Category Archives: Rides

Half Moon Bay Ride

Wow, what an incredible weekend. We planned this weekend expecting a nice relaxed, sunny coastal ride to Half Moon Bay, but what we got was the total opposite. Despite the challenges however, it was an oustanding weekend and I’d do … Continue reading

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California Missions Ride

The first ride of the season is complete! Our mini tour of the California Missions was pretty awesome I must say. Even though we had a small turnout, we had a dynamite time and for you guys who didn’t show … Continue reading

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Epic Ride 2009: Recap

It’s back to the office today and I’m not ready for it. I think all vacations should have an extra two days of recovery time before one has to return to work. At least I got to ride my bike … Continue reading

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Epic Ride 2009

I’ve been waiting for this for a year. Each year for the past three years or so my brother and I have taken what I like to call an “Epic Ride”. We pack up the motorcycles, and take off for … Continue reading

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High Sierra Ride

This weekend Michelle and I hopped on the motorcycle with two other couples and headed into the high Sierras. We started the tour heading up 99 and then cutting across to the Sierras on Hwy 59. We stopped in Jamestown, … Continue reading

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Today's Bicycle Ride: 39 miles

I got my new bike computer and decided to try it out today on the well known Prather route. This is a good 40 mile route with some moderate climbs. It’s not easy, but it’s not a back breaker either. … Continue reading

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Today's Motorcycle Ride: 185 Miles to Lake Edison

In the past 7 years since I bought my motorcycle I’ve covered a lot of road. About 45,000 miles worth. There’s a lot of places I love to go again and again because the rides are just so mesmerizing. Today … Continue reading

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Today's Bicycle Ride: The Millerton Metric

Today I rode my first sanctioned ride; The Millerton Metric. 71 miles, 3500 feet of climbing. Sound tough? It was extremely tough. But it’s really part of a much larger ride called the Climb to Kaiser which apparently is one … Continue reading

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Tomorrow's the Big Day

The big day for me anyway. I’m riding the Millerton Metric which is a 70 mile ride through the Sierra foothills outside of Fresno/Clovis. It’s actually part of a longer, more strenous ride called the Climb to Kaiser, which is … Continue reading

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Today's Bicycle Ride: 42 Miles

Today’s ride was a good one. Lots of miles, good climbing but nothing killer, great scenery and relatively cool weather. We started at the Vista Point at Henley lake about 30 minutes late due to goof #1 by Google maps. … Continue reading

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