Well the first week of spring break has come to a close. And the second is well under way with some scattered showers during our first ride and some confusion in trying to figure out where to turn for our route while riding on unfamiliar roads.
Stats for the first week: we got in four large rides as a team and one easy day when everyone took the opportunity to get in some individualized riding and relaxation.
Total miles: 220
Total elevation gained: 13600'
Everyone is pink/tan to varying degrees from the many hours spent out in the sunshine. After being dumped-on last Sunday (our first full day in CA), it cleared up and became incredibly nice riding weather. Maybe a little too nice since we all just came from a much colder and cloudier Walla Walla WA and our bodies are not used to the heat or direct sunshine. note to self: use more sunscreen and make use of the team's jug of aloe vera
Fairfax was a wonderful starting point for some super scenic rides and meanderings through the small downtown and surrounding trails. Sonya and Chris were wonderful enough to allow us to stay at their house for the second year in a row. Thank you so much for letting us take over part of your house for a week, feeding us and accommodating the chaos of a group our size!!!
A few highlights included riding along the 1 (Shoreline Highway) and getting fabulous views of the Pacific ocean, SF and the bay; stopping at Bovine Bakery for mid-ride goodies; racing down the swoops of Panoramic Hwy and having a car pull over so we could pass; and the development of very significant tan lines (or burn lines depending on the person...)
Saturday we attended a high school mountain bike race. Our Monday riding buddy and Mackinzie's younger brother, Calvin, raced to the cheers of Whitman Cycling and got 4th! The team also got to experience the wondrous efficiency, massiveness, professionalism and community that is high school mountain biking. Thanks to Vanessa Hauswald for saving a spot for our Rig (trailer plus small bus) in a prime location!
We are now in Moraga where we are staying with Adam until Thursday. More rides and shenanigans to come so stay tuned.
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