We have passed the halfway point of our adventure and here are a few ride stats for the last 7 days:
| Count: | 7 Activities |
| Distance: | 386.24 mi |
| Time: | 31:32:46 h:m:s |
| Elevation Gain: | 17,618 ft |
| Avg Speed: | 12.2 mph |
| Avg HR: | 113 bpm |
| Avg Run Cadence: | -- |
| Avg Bike Cadence: | -- |
| Calories: | 10,198 C |
Today's route had a little of everything. Single lane, freeway, road construction, bridges and even some Gravel. The route took several off highway routes and gave us much variety. Breakfast was 8 miles down a scenic road to the village of Trinidad. A nice seaside community. We ate in a small organic counter culture coffee shop and I ate an egg frittata that looked like quiche to me. It was good and the organic coffee even better.
As we neared Arcata, the route took us on a very nice green belt along the outskirts of town. It was nice not to have to worry about the traffic. Arcata is the home of Humboldt State U. I hired and worked with many great Idaho game wardens who graduated from there. A nice looking campus.
Then the route took us to and through Eureka, and that's all I'm going to say about that.
Once again the route left the 101, thankfully! We came upon a nice little old dairy town of Loleta. We saw some California happy cows and toured a cheese factory. We took the old highway out and into our destination for the night.
Ferndale is a great Victorian era town on the Eel River. The county fair campground we planned to stay was hosting a festival, so we are in the Frances Creek Inn, which just happens to be next door to the Ferndale Pizza parlor and across the street from the laundry. If you wonder why we have to do laundry so often, I have two words for you, "bike shorts", and we only carry three pairs with us.
Today's ride was very relaxing. I'm learning. No big climbs today. Although still tired, the legs are not as sore as they have been. Looking forward to a comfortable and restful night's sleep.
Almost 20 G of climbing! That ain't no joke!
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