Monday, November 12, 2018 / 2 miles So we end our coffeeneuring with a whimper in the smoke from a huge wildfire about 150 miles north of us. The weather patterns are not being kind to California this fall. We had a smitch of rain on October 1, and nothing in the immediate forecast. No … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 7: In the Big Smoke"
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Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 6: Surf City
Monday, November 5, 2018 / 9 miles / This was a special day: I got to ride with Janet and Jack. We met somewhat in the middle at Wilder Ranch State Park. They drove up to the north end of Monterey Bay, I came over the hill from SF Bay. We had no particular agenda … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 6: Surf City"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 5: Portals
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 / 16 miles / This was a spectacular day. The more I think back on it the happier it makes me feel. It involved some relaxation, the beach, redwoods, a resurrected cemetery, a big honkin hill, brussels sprouts, hot sun, deep shade, and tea. It had distinct sections that may have … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 5: Portals"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 4: The Tao of Bike
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / 16 miles / By some miracle, four neighboring cities and a town on the San Francisco peninsula agreed on something. It’s called the Peninsula Bikeway, a designated route on surface streets connecting the cities and town. They even agreed on the signage. And even more of a miracle, the route … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 4: The Tao of Bike"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 3: Port o’ Call
Monday, October 23, 2018 / 3 miles / Lovely day to drive about 15 minutes up the freeway to a bayside destination with the wife where she could stroll and I could roll and both end up at a cafe. That’s one good thing about the trike – you can go at walking speed without … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 3: Port o’ Call"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 2: Coyote Bear
October 15, 2018 / 7 miles / … not to mention turkey cow deer pig. Saw them all today. Well, not the coyote. Or the bear. But I rode in Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, which they refer to as Coyote Bear. I’ve been meaning to try riding at Coyote Bear for years. … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 2: Coyote Bear"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 1: Queen of de Niles
Sunday, October 14, 2018 / 10 miles / Ever see Charlie Chaplin in “The Tramp”? It was filmed in the little town of Niles, California in 1915. Niles was Hollywood before there was Hollywood thanks to Essanay Film Manufacturing Company opening an operation where the weather was more favorable than Chicago. Starting in 1912 lots … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 1: Queen of de Niles"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 8: Many Happy Returns
Sunday, April 15, 2018 6 miles The wife had a book to return to the library. I needed a little ride. So off I trundled to downtown Mountain View. It was a bit breezy but a beautiful day otherwise. Nothing but blue sky, like so: The weather forecast was for rain to come in around … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 8: Many Happy Returns"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 7: … and Turf
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 2.5 miles And now we get to the turf part of our day. After finishing my ride along Half Moon Bay, I drove about 20 miles south to the town of Pescadero. I’ve taken you here before in one of the BLCs I think. What I didn’t get to show before … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 7: … and Turf"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 6: Surf and …
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10 miles I took today off just for me. I headed over to the coast to ride the along Half Moon Bay and its delightful Coastal Trail. I’ve shown it to you before, but like all special places it’s different every time. One thing I wanted to accomplish was to buy … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 6: Surf and …"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 5: Well-Adjusted on Cal Ave
Monday, April 2, 2018 9 miles Today’s support of the local economy was a visit to my chiropractor, whose office is in a business district of Palo Alto called California Avenue, or, Cal Ave. It’s a pretty easy, flat ride, and there’s lots of bike parking on the avenue. This chiropractor is new to me, … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 5: Well-Adjusted on Cal Ave"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 4: Course Change
Sunday, April 1, 2018 8 miles Today was going to be a family day. A brother and his family were visiting from out of town, so those of us living out here on the Best Coast – three other siblings, mother, a cousin – were gathering for a late brunch. That meant I had the … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 4: Course Change"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 2: Old and New
Monday, March 12, 2018 15 miles I had some fun seeing old and new things today on a meander around a neighboring town. It was going to get breezy this afternoon and a series of rainstorms would be moving in behind the wind, so only thing on my agenda this morning was a ride. Nothing … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 2: Old and New"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 1: Hi Ho, Hi Ho
Saturday, March 10, 2018 6 miles Good morning and Happy CLC18! My first ride is my commute to work. I changed work sites about six months ago, and it’s a flat flat flat (except for a freeway overpass) five mile ride. I have to be at work early, and since October I’ve arrived at the … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 1: Hi Ho, Hi Ho"
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