It's a fact: The individuals in this group are some of the best out there. It's really pretty amazing. These connections have inspired a lot of conversation and bike rides over the years, and this weekend was no exception! This particular adventure started a month or so ago, when Esteban suggested going up to do the SFR 200K. I didn't think I could do that, but hoped to do the populaire. Illness took it's toll between then and now, and that wasn't an option anymore. But I still really wanted to go up north! We talked about it and recruited a couple friends... instant road trip! They would do the 200K while I figured something easier to do, either a ride in Walnut Creek or Marin.
>From the contacts I made on this list (friends on the internet!), I was basically able to go up to the Bay Area, crash at someone's house, meander about the city, and get a guided tour of Marin county courtesy of Gino and Philip. Then go back to San Francisco and have Gino guide my around by text when I was wondering about where to go. Unbelievably good time! It ended up being an 11 hour day (mostly) on the bike, so much for taking it easy! Climbing up to the east peak of Tam was a lot of work for me, but finally made it. Some of the most incredible views I've ever seen. A blast coming down, although sore arms two days later! Then a great ride through the mean city streets of San Francisco (totally took the lane coming down Bay). Only regrets are not being to meet up with Cyclofiend Jim due to illness, not getting out to see Harry at Walnut Creek and had hoped to have said hi to a few more folks at the beginning of the rando, but limited to a quick "hello" to John & Lee. It looked like you all had a great ride, minus that wind! Everyone there was really nice to my buddy John who came up to do his first organized ride and jumped right into it. Here are my pics of the weekend, only good times: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157632627267769/with/8421640123/ So yeah, good people here! A nice cozy spot in the intertubes to call home... Thanks to all of you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
