The Long Ride
Day 36: Refugio to Malibu Today's Distance: 84 miles Total Distance: 1,789 miles As I packed up this morning I spent some time talking to the older peeps for a bit. It was another dry morning, a little windy, but sunny. My tent almost flew into the ocean when I was packing everything up. Luckily I was able to chase it down before it was fully submerged, but I was ready to get going after that. After a quick 12 miles or so, I reached Goleta and flew through town on the smooth, level road. Right after Goleta I hit Santa Barbara, which at least for today could be called the land of yoga pants and luxury cars. I made a special side trip down State St. specifically for Chipotle. It felt peculiarly touristy for a Tuesday afternoon in Autumn. After Santa Barbara, the book suggested I stop at Carpinteria State Beach for the day, but I had already made up my mind long ago that I would combine today's route and tomorrow's route into one long ri...