Rides and Runs

This was my first long ride since November, too much time away.  This was an ACTC ride led by my good buddy Jon Kaplan.  After the first few miles I

After I failed to complete the Devil Mountain Double back in 2007 I decided that super long rides were not for me.  So, the 300K (188 miles) seemed out of

This was almost a no-go for me since it had been raining all night and most of the drive up to the Golden Gate Bridge.  (I hate riding in the

After completing three 100+ mile rides over the past three week-ends I felt ready to tackle the first brevet of the 2010 season.  I’ve ridden on the roads north of

Russ and Sheila, outstanding members of the Almaden Cycle Touring Club, lead a 2-day ride around the San Francisco Bay at least once every year.  Since I was riding Levi’s

Levi decided it would be a good idea to stage a ride similar to an Italian Gran Fondo.  I’ve ridden in two Gran Fondos in Italy and for the most

It took several months but I’m starting to get myself back in riding shape again.  I’ve ridden the 100 mile version of the Tour of Napa Valley four years in

This is one of my favorite centuries and it travels through some of the most scenic areas of Northern California.  This year the ride director was my good friend Maura who did a

Lance finally brought Livestrong to San Jose.  There were three ride distances: 100, 65, and 50 miles.  There was also a 5K run.  The rides and run combined consisted of

Twelve of us decided to brave the high temperatures by riding a century from Los Gatos out to the coast and back.  When we rolled at 7:30AM it was 75F

Bill F and I drove out to Patterson with Bill’s wife, Cheryl, on Friday, the 13th (!) so we could start out with the riders on the Canyon Classic the

Started off on this one on my own but ran into Laura J from work and a couple of her friends at the second rest stop.  It was a good

In 2005 this was my first century ride and this was my third time riding it.  I did this one on my own since I couldn’t talk anyone into joining

Rode this one on my own and was originally hoping to knock out two centuries in a row but it didn’t pan out since it was so hot on the

I led this ACTC ride but only a few folks showed up since Donnie had a big crew with him heading up to the Lick Observatory for lunch.  Mike and

I chased Dave Z on the North Loop from and back to Campolindo High School.  With the wind, cold, and lost energy chasing Dave I decided to ditch the South Loop and only put

Russ of Russ & Sheila S decided I hadn’t suffered enough the previous week so he scheduled a return trip to the backside of Mt Hamilton. I chased Russ and

It was my turn to lead a ride so I chose to inflict some pain with 113.5 miles and 9,200 feet of climbing.  Unfortunately, I felt way too much of

When I signed up to co-lead this ride with Deb I expected it to be challenging and I was right.  127 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing makes for a

Another 100+ mile ride with my ACTC long distance friends on a ride to Franz’s house to celebrate his 60th birthday.  Steve and I decided to start with Deb and the 7:30 crew rather

The forecast was partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s so we were a bit surprised to wake up to heavy fog and mid-40s.  I met up with my friend Sandra and

Another tough ride led by David and Deb on a great day in the Bay Area for a long ride out to the coast.  I chose to break my spirit

A great day in January in the Bay Area.  I was the ride leader of the 17 folks who left Natural Bridges Park in Santa Cruz on a fun ride to

Deb and David scheduled another challenging ride for the long distance bikers from the club.  About 20 of us met at Almaden Roasting company but as usual David set a

In December 2005 I committed to riding at least one century a month in 2006 and ended up with 23 long rides (90 or more miles).  For 2007 I decided to continue

 Brian led Peter and me from Los Altos up to Pacifica, down the coast to Half Moon Bay then home via Kings Mountain.  Some great views of the Bay Area while

  It was a very cold day in San Jose and I was freezing when the six of us took off.   On the first climb I decided I couldn’t keep

 Matt K organized a 30-mile ride with his trainees from prior Team in Training Tahoe events.  Today we had Vince, Nick, and Marsha from 2007; Jim from 2006; and Tom and

 Every week someone from the Almaden Cycle Touring Club leads at least one long ride in the San Jose area.  This one was led by king and queen of San Jose long distance

 A year ago I joined the Almaden Cycle Touring Club which was an excellent decision since I’ve met a lot of great people among the 1000+ members and ridden many miles

Another enjoyable ride with 13 members of the Foyle team starting in Derry, Northern Ireland riding out to Letterkenny in Donegal, Republic of Ireland then back.  I’m lucky to have

 Team Zorilla (the African desert skunk) set a new team record on this this challenging ultra-distance ride.  See maps, my computer output, and photos here.  Our team of Marnel, Laura, Barry, and

I decided to ride this one as my last long ride prior to the Furnace Creek 508, October 7th & 8th.  It was my 23rd 100-miler of the year and

This is the third year in a row I’ve ridden the Tour of Napa.  It was my 18th century since January and 22nd long distance ride counting the four Doubles.  It

For the third year in a row I participated in this ride put on by Tom Yonker to honor his late wife, Max.  I added a few miles here and

Joe and Nina led a group of ACTC riders from Milpitas up to Livermore and back via the back side of Mt Hamilton.  The climb up Sierra was tough as

For three years in a row I have ridden this truly challenging 100 miler with 11,000 feet of climbing.  This year I rode with Steve who I ended up chasing

This second annual version of the event was a lot of fun, but Highway 1 can be a bit scary at points.  This event is put on by EnviroSports which has lots

Another great event in northern Italy riding with some really hardcore racers. My small album is here and more photos are at Picasa. . Riaprimeacaden

 Possibly one of my last doubles.  I really enjoy riding 100-milers so much more than 200-milers. Beojaminota

I rode from Mt Tam out to Bodega Bay then doubled back with Erika and Rohit. Dobropis .

Another double done and dusted. Anzero sudzensk .