- Date: July 26, 2008
- Distance: 34.34 miles
- Total riding time: 2:50
Today’s ride was our 3rd Saturday ride with the Claremont Senior Bicycle Group (CSBG). (Our 2nd ride with them was last weekend when we rode to the Corner Bakery Cafe in Glendora for breakfast. No pictures but it’s worth mentioning the most delicious oatmeal — chilled, mixed with plain yogurt, fruit, and nuts, YUM-0! — and the great company of the small group who went. But back to the SART…)
Today we rode the Santa Ana River Trail (also known as the SART) to Huntington Beach (also known as Surf City USA). This was our first ride on the SART. As with all Saturday morning rides with the CSBG, we met at the Joslyn Center in Claremont. From there, we caravaned by car to a lot near Anaheim Stadium for a “short” version of the trail. Some of the members started at Green River for a longer (65-70 mile) version of the ride. Our leader again today was our 85-years-young member whom I refer to as “Dr. Jim” (to distinguish him from my Jim).
After not riding for a week, my legs did not feel up to the continuous pedaling for 16 miles in a head wind to the beach. However, they quickly recovered as we approached the beach and felt the cool ocean breeze. We stopped on the sidewalk at the beach for our first potty break…
… and pictures to prove that, yes, we really did ride to the beach…
… then rode along the sidewalk, dodging walkers and other riders of all types for about 3 miles, until we turned up a street and headed for brunch at the Shore House Cafe where we enjoyed a delicious meal of french toast. I was so hungry when the plate arrived at the table that I forgot to get the intended photo, but here’s one to show how much I liked it…
The ride back was much easier aided by a tail wind…. or, maybe it was the carbo-load we ate for brunch.
Another fun day and a great ride with the CSBG!
