3 Bikes 3 Countries all in 3 Weeks!!

Our bike trip from Vancouver Canada to Mexico:

Most of the ride will be following the USA Pacific Coast Highway through the states of Washington, Oregon and California before crossing the border into Mexico.

We aim put an end to the suffering that athletes endure due to their attire, lycra's not a lifestyle, its a choice!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Day 21

The Final Day!!!  Huntington Beach CA to Tijuana Mexico.

We left Keevin's house under the escort of Keevin and Slater for the first hour.
The ride was really nice through all the scenic Orange County beach towns, Laguna, Del Mar, etc. Good bike trail the whole way. We entered San Diego and rode into downtown and the water front before catching the ferry over to Coronado. From there is was a fast 20 miles to the US / Mexico boarder.  The closer we got to the border the worse the riding got and the less bike friendly the drivers were.

On arrival at the border we had a few problems crossing - they had shut off the bike lane and we weren't allowed to walk our bikes through the pedestrian lane.  Eventually we found a way though. 

On advice from pretty much everyone we were told to get in and get out of Mexico quickly.  Currently the area is very dangerous and not a good place to be after dark. There were military patrol men walking the streets with M16's.

We met up with Mum and Dad on the streets of Tijuana and went straight for the food stands. I downed 2 huge burritos, Anne had Tacos while Mum and Dad guarded the bikes.  We were quite a spectacle over there in our colorful lycra riding gear, and deffinatly got a few looks.

After the food and a look around we made our way back into the US before it got dark. We got into the car and drove back to Huntington Beach.
Total mileage today: 118. Total for the trip: 1804 miles.




7 am start with Slater and Keevin
San Deigo Ciry from the ferry and Mid Way air craft carrier.
Burrittos in Te Juana!!!
Made it!! the streets of Mexico.
Mum and Dad guarding the bikes while we order food.
Total miles 1803.7
Mexico, Te Juana
21 days, 1804 miles.




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  1. Slater FletcherSeptember 10, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    over 1800 miles and the tan lines to prove it! Anne's arm is looking uber dark in that picture.

    I keep trying to think of what was more inspiring.. the fact that you did all of those miles, looks so fresh or how cool it was to see you and your family. Awesome! Glad we got to ride a few miles with you.

    Best of luck on the next adventure. Keep us posted.

    Slate

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