Big Basin to Santa Cruz to Sunset State Beach

We woke at Big Basin after a crazy night's sleep and still had no bus. With more help from friends, Travis and Sara were able to borrow a car to return the warm layers supplied by Nicole's cousin in Felton. They then headed up to the broken bus to get all of our stuff in case the bus wouldn't start any time soon.
Riders left the campground and cruised on into Santa Cruz. With time to spare, we treated ourselves to the fruits of civilization. Some sipped coffee at a rootsy cafe, others sat and got waited on at a Thai food joint. We hit up a bike shop, a health food store and checked out the cozy city. So much to see and do in too little time. Santa Cruz is a close, open, bike friendly community, with lots of beautiful parks and nooks, florishing farm and garden projects, entertaining people, and quality establishments. Though they have their share of issues, they have a lot of regard for the environment and for the health and well-being of the people.

At 3pm we met up to continue riding towards Sunset Beach State Park, still 20 miles away. We arrived to the campground at sunset and what passes us on the way in but a glorious, shining, purring bus! Thankful and excited to have the group back together again, we enjoyed a delicious meal and some well deserved, warm, peaceful rest.


Miles rode: 47
Flats: Travis, 1
Written By: Abigail & Kyla