Next time you do this ride, head south from Paso Robles to Templeton, pick up Santa Rita Road. It is mostly gravel and connects to Hiway 1 without riding on busy Hiway46. Check it out.
I am absolutely hooked on your vids. Had a feelin you were a plant eater. My 2 passions,building riding bikes and cookin eatin plants.In no particular order. Love the fast recovery times as well. I'm 61. Wish I was as tough as Ms. Cools.
Hi Ken, I had no expectations for this tour going into to it, and it turned out to be a highlight of the year. Thanks! I hope you get a chance to come back and visit your home turf.
I was on La Gloria and Arroyo Seco on Thursday, but on a motorcycle. I am looking forward to trying them on my bicycle this fall. Excellent vid, thanks...
Sure makes me want to do some riding in CA at some point... although Autumn in New England is pretty special as well. Really enjoying making my way through all your videos.
this is a great video!! ive ridden that route a few times....san fran to SLO or to LA...but on the coast not the interior. i think later this year im going to take your route, it looks better. super cute young woman needs a dyno hub and lights front and rear....just sayin'.
Really enjoyed that. Thanks! Two questions: 1. How do you keep your wood stove glass so clean? 2. Do you post Strava or RWGPS routes for your rides anywhere? Thanks!
A link to our route is now posted in the description. A couple of notes, there are three short Hwy 101 sections. These are very short (1 mile or less), but admittedly it does take a little nerve to head on to a freeway on-ramp when everything in your being is saying STOP, don't do it, turn around. In the end there are possible ways to eliminate one or two of these sections by adding a bit more miles. In hindsight, it wasn't all that bad, and the HWY sections were flat or slightly downhill. I personally would have no problem doing it again, but everyone is different. Good luck!
She really knows how to plan a route. I really enjoyed the gravel sections and how we rode through Los Padres National Forest. That leg of the ride was nearly car free.
Has she ever qualified for BMB (Boston-Montreal-Boston)? That's the US version of PBP. I used my Zipp2001 for Brevet and Roudering events, not your typical bike that shows up at these type of events. Looks like a pretty nice route, and I can see how your winter weather can be depressing (lol). Stay Safe and look forward to the next adventure you take us on.
I'll ask next time I see her. We're going to be doing another bike interview/review together. She has another interesting bike, and I can't wait to share it. I think you'll enjoy it, too. I'm planning to ask her to share a bit more about her experience with cycling and randonneuring. You don't see a lot of racing bikes at rando events, but you do see some. For the record, I enjoy riding my light Ti Road bike. And I have a Carbon bike too! The reason a rando bike makes sense is for the extra large tires, fenders, and front bag (easy to grab your food and layers). A road bike can accomplish this too. You can just bungee a camera bag to the front and be off on your way;) That's what I enjoy about bikes. Each one has something unique about it, and in the end, if you're having fun that's what matters. I appreciate your comments, Zipp!
I'll look into that ride, thank you, Zipp! Just the title makes it sound like a beautiful ride. It is always neat seeing people bring unique bikes on randonneuring events. It adds variety!
JS would you consider sharing your route from San Jose to Soledad and as far as San Miguel? We just bought a place in Cambria and are retiring there soon, but Cools route on the dirt near Pinnacles was off the charts. I have been trying to google map it but .... Thanks in advance if you can make that public.
Hi David! Very happy to share the route. There's a link in the description for the ridewithgps route. You're moving to Cambria! That's one of my favorite places in California. Congratulations!
@@Henrywildeberry Thanks we like Cambria, but we also like your neck of the woods in Cazadero too. Hey that ride with gps file is locked. Can you make that open? Thanks. Hope to run into you on one of the Grasshoppers in the near future. My wife and I love your videos. Keep them coming.
Working my way through your catalog of videos. What an adventure! Pretty amazing to see you tackle those rough gravel roads on those bikes. You must use some tough tires on rides like this one.
We were both using tires by Compass. My tires are a 700c x 35mm and Therese is using a 38mm x 650b. These are pretty decent tires for mixed terrain. They handle fire roads and gravel pretty well and also very supple for rough paved roads too. A great tire.
Yes, I'll work on it. In the mean time, if you check out my Strava page (link above), all the segments of each day's rides are posted there. You'll have to have a Strava account of course to look at them. I think we discovered later, a few slight modifications would have made it better.
A link to the route is now in the description. Feel free to shoot me some of your questions. A couple of notes, there are three short Hwy 101 sections. These are very short (mile or less), but admittedly it does take a little nerve to head on to a freeway on-ramp when everything in your being is saying STOP, don't do it, turn around. In the end there are possible ways to eliminate one or two of these sections by adding a bit more miles. In hindsight, it wasn't all that bad, and the HWY sections were flat or slightly downhill. I personally would have no problem doing it again, but everyone is different. Good luck!
Next time you do this ride, head south from Paso Robles to Templeton, pick up Santa Rita Road. It is mostly gravel and connects to Hiway 1 without riding on busy Hiway46. Check it out.
Thanks! I’ve had the good fortune of riding Santa Rita Road this year at Eroica and I would definitely choose it over the highway next time. Cheers!
I am absolutely hooked on your vids. Had a feelin you were a plant eater. My 2 passions,building riding bikes and cookin eatin plants.In no particular order. Love the fast recovery times as well. I'm 61. Wish I was as tough as Ms. Cools.
I wish I was as tough as Ms. Cools, too! Thanks! It's great to hear you're thriving on a plant based diet. Best dietary choice I have ever made. 🌱
Man, makes he homesick. Riding right through my ole neck of the woods. Salinas, soledad, grew up there, now living in the N.E.
Hi Ken, I had no expectations for this tour going into to it, and it turned out to be a highlight of the year. Thanks! I hope you get a chance to come back and visit your home turf.
I was on La Gloria and Arroyo Seco on Thursday, but on a motorcycle. I am looking forward to trying them on my bicycle this fall. Excellent vid, thanks...
That was a great video HW... more like this, American dream oh yeah!
Great video that made me miss Southern Cali except for the traffic. Looks like a great ride.
That's our happy place!
Sure makes me want to do some riding in CA at some point... although Autumn in New England is pretty special as well. Really enjoying making my way through all your videos.
Such spectacular views on that route. Looked like a lot of fun.
Thanks! This was a great route! A few busy highways, but overall worth it!
this is a great video!! ive ridden that route a few times....san fran to SLO or to LA...but on the coast not the interior. i think later this year im going to take your route, it looks better.
super cute young woman needs a dyno hub and lights front and rear....just sayin'.
Really enjoyed that. Thanks! Two questions: 1. How do you keep your wood stove glass so clean? 2. Do you post Strava or RWGPS routes for your rides anywhere? Thanks!
A link to our route is now posted in the description. A couple of notes, there are three short Hwy 101 sections. These are very short (1 mile or less), but admittedly it does take a little nerve to head on to a freeway on-ramp when everything in your being is saying STOP, don't do it, turn around. In the end there are possible ways to eliminate one or two of these sections by adding a bit more miles. In hindsight, it wasn't all that bad, and the HWY sections were flat or slightly downhill. I personally would have no problem doing it again, but everyone is different. Good luck!
Hello, I clicked the link but it says the route is “locked” ...? 😔
Wow. Incredible ride. It must be great to have Therese to organize such a great ride and ride it with you.
She really knows how to plan a route. I really enjoyed the gravel sections and how we rode through Los Padres National Forest. That leg of the ride was nearly car free.
Has she ever qualified for BMB (Boston-Montreal-Boston)? That's the US version of PBP. I used my Zipp2001 for Brevet and Roudering events, not your typical bike that shows up at these type of events. Looks like a pretty nice route, and I can see how your winter weather can be depressing (lol). Stay Safe and look forward to the next adventure you take us on.
I'll ask next time I see her. We're going to be doing another bike interview/review together. She has another interesting bike, and I can't wait to share it. I think you'll enjoy it, too. I'm planning to ask her to share a bit more about her experience with cycling and randonneuring. You don't see a lot of racing bikes at rando events, but you do see some. For the record, I enjoy riding my light Ti Road bike. And I have a Carbon bike too! The reason a rando bike makes sense is for the extra large tires, fenders, and front bag (easy to grab your food and layers). A road bike can accomplish this too. You can just bungee a camera bag to the front and be off on your way;) That's what I enjoy about bikes. Each one has something unique about it, and in the end, if you're having fun that's what matters. I appreciate your comments, Zipp!
Oh, and I don't want to give you a false impression, I haven't been to many randonnering events. Therese has, so we need to pick her brain a bit.
I'll look into that ride, thank you, Zipp! Just the title makes it sound like a beautiful ride. It is always neat seeing people bring unique bikes on randonneuring events. It adds variety!
Great ride. Thanks for the video!
How was the tick situation on the Arroyo Seco trail? I rode there last year and came back covered in ticks. Ugh!
JS would you consider sharing your route from San Jose to Soledad and as far as San Miguel? We just bought a place in Cambria and are retiring there soon, but Cools route on the dirt near Pinnacles was off the charts. I have been trying to google map it but .... Thanks in advance if you can make that public.
Hi David! Very happy to share the route. There's a link in the description for the ridewithgps route. You're moving to Cambria! That's one of my favorite places in California. Congratulations!
@@Henrywildeberry Thanks we like Cambria, but we also like your neck of the woods in Cazadero too. Hey that ride with gps file is locked. Can you make that open? Thanks. Hope to run into you on one of the Grasshoppers in the near future. My wife and I love your videos. Keep them coming.
@@davidtambeaux2769 I think it's unlocked now, give it a try.
Winter in California🤣🤣🤣🤣. You travel some awesome riding roads....I am jealous. Enjoy!
you should DEFINITELY do colorado! there are some amazing roads there, but watch out for the altitude.
After see this video, I don't know which is the best.
Working my way through your catalog of videos. What an adventure! Pretty amazing to see you tackle those rough gravel roads on those bikes. You must use some tough tires on rides like this one.
We were both using tires by Compass. My tires are a 700c x 35mm and Therese is using a 38mm x 650b. These are pretty decent tires for mixed terrain. They handle fire roads and gravel pretty well and also very supple for rough paved roads too. A great tire.
Winter in California looks good
We got lucky! Right as we arrived in SLO, the last day, it got really cold!
Awesome video! Can you post the route you took?
Yes, I'll work on it. In the mean time, if you check out my Strava page (link above), all the segments of each day's rides are posted there. You'll have to have a Strava account of course to look at them. I think we discovered later, a few slight modifications would have made it better.
A link to the route is now in the description. Feel free to shoot me some of your questions. A couple of notes, there are three short Hwy 101 sections. These are very short (mile or less), but admittedly it does take a little nerve to head on to a freeway on-ramp when everything in your being is saying STOP, don't do it, turn around. In the end there are possible ways to eliminate one or two of these sections by adding a bit more miles. In hindsight, it wasn't all that bad, and the HWY sections were flat or slightly downhill. I personally would have no problem doing it again, but everyone is different. Good luck!
Thanks Henry! Keep up the great work!
Happy newyear in advance
Thanks Sarvagya! Happy New Year to you too!!!
On day 1, when you say "Central Valley" don't you mean "Salinas Valley"?
Yes, I forgot what it was called, so I later referred to it as the "Valley John Steinbeck was in." So it's called Salinas Valley, thank you!