Day #50 & #51 - California.

Day #50 - This morning we woke up early enough to avoid the wind. We met up with another biker, who's also supported but started in Florida and is heading to San Francisco. She's biking across America for her 50th birthday. Go figure!


We finally made it to California and were greeted with a mountain. This place is is beautiful. Biking to the peak of the mountain, a rude guy sped past us and hit an oncoming car. With a loud whack they hit each other's rear view mirrors. The guy who caused the wreck by passing us started yelling and cursing at us before calling us over. He asked for our ID's, licenses and insurance. [We didn't give him any] He was pretty angry with us but after a while he finally drove off. Meanwhile, another truck pulled up on the other side of the road with a flat tire. Cameron, Matt and I volunteered to help two lady's change their flat tire. Changing a car tire is a lot different from a bike tire....we are always practicing new skills.











It was our good turn for the day and they both warmly welcomed us to California. We biked a total of 105 miles to a resort half way up the mountain...... Without cell service, which is why this post is late.

Day #51 - Today we had to finish biking up the mountain before going down. We started at over 8,000 feet and are now staying in Sacramento, at see level. It is so much easier to breathe at this elevation.











This morning was freezing and there was snow where we were biking, but by noon the temperatures rose and became the opposite extreme. Hot. We biked a total of 132 miles today, leaving just 80 miles for tomorrow... Our last day! I don't know what I'm going to do everyday after this trip. I'm so used to biking all day and now I only have one more day. I'm excited to finish my trip :).











[Our bikes leaning on our support vehicle ready for action]

Stephen Rosenberger.

Location:Tolliver St,Sacramento,United States