You've Got Male

Me: Well hello there.
FedExMan: You opened the door before I rang your bell.
Me: I know the sound of a good looking man's footsteps.
FedExMan: Tha's some package.
Me: Clearly.
FedExMan: I hope they'll keep you warm.
Me: I'm always hot, Mister.
FedExMan: Um, clearly.

I like good customer service, don't you. I've been busy buying lots of shoes and eating chocolates given to me from people who know my fondness for certain pleasures.






Finally a dry day. The route:

Santa Teresa -->Bailey -->McKean -->Country View -->McKean -->Almaden --Coleman

I ran over a crushed beer bottle but the tank tires and I laughed, knowing a flat tire would not be on the horizon. Headwind on Santa Teresa gave me a workout. I averaged 12.8 mph by the time I reached Bailey and dropped to 11.8 after the tiny climb. The piece de resistance, though, after chocolate that is, was to see whether I could climb Country View, a hill I've strugged with on the old bike. I have many a hill to tackle with the new bike.





I've said it before but heck, why not again, I love the Specialized Ruby Elite Compaq with SRAM gears. I won't go so far as to say that it was la dee da going up Country View but it was darn close. I climbed at a speed of 3.4 - 4 mph through the developed part. While taking a photo, a mail truck passed and the mail man stopped for a chat. Alas, once again, I became distracted by all things male. So, I didn't bike the remaining barren land but next time.

Just the Stats:

21.57 miles
12 mph avg
28.5 mph descent
1 hr 46 min.

It's All in the Family

If you ever wondered where it all started, then look no further ... my mom a year ago at age 74, swinging away in the jungle.

Meanwhile, the rain has forced me to ride indoors. Dull, it has made me dull.

Bonny Doon Day

photo by Thomas Preisler

It was a mild sunny November day at the coast near Davenport, the perfect weather for the Bonny Doon Pine Flat LKHC event.

Time to get back in the saddle again, this being the second ride for me since late August and post surgery. Did I prepare for the Bonny Doon ride? Well, earlier in the week, I bought a push up bra. You see, it's not about the bike. It's all about the bra! Ha ha ha ha. The Boyfriend, away on business in another country, is probably shaking his head.

After biking 6 miles along the coast from Santa Cruz, I came upon another sea, a sea of male cyclists swimming in testosterone at the start. Now I was warmed up and ready to ride, for sure! The Boyfriend, away on business in another country, is probably sighing.

100+ of us set off to do the 7.25 climb, steep in parts, flat in others. I managed to pass three women and caught up to the Boy Wonder, much to my shock and delight. I even pushed myself. I love the Specialized Ruby Elite. Yes, it is about the bike, too.

Eventually though, the women passed me and I finished last (quelle surprise, non?). I did beat the Boy. Maybe if I had remembered to wear that push up bra .... Afterwards I glided down Empire Grade, a beautiful silent, peaceful descent that leads back to Santa Cruz.

Lookey what Dan the Man, gave me! I love receiving gifts. Made my day. Next week's ride is Hicks and Mt. Um. I don't think I'm ready for that level of climbing, even if I wear the push up bra. The Boyfriend, away on business in another country, is probably sighing and shaking his head...