A super tough mountain climb and harrowing downhill captured in 90 seconds of video Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sandy Brown 2 The steep road uphill was tough enough, but the crazy steep downhill was a test of nerves. I strap my camera to my bike and catch 90 seconds of it on film. Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/Jn-DyXWoSN0 Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
An archaeologist explains the 200-year old mill at Mission Santa Ines Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sandy Brown 1 A friend arranged a cool visit with an archaeologist who described a startling complicated mill at Mission Santa Ines. Plus, some wine tasting! Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/aTYB0okNyKg Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Inside a mission, desperate encounter with a deer, and I meet another long-distance biker Posted on July 31, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply One of my best days, except for the deer incident. Otherwise, I was given a tour of the inside of Mission La Purisima and met another long-distance biker heading the opposite direction. Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/QBgVjcXEdJE Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Beach time and I learn about the Mustard Trail as I bike from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply Over the hump to Pismo Beach and beautiful views of the ocean. And then I learn that the friars planted mustard seeds along the Camino Real. Click the pic or this link: https://youtu.be/j-SlyKUEZqM Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
After a day of rest in San Luis Obispo my Mojo is back (and I recap the first 1/2 of the walk) Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply My mojo is back after a day of rest and I tour the outside of Mission San Luis Obispo. Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/b2ocvFuSjzo Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
A day of obstacles – stuck and locked out — and I lose my Zen on the way to San Luis Obispo Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply A dog bite and locked gates lead me to lose my Zen Mojo on the way to San Luis Obispo. Click on the pic or https://youtu.be/nTkNdjdfi0Y Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Day 13 on the California Mission Walk and I learn where Rawhide was filmed Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply I take a shortcut and shave off 10 miles, finding myself in Rawhide country. Click on the pic or here to view https://youtu.be/-ZOBKn3LoZc Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
I overnight in a Victorian church near Mission San Antonio and enjoy a surprise Posted on July 27, 2020 by Sandy Brown 2 The hospitality here is amazing. I enjoy Mission San Antonio and then find a surprise at the 1885 church where I overnight. Click the photo to view the video or this link: https://youtu.be/1NVESyRnD5Q Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Adobe forms on the wheels of my bike on Day 11 of the California Mission Walk Posted on July 27, 2020 by Sandy Brown 1 Fascinating glimpse at the lettuce harvest outside Gonzales, California, but mud from the farm roads builds up inside my fenders. Overnight in King City. Click on the photo or follow this link: https://youtu.be/NN6KSDlvtsc Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Day 10 – Monterey to Gonzalez plus a map overview of the route Posted on July 25, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply A windy day of riding plus answers to some questions – Where am I staying? How’s it look on the map? What about COVID? Click on the pic to see the video. Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...