Standish Hickey to MacKerricher campground (Hwy 1)

Our bike leg this round confronted us with the infamous "Legget Hill"...a "hill" that climbs 2000 ft. in five grueling miles.  After the long uphill haul, a 15 mile decent suddenly returned us to the splendor of the Pacific Ocean, along California's famous coastal Highway One.  Like a Mike Tyson punch to the face, the ocean hit us with a spectacular presence, following several days winding around big trees.  Justin and Jen met us near the top of the hill for a short and welcomed water break.  

After several miles of meandering in and out of small, quirky coastal towns, more cow pastures, and towering groves of Eucalyptus trees, we cycled our way to our resting place, a campground with miles of lapping waves and rocks full of playful young seals.