Sunday, February 24, 2013

Copenhagen Bakery Ride

I'm shocked people, shocked that The Boyfriend chose to go on a mtn. biking ride with his mates instead of tagging along with me on one of Tony's infamous club rides.  The BF said later, having not had the opportunity to do a mtn. bike ride in awhile, that he had some problems with endurance and stamina.  Well let me tell you, he certainly doesn't have those issues when he's with me....

Tony's rides involve hills, hills and more hills.  This time from Woodside to Burlingame.  What a workout! 

Hills mean stunning views of the Bay Area.  We traveled through Woodside, Redwood City, Hillsborough and Burlingame.  Hills also mean pain.

Hills sometimes can be fun.  Loved this little bit of joy.  Everyone felt they had worked themselves for a treat at the Copenhagen Bakery in Burlingame.  Me, I felt like I deserved some sugar from the fireman sitting in his firetruck a half mile back.  Oh oh, I'm in trouble.  I needed the coffee from Peet's and the croissant from the bakery to get me back.


A clear day gave way to fabulous views.   I love going places I've not been before and enjoying the company of fellow club cyclists.  Truly, they made it special.  We did 37 miles including Canada Road, Jefferson, Canyon, Polhemus, Crystal Springs, Crestview, Tartan Trail, Tournament, and the Ralston Bike Trail.  I'm wiped. 

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Gorgeous Green

Club ride involving a new climb for me out in Sunol on Kilkare Road (a community established in 1926).  And of course the not so gentle climb known as the Calaveras Wall. 

The wind was picking up (blustery at times) so I decided to skip riding out to Pleasanton; thus, returning alone with the pretty green hills to keep me company.  Nothing much to report other than a sweet ride.

Just the Stats:

47.35 miles
28.5 mph max
11.2 avg mph
4 hr 13 min

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Being on Bernal

Another pleasant club ride doing Bernal which I haven't done in a long time.  I managed to do 32.5 mph on its descent.  That was fun.  We were quite the social group chatting away, enjoying the sunshine, and just being.