Today's Ride
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Oh, what a day. Started out with Woz blowing his gaskets bc of a broken pump bracket, which he of course had to remove b4 we could even get going. Later got chased by a bunch of cows coming at full speed Pamplona style and finally full stop with a beer can stuck to my front wheel... :facepalm:
A very nice ride indeed!
A very nice ride indeed!
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Today-Sunday-Lovely backside shot of Woz :roll: I would think your fender would shed that can, but I guess not. All that and the bulls chasing you did indeed make for an interesting ride, I'm sure, 26er. I had a nice hard climb up 900' to the West of town for my day-breezy and about 78 F. up high...
Today-Sunday-Lovely backside shot of Woz :roll: I would think your fender would shed that can, but I guess not. All that and the bulls chasing you did indeed make for an interesting ride, I'm sure, 26er. I had a nice hard climb up 900' to the West of town for my day-breezy and about 78 F. up high...
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Today-Monday-About 80 F. and sunny, with a breeze from the Bay, so I did a flat lap through San Rafael and the bike path through the old Railroad Tunnel. On the south side was the new bridge over Sir Francis Drake Blvd. that I haven't ridden over until today-a major improvement over the cars and street below. They took a long time building this thing, and spent a lot of money on it. It replaces the old Rail Trestle that Clint Eastwood jumped from onto the school bus full of kidnapped kids in "Dirty Harry", if you have ever seen the movie. About 18 spinning miles today...
Today-Monday-About 80 F. and sunny, with a breeze from the Bay, so I did a flat lap through San Rafael and the bike path through the old Railroad Tunnel. On the south side was the new bridge over Sir Francis Drake Blvd. that I haven't ridden over until today-a major improvement over the cars and street below. They took a long time building this thing, and spent a lot of money on it. It replaces the old Rail Trestle that Clint Eastwood jumped from onto the school bus full of kidnapped kids in "Dirty Harry", if you have ever seen the movie. About 18 spinning miles today...
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Today-Tuesday-Warm, about 80 F. and sunny here. After a long, flat spinning ride yesterday I changed it up with a short climb up the steepest street in Fairfax to about 800' up. If you ever make it out here to ride with me, I'll show it to you...
Today-Tuesday-Warm, about 80 F. and sunny here. After a long, flat spinning ride yesterday I changed it up with a short climb up the steepest street in Fairfax to about 800' up. If you ever make it out here to ride with me, I'll show it to you...
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Today another ride with Woz out to the spider and the endless bridge. We got passed by the peloton going up a short incline. Had to stop for a banana after that to re-think our tactics...
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No, instead the can pushed the fender into the tire so I had to jam on the brakes to avoid having to replace the fender... which has happened b4.FairfaxPat":dit1611n said:
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Today another ride with Woz out to the spider and the endless bridge. We got passed by the peloton going up a short incline. Had to stop for a banana after that to re-think our tactics...
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Been away for a few days in Wales.
Sadly, not too many bridleways in the area, but nice, singe lane, country lanes with steep slopes to make up for it.
Before the first ride, in the gardan of the house we were staying at,
IMG_0399 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Down the 1 in 5 road from the house, there was a ford,
IMG_0402 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Looks ok there, but it was fast flowing. due to overnight rain, so I didn't take a chance. Back up the hill, and found another way, thanks to the map. Which then took me to another one,
IMG_0401 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Think I might clear this one!
Then onward, across a road, and onto what Welsh people call a bridleway. At one point, a stinging nettle brushed my ear! It was that bad. There were also no bridleway signs in the area I rode in. Strange :? They WERE there though!
IMG_0414 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Yes, really! :facepalm: It did clear for a few metres to be fair. Before ending! :evil: However, I could see the top of the hill through the trees. Knowing there was a road at the top - if I read the map right - I shouldered the bike, through wilderness, over a fence, putting my foot straight into thick, soft mud, totally sucking in my shoe!
Quickly out, before it browned my sock, and onto a track, up to the road. Continued along a few of these lovely quiet roads, taking in the scenery.
IMG_0415 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Before heading back to the house, quick long distance photo of it, from the other side of the valley.
IMG_0403 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
The little one near the top, centre of photo.
Time to clean the bike,
IMG_0404 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Looking back towards where the last shot was taken from.
Was lucky with the weather for my rides, we had a fair bit of rain for the four days we were there
Mike
Been away for a few days in Wales.
Sadly, not too many bridleways in the area, but nice, singe lane, country lanes with steep slopes to make up for it.
Before the first ride, in the gardan of the house we were staying at,
IMG_0399 by Mike Murray, on FlickrDown the 1 in 5 road from the house, there was a ford,
IMG_0402 by Mike Murray, on FlickrLooks ok there, but it was fast flowing. due to overnight rain, so I didn't take a chance. Back up the hill, and found another way, thanks to the map. Which then took me to another one,
IMG_0401 by Mike Murray, on FlickrThink I might clear this one!
Then onward, across a road, and onto what Welsh people call a bridleway. At one point, a stinging nettle brushed my ear! It was that bad. There were also no bridleway signs in the area I rode in. Strange :? They WERE there though!
IMG_0414 by Mike Murray, on FlickrYes, really! :facepalm: It did clear for a few metres to be fair. Before ending! :evil: However, I could see the top of the hill through the trees. Knowing there was a road at the top - if I read the map right - I shouldered the bike, through wilderness, over a fence, putting my foot straight into thick, soft mud, totally sucking in my shoe!
Quickly out, before it browned my sock, and onto a track, up to the road. Continued along a few of these lovely quiet roads, taking in the scenery.
IMG_0415 by Mike Murray, on FlickrBefore heading back to the house, quick long distance photo of it, from the other side of the valley.
IMG_0403 by Mike Murray, on FlickrThe little one near the top, centre of photo.
Time to clean the bike,
IMG_0404 by Mike Murray, on FlickrLooking back towards where the last shot was taken from.
Was lucky with the weather for my rides, we had a fair bit of rain for the four days we were there
Mike
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It was a challenge Pat!
Hoping there wasn't any tricky roots too, couldn't see tbh. There was a sheer drop to the left further up though! :shock:
Looking forward to drier trails again, like you seem to enjoy!
Mike
It was a challenge Pat!
Hoping there wasn't any tricky roots too, couldn't see tbh. There was a sheer drop to the left further up though! :shock:
Looking forward to drier trails again, like you seem to enjoy!
Mike
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