Compared to Washington’s Capital Crescent Trail along the Potomac, the Santa Ana Trail is a poor cousin. It’s not well marked in places, making it easy to wander into dead end side trails, as I did three times.  But it is a splendid trail for jogging and biking and serves a touring cyclist well by proceeding inland 30 miles, avoiding the road traffic of the … Continue reading Huntington Beach to Riverside

Newport Beach, CA: This attempt to ride from L.A. to Phoenix is underway. Arriving at Long Beach airport from Salt Lake and DC, the bike box was intact and waiting at baggage claim.  It took 30 minutes or so to get it assembled, dispose of the box and get under way on a sunny 70 degree Southern California afternoon. East of what was the main … Continue reading From Long Beach to the Santa Ana Trail