2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

[Stefan Mikes]

@Chargeride: Did I already tell you I loved your "Bloody 'ell!" during your videos?

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Some photos from today's Coast Highway ride south to Del Mar.

First objective: Hot dogs at Moonlight Beach.

The cute 70-something couple we met there has taken this aluminum-framed tandem on major rail trails all over the country — including some famous ones back east that @6zfshdb and others have reported on here.

Next stop was our turnaround at Powerhouse Beach in Del Mar. Spent a very pleasant 15 minutes with the ocean here before heading home.

A moderate crowd at the beach despite the clouds gathering ahead of this evening's storm. These views look from north to south, with the La Jolla Peninsula in the distance in the top photo.

Many things to like about this ride — including the fact that my legs felt stronger than they have in months. The tailwind all the way home was also a nice touch.

Neighbor DB, on the other hand, was in more of a "go slow and smell the roses" mood. Over and over, he'd fall way back while I indulged my case of the zoomies. Then we'd rejoin. Good to have a riding buddy who's fine with that.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

The cute 70-something couple we met there has taken this aluminum-framed tandem on major rail trails all over the country — including some famous ones back east that @6zfshdb and others have reported on here.

"I wouldn't like to change the chains on that bike"
/That's what a stereotypical German would say/