Day 07-Lompoc to Santa Barbara
October 22nd, 2018 | 
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As you can see, a 20 mile climb with a 3 mile drop to kickoff the day
This will be day 7 of riding. As you can tell from the graph, it will start with a long steady climb, then a quick drop to a relatively flat ride into Santa Barbara.
It was very chilly when we left Lompoc and a fog started moving in. We scooted through back streets in town till we were on a newly paved route 1 heading south and climbing.. and climbing… and climbing…
Two hours later we reach the summit and have a wild ride down the backside reaching a speed of 42 mph. Then route one merges with 101 just north of Goleta State Beach, which you ride on the shoulder of 101 overlooking the ocean for the next 18 miles till you get to Goleta.
Once in Goleta, we were on a very nice bike trail through the campus of UCSB and then along a wooded arroyo trail.
Finally we made it to Hotel Milo in Santa Barbara just north of the pier, cleaned up and asked for a funky bar nearby to watch the Rams game.
Afterwards we would walk to a recommended place for dinner by Tony called The Bluewater Grill. Pics to follow on next post… I’m too full now…
Typical bike route sign we would look for
Riding up a newly paved route one from Lompoc to the summit
Finally reached the summit, now for the downhill 🙂
Goleta State Beaxh
Sitting outside our room at the Milo Hotel
Watching the Rams game at Nieghbor’s Bar in Santa Barbara
Posted in 2018-10-14 SF to SD
Great stuff, guys! Jimmy, my buddies and I used to hoist our 16′ aluminum boat into the ocean off Gaviota Pier (formal name of the park is Gaviota Beach State Park) in the ’70s to surf the Hollister and Bixby ranches (The Ranch). The only legal way to surf some of the state’s best breaks without trespassing (or walking for miles along the train tracks). I think the pier is closed now as storms took the end out several years ago. Ride on!
I love looking at all the photos and the commentary that goes along with it! It’s like I am there without all the work. What a fabulous trip and a very fond memory for both of you.
What an adventure, I love the way you guys roll!
Nice guys great pictures and great story! I’ll bet that 18 Mile along the ocean was awesome
Awesomeness
Grated venture fellows. My hats off to you. Keep it coming. You guys are awesome.
Loving all the pics and being able to follow along with you guys. Looking forward to the celebration on Friday!!