Day 2 - Sunshine, Tailwinds, and Endless Coastline
You cannot ask for a better day on the bike! Tailwinds, blue skies, and the California coast stretching out in front of you. I traveled about 62 miles with 3,000 feet of climbing, from Half Moon Bay down past Santa Cruz to Capitola.
The weather was perfect. Cool, sunny, and just windy enough to give me a strong tailwind most of the way. It made the pedaling feel easy, and the miles rolled by fast. After a stormy first day, it was a welcome change.
I spent most of the day riding along the coast. There were big waves, open beaches, and the ocean off to my side almost the whole way. The rolling hills made the riding a lot of fun. Every climb was followed by a smooth descent back toward the ocean. Between the views and the flow of the ride, it was the kind of day that reminds me why I love being out on the bike.
I finished the day in Capitola just past Santa Cruz, feeling grateful for the good weather and the good start to the journey.
I also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. I am honestly overwhelmed by the support. Seeing how many people are behind this cause has been incredibly encouraging and it gives me even more motivation to keep riding.