PCH 26: Stage 8 Lompoc - Santa Barbara

PCH 26: Stage 7 Grover Beach - Lompoc

PCH 26: Stage 6 part 2 Regent Slide Bypass SBP - Grover Beach

PCH 26: Stage 6 part 1 Regent Slide Bypass

PCH 26: Stage 5 Monterey - Hurricane Point

I began the day with another chorizo burrito and a cup of coffee. I was slow to finish as I was waiting for the temperature to rise above the 3C feels like reading on my phone. 

On the road, it was cold, then I turned into a canyon funneling that coldness right through me. The climbing, the widening of the canyon to a valley, and the beautiful bright sun all warmed me up to a very comfortable ride temperature. 

The road was perfect for cycling, with a super wide shoulder, good tarmac, and wide-open views of brilliant green hills. This was a long climb, almost 30k, but never steep. Then a rocking descent. This made for a great morning on the bike. 

The next segment was on Highway 101 down to and along the Gaviota Coastline. The traffic is definitely fast. I’m testing a new app, and I’ll be able to quantify just how fast. The scenery was perfect: the mountains, the sea, the railway hugging the beach. All very nice. 

A southbound train was traveling slowly, and I made a game of racing the train. That made the kilometers melt away. 

Soon enough, I was entering Santa Barbara. The route passed through the UCSB campus. It was nice to see, full of students going about their studies. Then the last stretch was along very nice cycleways and bike lanes. Very comfy riding. 
 
Another great day on the bike. 

⛰️ Gaviota Pass (41 m) • 🚴⬆️ 2026 = 5,768 m | 🌐 summitbag . com‍
🎷🐛 93.41 new kilometers

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PCH 26: Stage 8 Lompoc - Santa Barbara

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PCH 26: Stage 8 Lompoc - Santa Barbara

PCH 26: Stage 7 Grover Beach - Lompoc

PCH 26: Stage 6 part 2 Regent Slide Bypass SBP - Grover Beach

PCH 26: Stage 6 part 1 Regent Slide Bypass

PCH 26: Stage 5 Monterey - Hurricane Point

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