Companion Wanted: Seattle to San Diego by Bicycle July 21 - August 20

[FahadHizam]

Hi

I will ride Seattle to San Diego in 30 days, starting July 21. I will be following the Adventure Cycling Pacific Coast Route. I am planning to alternate between sleeping in motels and camping, but I don't mind camping mostly.

I am in my early 30s and a full-time student in North Dakota. My dates are fixed because of the school, and I have already bought the flights into Seattle and out of San Diego.

To learn about me and get in contact, find me on social media under FahadHizam

Thank you

 

[vernon]

That's a bit of a long shot. Very few folk in the UK have holidays long enough to be ab able to accompany you unless they are: students, teachers or retired.

You are more likely to find riding partners in the USA. Have you used the Adventure Cycling bulletin board system to appeal for ride partners @FahadHizam?

 

[FahadHizam]

Hi Vernon,

I posted on ACA, but not many responded, and not many advertised either. Thought to post on bike forums.

The route is very popular, so hopefully i will find people to share some of it at least.

Thank you

 

[ianrauk]

I would so love to do this. I really would.
I have done San Francisco to San Diego by car and that was beautiful enough. I can imagine on a bike it would simply be amazing.

 

[FahadHizam]

i have travelled the pacific dozens times by car, first time on a bike. It's my first time traveling anywhere by bike lol.

 

[HelenD123]

It's a real rollercoaster of a ride so get some training in. Pretty much none of it is flat. It's worth it though! So beautiful, and I really enjoyed the $5 hiker biker sites.

 

[Dayvo]

It's a real rollercoaster of a ride so get some training in. Pretty much none of it is flat. It's worth it though! So beautiful, and I really enjoyed the $5 hiker biker sites.

Is it mostly uphill or downhill? Headwinds or tailwinds? It's something I might attempt Nov/Dec or Jan/Feb.

 

[rich p]

Is it mostly uphill or downhill? Headwinds or tailwinds? It's something I might attempt Nov/Dec or Jan/Feb.

It'll be a bit fresh, won't it Dave?

 

[FahadHizam]

It's a real rollercoaster of a ride so get some training in. Pretty much none of it is flat. It's worth it though! So beautiful, and I really enjoyed the $5 hiker biker sites.

i got an FTP of 4 watt/kg, is this good enough?

enjoyed your trip journal. I will make sure i go through it again.

I am hoping it will be tailwind most of the time, and i will be packing as light as possible.

Really looking forward to it.

Thank you

 

[HelenD123]

Is it mostly uphill or downhill? Headwinds or tailwinds? It's something I might attempt Nov/Dec or Jan/Feb.

Up and down! You've the best chance of a tailwind doing it north to south. Not sure I'd want to do it Nov-Feb. The first storm of the year blew through northern California when I was there in November and I had to hole up in a motel for 24 hours until the rain subsided. It got dark fairly early too. I had to rush to get to camp every day so I had a chance of getting the tent up and cooking before it got dark.

 

[HelenD123]

i got an FTP of 4 watt/kg, is this good enough?

No idea what that is, sorry! Have you got some mental toughness to go with it? I found that as important as physical strength.

 

[FahadHizam]

No idea what that is, sorry! Have you got some mental toughness to go with it? I found that as important as physical strength.

it will be tough alone, hopefully i don't give up.

thank you

 

[StuartG]

(I got an FTP of 4 watt/kg) No idea what that is, sorry!

Googled enlightenment here: http://forums.roadbikereview.com/coaching/watt-kg-useless-measurement-272456.html

 

[FahadHizam]

Googled enlightenment here: http://forums.roadbikereview.com/coaching/watt-kg-useless-measurement-272456.html

good read, thanks for sharing.

 

[Cathryn]

Dayvo, I think autumn/spring will be fine for it. We've had drought for four years now so you shouldn't get too wet!