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Day 12: Cloverdale to Petaluma

Today’s Highlights: We had spectacular weather today – sunny blue skies with wispy clouds, comfortable morning temperatures and a warm finish in the afternoon.  Our route took us through wine country for about 30 miles, passing one vineyard after another.  … Continue reading

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Day 11: Ft Bragg to Cloverdale

Today’s Highlights: Today’s ride had a lot of variety.  We started along the coast for 19 miles, through the towns of Ft Bragg, Mendocino, Little River and Albion.  It was foggy, but we had occasional views of the ocean or … Continue reading

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Day 10: Garberville to Ft. Bragg

Today’s Highlights: We rode 69 miles today and climbed 5240 feet, our hilliest ride so far, rising as high as 1900 feet above sea level.  I don’t remember any flat sections, except for the last few miles into Ft Bragg … Continue reading

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Day 9: Eureka to Garberville

Today’s Highlights: Our day started under overcast skies and more comfortable low 50’s temperatures.  We wandered through the streets of Eureka for a few miles, then played on the interstate for another five miles.  So, the main objective for the … Continue reading

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