Ride Report: Solvang Century

Rick, Lisa, Jackie, Steve, Craig and John gather at the start

March 10, 2013.  The Windbreakers and friends have returned from a fantastic weekend in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley participating in the 2013 Solvang Century.  A beautiful route beginning in Solvang along the Santa Ynez River valley to Lompoc, then through Vandenburg AFB and Santa Maria.  With some tailwinds finally helping the route continued up Foxen Canyon and the infamous "wall" at mile 90, then back to Solvang along beautiful Ballard Canyon Rd.  Everyone gathered at Solvang Brewing Company for a celebratory beer!

Rusack Vineyards, Ballard Canyon

Craig and Rick-lead the pack back to the barn

Santa Rosa Road

We finished off the weekend with Sunday visits to Figueroa Mountain Brewery, Rusack Vineyards for wine tasting, and lunch in Los Olivos. Ride On!!