Day 1 - 44.8 miles

We started at Ocean Beach in San Diego, full of energy and excitement.  The first few miles were flat and fun, riding along the San Diego River and watching all the egrets in the water.  Then the climbing started and never stopped.  We climbed for at least 20 -30 miles.  Along the way we enjoyed Mission Vielo Park, but soon the joy disappeared and grim reality set in.  We finally made it to our camp and figured out how to put up the tent.  Life is looking up, but tomorrow will have lots of climbing too.