I made it out to San Diego last night. All yesterday’s posts seemed to have gotten “lost” in a new server update or something. It doesn’t really matter, but kind of bugs you that you spend time doing something all for nothing.

I’m back on in La Jolla near the top of Mt. Soledad. It is around a 1000 foot climb when you figure going over the top and then down and back up. I’ve been coming to the San Diego area to ride for a long time now. It has changed a bunch. Way more congested. But, if you’re out riding on your own, it’s not a problem.

Today I’m going to just ride out of La Jolla up to North County and do a Rancho Santa Fe loop. Probably stop at the bakery, that I posted some photos off a couple weeks ago, and then ride back. 3 hours. Lots of climbing. Easy on the mind. It’s supposed to be nearly 70 today here. Totally calm. Sometimes I wonder if riding is too easy here. The miles go quick because of the views. There isn’t a ton of Kansas type wind to fight. And the temperatures are nearly perfect. It doesn’t seem right for some reason. The opulence here applies to everything. The real estate, automobiles and especially the weather.

Okay. Better get out now that the traffic has calmed down.

My view as I write this.

This was at the baggage claim in the San Diego Airport. Claim device? Guess the haven't heard the phrase baggage carousel.

Yesterday was perfect. I got nearly 60 miles in. I felt just mediocre, so rode mainly on the coast highway. Like I said, the scenery is great. I got a ton accomplished other than riding too, which is always a plus. I’m driving up to Irvin, CA on Friday to visit Shimano and get some stuff. Right now I’m heading out with Don and Sue for their normal Thursday morning ride. I can count how many times a year I ride at 7 am on one hand. Doing this ride is usually throughout the year is 3 out of 5 fingers. It is only painful waking up and the first 10 minutes. Then it is great. A big loop of Rancho Santa Fe. Hopefully a bakery stop. Okay. Here are some photos of yesterday.

This is a photo of the place where I first ever rode a MTB bike. Alexi had flown out to San Diego and brought bikes for Roy Knickman and myself for the first NORBA National Championships. We put them together and rode this trail along the railroad tracks in Cardiff by the Sea.

If you've never been to the Pannikin Coffeeshop in Encinitas, you should make it a point to go. I've been coming here forever it seems. It's great.

Inside the Pannikin. Super bakery selection and good coffee.

2nd to last cliimb of the day. Torrey Pines State Park. I usually take the inside road up through the park instead of staying on the coast hwy.

Photo from the top of Torrey Pines looking South towards La Jolla.

Quite a bunch of palm trees at the tennis club in La Jolla.

The cove at La Jolla. A wonderful place.

Dog walking with Don on Mt. Soledad. My calves are toast from walking downhill.

Dinner at Ichiban Pacific Beach. My favorite restaurant here.