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buzz666 
| 22 Aug 12:23 |
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Joined: 22 Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Bike: My Profile | Im thinking of cycling with a few friends next summer from Vancouver to San Diego over about 6weeks. Just wondering if anyones done anything similar? I wanna find out how tough its going to be. I know its pretty much all costal so not to many hills. We're thinking of doing about 40/50 miles a day, which we think is do-able. does anyone also know of any must see places that arnt obvious tourist places? Any feedback would be great :) |
| My Latest Route: Aug 2009 Swansea Bay Quick Cycle | |
| photojoe | 05 Sep 15:23 |
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Joined: 05 Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Bike: | Have you read The Hungry Cyclist by Tom Kevill Davies http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hungry-Cyclist-Pedalling-Americas-Perfect/dp/0007278845/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252178434&sr=1-1 I am sure this was part of his route so may give you some usefull info although I haven't read it yet so not totally sure how much info there is on the route itself. Good luck with the trip anyway. |
| redneck | 02 Oct 10:58 |
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Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Bike: | I have driven from san francisco to san diego. I would definitely recommend Carmel as a place to visit/stay, also La jolla is a really cool place with a laid back atmosphere. Venice beach is an "interesting" spot to visit also. Not much help I know, but may be useful. |
| john23rd | 09 Oct 15:19 |
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Joined: 09 Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Bike: | hi buzz I did this trip last year from 1st september til 10th october. dont be fooled there are plenty of hills till you get past lompoc. Need any info contact me on John_boyle101@hotmail.com or read my blog on john_boyle101.blogspot.com |
| Symonsmith | 30 Sep 22:48 |
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Joined: 30 Sep 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: | Hi buzz, I am cycling the route now and I am in san Francisco at the moment, there are a few hills but if u stick to mostly route 101 and route 1 it will be about 1500-2000 ft climb tops. I got a lonely planet book called, 'cycling the west coast of America' it has been our bible!!! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/191-3551398-5698308?a=1864503246 I navigated for the first 20 days with little map usage and just this book. Not that I would suggest doing that though. We camped mostly at nice state parks. If you like beautiful coast views, an amazing challenge and quiet local towns. U will love it!! Check out westcoastriderz.org, my website about it. And my Bly on it says alot |
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dudley
| 01 Oct 09:18 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | hi there, No idea how fit / old you are, but i think you can comfortably up the mileage, and still see plenty along the way. at an average speed of 10mph (this is very leisurely) you will cover your alloted distance before lunch. if you can average 12mph when moving, which is not too much of a challenge, 60 miles is only 5 hours in the saddle, or 2.5 hours each side of a leisurely lunch. That way you can either shorten the trip, or take more time out or even whole days, in key locations along the way. that said, i know absolutely nothing about the Canadian / US coast. |
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| Peteandian | 09 Apr 05:51 |
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Joined: 09 Apr 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | We cycled the US Pacific Coast (Vancouver to San Diego) in Sept/Oct 2011. Our full trip log can be found at: http://www.peteandianhittheroad.co.uk/2011/11/2203-miles-vancouver-to-san-diego-complete/ We rarely did over 60miles a day - mainly 30/40 miles a day. It's a great trip. |
| Nielsonc | 12 May 01:15 |
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Joined: 12 May 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | Hi I stumbled upon this site while looking for a route through spain and france. I am American and have biked coast to coast many times and have ridden Vancouver to San Diego (where I live). You absolutely MUST go to www.adventurecycling.org and purchase/ use their Western coast maps! This is a fantastic organization with great maps. The ride is spectacular ! Have fun and beware of the logging trucks in Oregon! |
| Jeremaya | 24 Dec 12:06 |
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Joined: 24 Dec 2015 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi, just did the route this Summer and kept this blog about it, hope it helps anyone looking for information to prepare their trip on the West Coast! cognac8.wordpress.com/category/vancouver-san-diego/ |
| Jeremaya | 24 Dec 12:08 |
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Joined: 24 Dec 2015 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi, just did the route this Summer and kept this blog about it, hope it helps anyone looking for information to prepare their trip on the West Coast! cognac8.wordpress.com/category/vancouver-san-diego/ |
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