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500KM of Bicycling (South Bay to Los Angeles)


GPS Route of Bicycling to LA

In 2017, my friend and I embarked on a challenging and adventurous bicycling trip from the South Bay Area to Los Angeles. Over nine days, we covered approximately 500 kilometers. This blog is a summary of our journey, the reasons behind it, and the experiences we had along the way.

Why We Did It

Bicycling 500 kilometers over nine days is no small feat, especially for those who aren’t regular cyclists. My motivations were as follows:

How We Did It

By the end of the trip, I was thoroughly sunburned. Cycling in the July heat felt like being roasted in an oven.

Day-by-Day Summary

Selected Photos

Jayaprakash bicycling to Los Angeles on 2nd Day.
Day 1: Warming up before getting ready to sleep.
Jayaprakash having breakfast while bicycling to Los Angeles.
Day 2: Having breakfast at Denny's.
Jayaprakash Sundararaj at San Luis.
On Highway 101 near San Luis Obispo.
Bicycling to LA
Day 5: On a hill with beautiful clouds in the distance. The most peaceful day. The first day that ended as planned.
Bicycling to LA
Lightly packed backpack with bicycle, including all essentials.

Thanks to Ram Addanki, Ashish, and Kannan Sundar for helping with the preparations.