Garberville to Ukiah
September 21, 2009
- Distance: 93.8 miles
- Cycling Time: 6h 15m 18s
- Average Speed: 15.0mph
I cut inland today in an attempt to reach San Francisco a day early. I took a combination of highway 101 and some smaller roads. I hadn't realised but cyclists are not allowed on the freeway in California like you are in Oregon si I got stopped by the police at one point. I had to keep stopping to ask for directions to find my way and some people didn't seem to understand the phrase 'without using the freeway'. I don't think they believed I was cycling...
This was a shorter and less scenic day than the previous few days but the heat had been unbarable (touching 40°C) and had made the ride very hard. At one point I ran out of water and was getting really dehydrated. From then on I always made sure I filled up at every chance I got. Another motel tonight.
- Cycling Time: 6h 15m 18s
- Average Speed: 15.0mph
I cut inland today in an attempt to reach San Francisco a day early. I took a combination of highway 101 and some smaller roads. I hadn't realised but cyclists are not allowed on the freeway in California like you are in Oregon si I got stopped by the police at one point. I had to keep stopping to ask for directions to find my way and some people didn't seem to understand the phrase 'without using the freeway'. I don't think they believed I was cycling...
This was a shorter and less scenic day than the previous few days but the heat had been unbarable (touching 40°C) and had made the ride very hard. At one point I ran out of water and was getting really dehydrated. From then on I always made sure I filled up at every chance I got. Another motel tonight.
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