Port Townsend. The map below shows our route and if I’m not too exhausted at the end of the day,
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before signing off for the night, I want to send a special message of thanks to the many well-wishers who posted on my blog or sent emails and voice messages offering words of encouragement and prayers for a safe journey. I am deeply grateful to the many donors who have contributed to this fundraiser as well as everyone on Hopi who have encouraged me with words of support and inspiration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Askwali! </span></div>
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