This Route is my least favorite route. I dread this day of the ride. Yet, it has the most wonderful view of the Califonia Coast Line.

At mile 16.5, you reach an altitude of approximately 1800 ft. and you have just cycled up the “Evil Twins” (a 1.8 mile hill climb). The crest of the Evil Twins is the official half way marker to Los Angeles.

From the Crest of the Evil Twins, you can see the California Coast Line. It’s truely a wonderful site. Also, at that moment, you know that you will soonly arrive in Pismo Beach.

The approximate 9 mile downhill from the Evil Twins could easy reach 45 mph.

Annually, at mile 66, I stop and visit the local Buddhist Temple. I dismount my bike. I take off my shoes. I sit in Siddhasana. And then, I begin to resite the Gayatri Mantra.

Aum Bhur Bhuvah Swah Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

And then, I proceed to the finish.

It was a wonderful ride.

Some people were thinking of visiting the court trial of Michael Jackson (imagine that?).

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
tony

Route: Paso Robles to Preisker Park, Santa Maria.

Route Hours: 6:30am – 7:00pm.

Today’s Weather:
Mostly Sunny
High: Mid 70’s (tho yesterday’s was lower than actual).
Low: 47 (still BRRRRR!)
Humidity: 47%
Winds: NNW or WNW 3-15 mph.

Rest Stop 1 – 11.1 miles – Cal Trans Pull Out
Rest Stop 2 – 33.3 miles – Call Trans Pull Out – West side of Hwy 1 (call Box 38.3)
Lunch – 50.1 miles Poopy Day Use Area, El Chorro Regional Park
Rest Stop 3 – 65.2 miles – PG & E Community Center
Water Stop 70.9 miles – Edgewater Hotel Lot
Rest Stop 4 – 86.8 miles – leRoy Park

Entertainment: Casino Performance Group (we mean it this time)

Breakfast Menu:
Scrambled Eggs Florentine with Spinach-Cheese Sauce
Canadian Bacon
Melon Wedges
Grilled Englis Muffin
Yogurt and Granola
Oatmeal

Lunch Menu:
Tuscan Chicken & Goat Cheese on Sourdough
Caprese Sandwich on Ciabatta – Mozzarella, Tomato, & Roasted Pepper
Dill Cheese Tortellini Salad
Assorted Chips
Apple or Pear
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Dinner Menu
Chicken Teriyaki
Vegetable Egg Roll
Teriyaki Tempeh
Mandarin Spinach Salad
Jasmine Rice
Asian Vegetable Medley
Dinner Roll and Butter
Fortune Cookies and Ice Cream