Arcata to Humbolt State Park, California: 56 miles
Soo drove Jordan and I to Arcata where we stopped our ride yesterday. Today feels like a good day. My legs feel good, the weather is just right and we finally have a tail wind. Just south of Eureka on 101, we hit a stretch of level road with a tail wind. I rode hard and we cruised along at around 23 mph. Boy did that feel good.
We stopped off at Rio Del for pizza and root beer. Pizza sure tastes good after riding about 40 miles. We continued the ride following the Eel River. Beautiful country. At some point, we peeled off 101 and rode the Avenue of the Giants. The redwoods are spectacular. Unfortunately at about 5 miles from our destination, my right knee started hurting for the first time. Must have been the hard riding. It's frustrating because my mind wants to do more than my body is able to do.
We arrived at the campground before Soo and Martin. Our campsite is huge. Lots of space and big trees. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's layover day.
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