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Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint 🌉
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November 19, 2017
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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This demanding road cycling route takes you along California's iconic Highway 1, offering an immersive sensory experience through the Big Sur coastline. You'll navigate a constant roller coaster of significant climbs and descents, with panoramic ocean views from hundreds of feet above sea level. The route's centerpiece is the Bixby Creek Bridge, an architectural marvel providing sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean and rugged canyons. Keep an eye out for marine wildlife and diverse ecosystems as you cycle past beaches, bluffs, and even glimpses of redwood forests.
Be prepared for a challenging ride; this 71.6-mile (115.2 km) loop involves a substantial 4747 feet (1447 metres) of elevation gain and typically takes around 5 hours and 44 minutes. Highway 1 can be narrow with limited shoulder space in areas, and vehicular traffic can be heavy, especially during peak seasons. Always check current road conditions before heading out, as landslides and washouts, particularly in winter and spring, can lead to closures.
Cycling this stretch of Highway 1 is considered a
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