The ride to Solvang was only possible because I had already traveled over 410 miles. The legs are stronger, my breathing is strong enough to force oxygen and CO2 in an out sufficiently for the legs to work, and a buddy from more than 50 years has been telling me that I can do it. Find a gear, set a pace, and just don’t stop pedaling until you get to the top. Twice on the Foxen Canyon route from Santa Maria that became invaluable advice. I left the motel about 7:00 AM and arrived in Solvang around 3:00. But I had a leisurely lunch in Los Olivos - a salad, always a salad at every meal on this trip, and then it was all downhill to Solvang.
Thursday, day eleven ride, was 40 miles in 5:45 hours.
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