Day 4 we go back to the coast during the first part of the day. The highlight of Day 4, is the halfway point after we climb the "Evil Twins", which really aren't that evil or steep, just the nick name for them. This year wasn't fogged in like last and was a beautiful climb.
Michael is the rider taking the selfie. He is so good at them with his big smile, I asked him to put himself in the shot. Such a great expression, that we were all feeling, reaching the 1/2 way mark.
Jan, Brandon, Isabelle & Julio on the rock.
Mary, a first time Roadie on Sweep Team, got a chance to pose too. Julio, strong as ever, did the upside down hold.
Jan, Brandon, Isabelle & Julio on the rock.
Mary, a first time Roadie on Sweep Team, got a chance to pose too. Julio, strong as ever, did the upside down hold.
Tom & Keith, PG&E team members on the Roadie Traffic team, both 1st timers also, got to pose.
The Traffic team transports by vehicle from camp to camp, & posed with Coney, the safety mascot. You can't tell from the photo, but the other side of the rock is a steep cliff down the mountain.
Isabelle, Jan and Julio stopped at the bottom of the long, steep,
windy descent for another photo op.
PG&E donates the use of their parking lot in Avilla for Rest Stop 3 on Day 4. Julio, Jan and Isabelle found each other there. Looks like that sign could use a fresh coat of paint.
I can't say enough about the yummy Brown Butter Cookies. Teammate Rick bought 2 dozen to share and it made me realize I should have stopped there too.
Another favorite afternoon spot is the Old West Cinnamon shop in Pismo Beach. Many cyclists stop there and sometimes folks are just handing out the rolls to cyclists.
I (Jan) stop at a small family owned Ice Cream shop a couple of blocks past the Cinnamon shop.
This year I had Espresso Chip.
Julio & Isabelle waited for Jan at Rest Stop 4 while they watched the entertainment. RS4 is famous for their wild and crazy costumes and skits, usually involving singing and dancing.
This year was not disappointing.
