SLO Pinnacles Traveller 600k

I am finally getting around to posting the pictures from my fun journey from San Jose to Oxnard that I rode on my bike last month (April 12-13, to be precise). A delay caused by a power outage as well as a week without home Internet.

I did most of the ride with my friend Jasmine with parts of it with other riders. The weather was nice, with warm temperatures during the day and cool, but pleasant at the coast.

The route took us past Pinnacles National Park (hence the name) and through some more remote sections towards Paso Robles. We then turned towards the coast to the overnight stop in Santa Maria.

The second day took us through Solvang and back towards the coast where we passed through lovely Santa Barbara and then further east to the finish in Oxnard.

I’ve done this ride 3 times now, and it’s still one of my favorite routes. I hope to enjoy riding it again in the future.

Riding with Jasmine after our big group broke up past Hollister
Our small group rolling past Hollister
We passed through patches of morning fog
We joined some other riders and rode together on this remote stretch of road on the way to Paso Robles
We rode along this river gully as the road gradually climbed higher
Finally we created the high point of the route climaxing with this steep section
Approaching Morro Bay late in the day, with good views of the Morro Bay rock (photo of me thanks to Jasmine)
Sunset over the ocean as we approached San Luis Obispo
More fog on the second day really made this photo of the trees and cows interesting
Not a super bloom year but there were still nice patches of poppies
Passing through Santa Barbara with its palm trees
Foggy view of Rincon Island near Mussel Shoals Beach

Posted: May 1, 2025 by

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