Last climb of the tour, Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla Mesa
Distance (mi) = 25.0
Ave Speed (mph) = 8.5
Max Speed (mph) = 22.0
Time (h:m) = 2:30
Route: SR 21, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, San Diego, HI-Pt. Loma Hostel
I left Elijo State Park early after a blustery, windy, noisy and, mostly sleepless night. The biker camping area is at the far South end of the park with sandy gravel ground and no picnic table, like in other parks. The biker site is also fully exposed to wind conditions from the Pacific ocean ... it is important to stake the tent out well here. Rain was in the forecast for later today so I wanted to get a jump start in the hopes of avoiding whatever deluge was in store for later. Up to now, I was very fortunate to experience good weather since entering California.
The first six miles were easy and then streets and highways will have to be negotiated all the way to the border ... passed Cardiff By The Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, a town with Danish influence, and Torrey Pines State Beach. Then the highway began a long climb to La Jolla Mesa, an area with interesting geological formations. Eventually SR21 becomes Torrey Pines Rd. The route passes the University of California at San Diego, and Scrippts Institute's Stephen Birch Aquarium, then to La Jolla. There are street signs to help bikers weave their way through the city.
There were a few sprinkles but I made it to HI-Pt. Loma Hostel before the rains came in the early evening. The hostel here is close to the route, clean and well managed. It has a large screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen. The airport is about four miles from the hostel. The Ocean Beach neighborhood with its many diners and dives is just a mile away ... all in all, very good vibe here.
Ave Speed (mph) = 8.5
Max Speed (mph) = 22.0
Time (h:m) = 2:30
Route: SR 21, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, San Diego, HI-Pt. Loma Hostel
I left Elijo State Park early after a blustery, windy, noisy and, mostly sleepless night. The biker camping area is at the far South end of the park with sandy gravel ground and no picnic table, like in other parks. The biker site is also fully exposed to wind conditions from the Pacific ocean ... it is important to stake the tent out well here. Rain was in the forecast for later today so I wanted to get a jump start in the hopes of avoiding whatever deluge was in store for later. Up to now, I was very fortunate to experience good weather since entering California.
The first six miles were easy and then streets and highways will have to be negotiated all the way to the border ... passed Cardiff By The Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, a town with Danish influence, and Torrey Pines State Beach. Then the highway began a long climb to La Jolla Mesa, an area with interesting geological formations. Eventually SR21 becomes Torrey Pines Rd. The route passes the University of California at San Diego, and Scrippts Institute's Stephen Birch Aquarium, then to La Jolla. There are street signs to help bikers weave their way through the city.
There were a few sprinkles but I made it to HI-Pt. Loma Hostel before the rains came in the early evening. The hostel here is close to the route, clean and well managed. It has a large screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen. The airport is about four miles from the hostel. The Ocean Beach neighborhood with its many diners and dives is just a mile away ... all in all, very good vibe here.
Rain was on the way
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