ALC2014 | Day 7 | Ventura to Los Angeles

60.7 miles, 543.1 “advertised” total miles

Day 7 is a day to say goodbye to friends old and new, but usually just a “ciao” or “à bientôt” or “see ya” or “later” goodbye, not a final goodbye.

I made my way to Los Angeles with such a heavy heart this year. I rode with a final goodbye to my fellow rider and friend, Edna Flores-Lagunta. We both started riding with CAR8. And though Edna didn’t ride every year, she was ever present and her absence leaves me feeling very empty.