Bike Adventure

Today, I went on a long bike ride with a friend.  We started early in the morning (8am to be exact) from our neighborhood area.  Then, we rode all the way down to Manhattan Beach where, we grabbed lunch at On Deck Restaurant.  After our lunch break, we returned back home in approx. 26.6 miles. For someone (like me) who has not touched a bike in a while, I think that bike ride was a huge accomplishment. My legs are sore and I can't imagine what they will be like tomorrow. Although, I had a great time and it was worth it.  Here are hot spots to remember for my next bike adventure. 

Surfing for beginners: Manhattan Beach by the pier. They have great small to medium sized waves.  If you prefer remote areas, head north in between Manhattan Beach and El Segundo. The waves are similar to the ones by the pier and it's less crowded (both for surfing and tanning).  

On Deck Restaurant (in Manhattan Beach): From their food display to the taste, you can't go wrong with anything on their menu.  Beat the crowd by heading there early. We arrived around 10am and got seated right away.  However, within 30 min. the place was packed.
http://www.yelp.com/c/manhattan-beach-ca-us/restaurants

Bike Path Route: starts near the Baldwin Hills Park where Jefferson and National meets. It's easy to miss it but, google does a great job of locating the area (see previous post). The entire route is through a canal and it rarely has people on it. As an L.A. resident, I never knew this route existed but, now I am thinking of investing in a good bike and making it a habit to ride on a daily base.

Happy Sunday!