My tryst with lighthouses continued as I rode towards Pigeon Point lighthouse on a chilly sunny morning from Montara but after some time, it became foggy and rainy, to a point where the visibility was quite low. It turned colder as I cycled along the coastal

Cycling out of San Francisco was not easy. I had a rather long way to go on this day and I did not want to tire myself out lugging my bike and gear on its steep streets, so I took the metro to the Vallemar Station

San Francisco is a wondrous, awe inspiring city with a very unique vibe that is almost European, a fusion of West Coast exuberance and European classicism. The fascinating city is a blend of cultures from all over the world - Italian, North European, Chinese, Indian, British

Vallejo is a small town some miles away from Sonoma and I had got there well after dark. It was very difficult to find a hostel here so I stayed at a small Inn, after some turned me away thinking I was a tramp. The place

Delightful vineyard country I was staying at a rather cramped motel on the outskirts of Santa Rosa, so when I moved out on drizzly morning, I was glad to be out in the fresh air again. I headed to the nearest restaurant serving breakfast called the Happy

The town of Santa Rosa lies in Sonoma county and was my first brush with the renowned vineyard country of California. It was the stuff that fables are made of. The streets were lined with neo classical Spanish architecture and have a wonderful European charm to

It was amazing to ride out of the state park onto a wonderful coastal road, the CA -1, that hugged the craggy hillside as it twisted and turned along the ocean. Along the way I witnessed great views, pretty roads and even some California state prisoners

The Benbow KOA was quite organised and made for some pleasant camping. The day I cycled out of Benbow campground, was bright, sunny with just a few clouds in the sky. A brilliant day perfect for cycling. The air was bracing and a bit chilly but