Day #0: Arcata to McKinleyville (7 mi)

They say “well begun is half done,” but in our case, it seems the question is whether half done is well begun! After six years we decided to find out.

So, here we are. Look familiar?

After grabbing our bikes from the (still) friendly and (extremely) helpful folks at Revolution Bicycles, we headed north, embarking on Glen and Alissa’s Pacific Coast Cycling Tour: The Northern Half.

Because of the late (but not delayed this time!) flight, we didn’t go far — just to McKinleyville where we stayed in a home with quite possibly the best ocean view yet:

The easy start and comfortable place to stay left us relaxed and ready for the real firsr day of cycling tomorrow.

p.s. The day began back in LA abandoning poor Hobie, who was devastated by our disloyalty.

Those of you who have met her will immediately recognize this is not actually her. Hobie was thrilled to get to spend time with her favorite human Sheila, her puppy-kindergarten teacher.