Day 6 Saturday, May 9 Malibu to Torrence (LA)

Up early again, about 6:45. It is a cool, misty morning. Luckily there is a big uphill 1st thing out of the campground so we warmed quickly. 3 1/4 miles and we FINALLY reached a Starbucks. (I dont know why they put them so far apart).

There were other cyclists at the Starbucks and our bikes attracted the usual attention. We met Bruce Tenny, CEO of yikesid.com (www.yikesid.com, 888-842-2305x13, mobile 310-567-0067). He has developed a medical ID which attached to a strap on a bike helmet. He agreed to 'ID' Fred and I for our China trip.

More hills like yesterday thru Malibu. Not fun.

There is a 22 mile on the beach bike path from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach. Nice!


Lunch at Cora's Coffee Shop (1802 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310-451-9562), where we stopped on our last bike trip. GREAT Coffee. Tastes like Italian coffee; strong but not bitter. As for Jose, the waiter. Nice guy.

We walked our bikes through Venice Beach. Lots of interesting people. Weird and interesting. Lots of street vendors and performers.

I passed 9 ice cream push carts and didnt buy an ice cream bar. We I saw the 10th one, I figured it must be God's will, and who am I to rebuke God. But I did wait until the evening. When I saw the Baskin Robbins, I knew it was meant to be. Fred, showed stoic discipline and didnt have any, probably because God wasnt giving the signs to him.

We saw several interesting beach houses. Interesting modern architecture with lots of glass.

Muscle bound guys were lifting weights at Muscle Beach. Fred and I decided to keep our shirts on.

Arrived at the Travelodge in Torrence about 6:00. Showered then went out for dinner (getting tired of grocery store salads) at The Hawaiian King. Hawaiian chicken for each.

Today
Distance 39.5 miles
Ave speed 8.3 (we walked our bikes through Venice beach)
Max speed 32 mph
Saddle Time 4:43

Total to Date
Distance 191 miles
Saddle Time 27:45

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