Day 2: Santa Cruz to Marina

If Day 1 was perfect, Day 2 was anything but. About 20 miles after we left Santa Cruz, it started to drizzle... then sprinkle... then rain. I struggled for about another 20 miles, with inadequate gear (like almost everybody else) then got to Rest Stop 2. Shortly thereafter, it was announced that the route was closed and that we would all gather in a nearby church, from which we would be "sagged" to King City -- all 200 of us. An additional 1100+ people (!) were stuck in nearby Salinas, where the Red Cross declared a disaster and brought in coffee and supplies. An exciting day! The 2-hour wait for a bus to King City was somewhat less than exciting, but we were treated like visiting royalty, and people's spirits remained high. Of course I'm disappointed to miss out on what would have been my first "century" ride, but I'll have other chances!