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? on PCH 1, Long Beach to San Clemente
I'm looking for any comments on the quality of the ride (shoulder
available, density of traffic, view of ocean) on PCH 1 from around Seal Beach to San Clemente. I rode the Pacific Coast Highway in Central California from Half Moon Bay to Santa Barbara when I lived in San Jose. I' d like to do more of the southern part now. I've done a century that included Camarillo to Santa Barbara, so I don't need to do that part, and I really have no interest in the ride south from there through LA and Long Beach, which has to be both rather stressful on a bike and probably not very scenic. I'm planning a day ride this time around and I'm thinking of going from Seal Beach to San Clemente. I'd like to ride just about all of PCH 1 south of Half Moon Bay that I can (not going on the north side of SF because I'm not going to context the narrow road with logging trucks). So does anyone have recent experience on PCH 1 between Seal Beach and San Clemente? I'm planning to go this week. I'm guessing this is pretty flat, at least compared to areas like Big Sur and Santa Cruz. Thanks. Ken |
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? on PCH 1, Long Beach to San Clemente
"Ken Litwak" wrote in message ... I'm looking for any comments on the quality of the ride (shoulder available, density of traffic, view of ocean) on PCH 1 from around Seal Beach to San Clemente. I rode the Pacific Coast Highway in Central California from Half Moon Bay to Santa Barbara when I lived in San Jose. I' d like to do more of the southern part now. I've done a century that included Camarillo to Santa Barbara, so I don't need to do that part, and I really have no interest in the ride south from there through LA and Long Beach, which has to be both rather stressful on a bike and probably not very scenic. I'm planning a day ride this time around and I'm thinking of going from Seal Beach to San Clemente. I'd like to ride just about all of PCH 1 south of Half Moon Bay that I can (not going on the north side of SF because I'm not going to context the narrow road with logging trucks). So does anyone have recent experience on PCH 1 between Seal Beach and San Clemente? I'm planning to go this week. I'm guessing this is pretty flat, at least compared to areas like Big Sur and Santa Cruz. Thanks. Ken I ride the stretch between Sunset Beach and Newport on a regular basis. Haven't pedaled to SC but drive there a lot. From Seal Beach into Newport is mostly along the ocean. Nice views on a good day. Downton Huntington beach (where I live) has no bike lanes and lot's of parked cars. Once you cross the Santa Ana River you'll head into downtown Newport Beach. It's pretty crowded with no bike lanes or shoulders so watch out (very commercialized). Once out, it's OK and back along the coast until you get into Laguna. Same with the downtown there. Then through Dan Point, San Juan Cap, and into San Clemente. There are some modest elevation changes (compared to Big Sur) but nothing huge. If you look on Google Earth, you can see it pretty clearly. |
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"Ken Litwak" wrote in message
... I'm looking for any comments on the quality of the ride (shoulder available, density of traffic, view of ocean) on PCH 1 from around Seal Beach to San Clemente. I rode the Pacific Coast Highway in Central California from Half Moon Bay to Santa Barbara when I lived in San Jose. I' d like to do more of the southern part now. I've done a century that included Camarillo to Santa Barbara, so I don't need to do that part, and I really have no interest in the ride south from there through LA and Long Beach, which has to be both rather stressful on a bike and probably not very scenic. I'm planning a day ride this time around and I'm thinking of going from Seal Beach to San Clemente. I'd like to ride just about all of PCH 1 south of Half Moon Bay that I can (not going on the north side of SF because I'm not going to context the narrow road with logging trucks). So does anyone have recent experience on PCH 1 between Seal Beach and San Clemente? I'm planning to go this week. I'm guessing this is pretty flat, at least compared to areas like Big Sur and Santa Cruz. Thanks. Ken OK, I took some pics along my ride this morning. You should be able to see them without logging on or being a "friend". About mid deck are the shots along PCH in Huntington Beach. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?pa...&id=1069647513 |
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Saudade wrote:
"Ken Litwak" wrote in message ... I'm looking for any comments on the quality of the ride (shoulder available, density of traffic, view of ocean) on PCH 1 from around Seal Beach to San Clemente. I rode the Pacific Coast Highway in Central California from Half Moon Bay to Santa Barbara when I lived in San Jose. I' d like to do more of the southern part now. I've done a century that included Camarillo to Santa Barbara, so I don't need to do that part, and I really have no interest in the ride south from there through LA and Long Beach, which has to be both rather stressful on a bike and probably not very scenic. I'm planning a day ride this time around and I'm thinking of going from Seal Beach to San Clemente. I'd like to ride just about all of PCH 1 south of Half Moon Bay that I can (not going on the north side of SF because I'm not going to context the narrow road with logging trucks). So does anyone have recent experience on PCH 1 between Seal Beach and San Clemente? I'm planning to go this week. I'm guessing this is pretty flat, at least compared to areas like Big Sur and Santa Cruz. Thanks. Ken OK, I took some pics along my ride this morning. You should be able to see them without logging on or being a "friend". About mid deck are the shots along PCH in Huntington Beach. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?pa...&id=1069647513 Well, I did have to join Facebook to see these, but I appreciate the effort. Thanks. Ken |
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? on PCH 1, Long Beach to San Clemente
"Ken Litwak" wrote in message ... Saudade wrote: OK, I took some pics along my ride this morning. You should be able to see them without logging on or being a "friend". About mid deck are the shots along PCH in Huntington Beach. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?pa...&id=1069647513 Well, I did have to join Facebook to see these, but I appreciate the effort. Thanks. Ken Hmmm.... Sorry about that. |
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Saudade wrote:
"Ken Litwak" wrote in message ... Saudade wrote: OK, I took some pics along my ride this morning. You should be able to see them without logging on or being a "friend". About mid deck are the shots along PCH in Huntington Beach. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?pa...&id=1069647513 Well, I did have to join Facebook to see these, but I appreciate the effort. Thanks. Ken Hmmm.... Sorry about that. Not a big deal, and I appreciated the photos. My ride went pretty well, except for the traffic in Laguna Beach. That was not fun. Ken |
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