Distance (mi) = 17.6
Ave Speed (mph) = 8.0
Max Speed (mph) = 14.1
Time (h:m) = 2:15
Route:
Los Angeles Bike Path, Venice Beach, Washington Street, Marina Del Rey Bike Path, Fiji Way, Hermosa Beach Blvd., PCH, Redondo Beach
Today, I continue to weave my way through the greater LA area. Fortunately, it will be mostly on bike paths with some busy street riding. At 11:30 am, I made my way back from the hostel to the LA Bike Path that follows the beach with close proximity to the water. The bike path route covers several big and wide expansive beaches (Topanga, Venice, Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo).
The beaches were empty everywhere with nary a sun bather in sight ... dozens upon dozens of beach volleyball nets sitting unused. There was a small number of professional beach bums catching some rays. Venice Beach strollers were out on the promenade taking in the sights of the strange and bizarre. The outdoor muscle gym was empty. The Freak Show attraction was not getting many takers. Street performers, musicians mainly, were crooning their sad tales. Artists were sitting around waiting for a sale.
The route continued past the beaches, houses along the waterfront, and winds around the huge Los Angeles Department of Power and Water complex. Eventually, the path turns to the Marina Del Rey Bike Path. This takes you around the West Coast's largest marina complex and a bridge which crosses the entrance channel.
The bike path ends and the route moves to the busy Hermosa Beach Blvd. It is here where I was entangled with a car. I was riding on the shoulder when an SUV drove by and suddenly started turning right onto a driveway in front of me. A combination of me stopping while turning away from the vehicle and the driver finally seeing me prevented an incident. I resolved to drive very defensively in the "The Angels" city.
I booked a room at the Moonlite Motel on the South side of Redondo Beach. The next day will be challenging. I will be traversing through the heart of LA's asphalt jungle.
Ave Speed (mph) = 8.0
Max Speed (mph) = 14.1
Time (h:m) = 2:15
Route:
Los Angeles Bike Path, Venice Beach, Washington Street, Marina Del Rey Bike Path, Fiji Way, Hermosa Beach Blvd., PCH, Redondo Beach
Today, I continue to weave my way through the greater LA area. Fortunately, it will be mostly on bike paths with some busy street riding. At 11:30 am, I made my way back from the hostel to the LA Bike Path that follows the beach with close proximity to the water. The bike path route covers several big and wide expansive beaches (Topanga, Venice, Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo).
The beaches were empty everywhere with nary a sun bather in sight ... dozens upon dozens of beach volleyball nets sitting unused. There was a small number of professional beach bums catching some rays. Venice Beach strollers were out on the promenade taking in the sights of the strange and bizarre. The outdoor muscle gym was empty. The Freak Show attraction was not getting many takers. Street performers, musicians mainly, were crooning their sad tales. Artists were sitting around waiting for a sale.
The route continued past the beaches, houses along the waterfront, and winds around the huge Los Angeles Department of Power and Water complex. Eventually, the path turns to the Marina Del Rey Bike Path. This takes you around the West Coast's largest marina complex and a bridge which crosses the entrance channel.
The bike path ends and the route moves to the busy Hermosa Beach Blvd. It is here where I was entangled with a car. I was riding on the shoulder when an SUV drove by and suddenly started turning right onto a driveway in front of me. A combination of me stopping while turning away from the vehicle and the driver finally seeing me prevented an incident. I resolved to drive very defensively in the "The Angels" city.
I booked a room at the Moonlite Motel on the South side of Redondo Beach. The next day will be challenging. I will be traversing through the heart of LA's asphalt jungle.
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