You will find below the newly annouced ALC8 route descriptions (scenic highlights, terrain etc.) and daily mileages (subject to change). Whoohoo!
Day 1 (May 31)
San Francisco to Santa Cruz (79.3 miles)
ALC adventure begins! It includes some of the best scenery and cycling roads that San Mateo County has to offer. Tailwinds prevail along scenic CA Hwy 1 to Harvey West Park in the City of Santa Cruz.
Day Two (June 1)
Santa Cruz to King City (107.6 miles)
A long mileage day with relatively flat terrain that leads through the Salinas Valley, also known as Steinbeck Country. The lushness of vineyards, strawberry and artichoke fields stretch as far as the eye can see in all directions as we descend into King City.
Day Three (June 2)
King City to Paso Robles (66.7 miles)
Known as Quadbuster, which is only a small part of the route on Day 3. Pedaling on remote roads and passing only a few small quaint stores, through Mission San Miguel, one of California’s 21 historic Missions. The day ends at the Mid State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles.
Day Four (June 3)
Paso Robles to Santa Maria (94.1 miles)
A feast for the eyes with stunning vistas and ocean views that give way to sprawling fields of farmland and even some quaint seaside towns. Conquering the infamous Evil Twins before lunch, the views from the top of that second sister hill are nothing short of spectacular. Riding through the city of Pismo Beach (smelling Cinnamon Rolls?!) and on into Preisker Park in the beautiful Central California city of Santa Maria. Highlight of the day: Half Way to LA!!
Day Five (June 4)
Santa Maria to Lompoc (66.8 miles)
A beautiful and scenic ride through Santa Maria. The scenery will be classic Central California with sprawling vineyards and ancient oak trees. Lunch in Solvang - a town founded by Danish immigrants. The authentic Danish architecture, thatched roofs, traditional windmills give the town an old world feel. Pedalling through Buellton, home of the world famous Pea Soup Andersen’s and heading into Lompoc. Highlight of the day: Everyone looks fabulous in that Red Dress!
Day Six (June 5)
Lompoc to Ventura(85.5 miles)
Pedaling through vast expansive ranchlands with wildflower covered hills! As riding toward the coast through the gorgeous Gaviota Pass where meets US101, passing through the heart of Santa Barbara, Montecito and Carpinteria and on into the San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura. Highlight of the day: Dolphin sightings!!
Day Seven (Jun 6)
Ventura to Los Angeles (61.5 miles)
Pedaling through Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme (pronounced Why-Knee-Me) and Malibu, you will see the military planes on display while passing the Naval Air Station before CA Hwy 1 aka the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Once on PCH it’s a straight shot down the coastline for about 20 miles. Enjoy the southern California sights of surfers and beach goers through Malibu toward LA. Now where is my bed?
Day 1 (May 31)
San Francisco to Santa Cruz (79.3 miles)
ALC adventure begins! It includes some of the best scenery and cycling roads that San Mateo County has to offer. Tailwinds prevail along scenic CA Hwy 1 to Harvey West Park in the City of Santa Cruz.
Day Two (June 1)
Santa Cruz to King City (107.6 miles)
A long mileage day with relatively flat terrain that leads through the Salinas Valley, also known as Steinbeck Country. The lushness of vineyards, strawberry and artichoke fields stretch as far as the eye can see in all directions as we descend into King City.
Day Three (June 2)
King City to Paso Robles (66.7 miles)
Known as Quadbuster, which is only a small part of the route on Day 3. Pedaling on remote roads and passing only a few small quaint stores, through Mission San Miguel, one of California’s 21 historic Missions. The day ends at the Mid State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles.
Day Four (June 3)
Paso Robles to Santa Maria (94.1 miles)
A feast for the eyes with stunning vistas and ocean views that give way to sprawling fields of farmland and even some quaint seaside towns. Conquering the infamous Evil Twins before lunch, the views from the top of that second sister hill are nothing short of spectacular. Riding through the city of Pismo Beach (smelling Cinnamon Rolls?!) and on into Preisker Park in the beautiful Central California city of Santa Maria. Highlight of the day: Half Way to LA!!
Day Five (June 4)
Santa Maria to Lompoc (66.8 miles)
A beautiful and scenic ride through Santa Maria. The scenery will be classic Central California with sprawling vineyards and ancient oak trees. Lunch in Solvang - a town founded by Danish immigrants. The authentic Danish architecture, thatched roofs, traditional windmills give the town an old world feel. Pedalling through Buellton, home of the world famous Pea Soup Andersen’s and heading into Lompoc. Highlight of the day: Everyone looks fabulous in that Red Dress!
Day Six (June 5)
Lompoc to Ventura(85.5 miles)
Pedaling through vast expansive ranchlands with wildflower covered hills! As riding toward the coast through the gorgeous Gaviota Pass where meets US101, passing through the heart of Santa Barbara, Montecito and Carpinteria and on into the San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura. Highlight of the day: Dolphin sightings!!
Day Seven (Jun 6)
Ventura to Los Angeles (61.5 miles)
Pedaling through Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme (pronounced Why-Knee-Me) and Malibu, you will see the military planes on display while passing the Naval Air Station before CA Hwy 1 aka the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Once on PCH it’s a straight shot down the coastline for about 20 miles. Enjoy the southern California sights of surfers and beach goers through Malibu toward LA. Now where is my bed?
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