Once again getting the boot on the toll road, we discovered the parallel road to be lovely and stayed on that - not overly concerning ourselves with the signs that said the road was closed for 16k outside Ensenada for construction. Bikes must be able to get through, right? We´d find out in 50k. After a gorgeous afternoon of coastal riding and lots of friendly shouts and smiles from pedestrians and passing traffic, we arrived at the road closure. A group of about ten men flagged us down and informed us that we could not continue. We must take the 3 well around and cut back to Ensenada. A significant detour. We discussed further and they decided we could take a chance - but watch out for the maquinas. We pressed on. And were rewarded with an totally open road ranging from pristine pave to loose gravel. Everyu mile or so we came upon a construction tema that either cheered us on or stared slightly disapprovingly as we smiled and glided by with - ¨Buenas tardes - Gracias - El camino esta hermosa, bien hecho!" It was a fun ride, all the more so for the joy of knowing we were getting away with something.
We arrived in Ensenada, I broke a spoke riding into the parking lot of our hotel, grabbed a few Cerveza Indios, did some maintenance and called it a day.
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