Matt's Corner

Mon: Coastal Conquest, Lompoc to Santa Barbra


last day!
calls for a "late start," don't ya think? ;)

the map told us that our biggest climb/greatest elevation gain/ longest hill would be today...
but honestly, it wasn't bad...

we cruised the H1 almost the entire way today... :)
John had to stop and ring the bell... ;)


13 miles till Santa Barbra!
as we exit the freeway, Chuck throws his chain... :(
we (& by we, I mean the boys) Macgyver it enough to get it to the nearest bike shop...
they bandage us up...

we continue to cruise on down the road...

then, before we know it...


that's right!  Coastal Conquest 2012... WE DID IT!!!


big smiles all around...





total mileage today:  55.5
Coastal Conquest 2012 Total Mileage:  378!!!

we celebrated at Holdrons Steak & Seafood...
you know the food is good, when conversation ceases between the first and last bite...


 Here's to:
new friends, the stunning California coast,
flat tires, naps on the freeway shoulder, highway patrol cars, broken Spanish, "glympse" on the iphone,
the map
beach towns, crystal blue water, fruit juice, oysters, the H1, good food, bruised bootays,  tow trucks
training rides, neon jerseys, gorgeous weather, chapped lips, farmers tans, strawberry fields, protein bars, singing, par 3's,
laughter,
more laughter,
Starbucks, zip fizz, hotels with comfy beds, no cell reception, vino, macaroons, playlists,
redwoods, sunshine, the wind at our backs...
to 378 miles...

to:  our beloved Barbie & Ken SAG crew

to:  Chuck & El Diablo Vaquero (the devil cowboy),

to:  JJ & El Toro De Hambre (the hungry bull) / El Oso Fuerte (the strong bear)

to:  Me & La Coneja Loco (the crazy rabbit)

To great friends and the experience of a lifetime!!!   
   

3 comments:

Kevin and Pam said...

What a fun ride. You pictures are beautiful!

debbie rothaus said...

What great memories. I am thankful all is well. The view spectacular-love the pics!!
love you,
mom

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