Day 3 is also the day we ride on Highway 101. YES, THE FREEWAY. Keep this in mind: you may NOT pass another rider unless you are both well within the white line. And the road on the shoulder totally sucks with deep cracks and buckles in the asphalt. So PAY ATTENTION and listen for someone saying "on your left" because you'll need to move over to the right for them. NO ONE MAY PASS OUTSIDE THE WHITE LINE. And if you are going to pass then SHOUT : "ON YOUR LEFT" BEFORE YOU GET TO THEM so they have time to mover over.
It's funny, once you climb Quadbuster you think your all done for the day.LOL! Day 3 is usually a very warm day, right now it's forecast for 85 to 90 degrees so wear layers and plan accordingly.
Day 4- Paso Robles to Santa Maria: This is the day we reach the halfway point in our ride. The pull off for taking a picture with the "halfway to L.A." sign is on the left side of the highway so be extremely careful when you pull off. Unofficially, many people stop in Cayucos for coffee (or if you get there 'round 11:30 you can have burgers and fries as it comes just before the lunch stop). Also on Day 4 is an unofficial stop in Pismo Beach for World Famous Cinnamon Rolls. I used to stop and eat a cinnamon roll and iced coffee so that I would BLAZE through the rest of the route. Just remember that, THAT kind of sugar rush drops with a thud.. so make sure you still stop at each rest stop to grab a small snack.
