Arthritis Ride - Day 7 - Buellton (Solvang) to Aventura

92.5 miles from Solvang to Aventura through beautiful, sunny Santa Barbara. The first part of the ride started with a climb on Hwy 101 and then a nice swift downhill! Thank God for the CHP.

It was perfect riding weather along the coast and seeing the ocean and the beaches. We got to help a woman (75 years old and her 95 year old mom) when the flap from their truck got caught around the tire, as we were
cycling. We were able to cut off the flap and they were on their way. They were ranchers, but she explained that she left her tools back at the ranch. It is amazing when you slow down, how you can help another person just by asking.

Also, it is special when various people along the way are thanking us for riding for a cure for arthritis! Honking and yelling - very supportive! Very, very special!

Day 8 is coming tomorrow and into Santa Monica.