Conquering the Twins
Quadruple shot 16oz vanilla latte. This pretty much tells you how the ride is going today. Note the use of the present tense: IS GOING. It is after 5:00, and we’re still 15 miles out from camp. That is partially my fault: I needed the java in order to continue. We’ve been riding since about [...]
The Evil Twins
Riders pump tires, snack, stretch and all around prepare for the 1,000 foot climb up the section known as “The Evil Twins.” The hill is apparently broken into two sections. Just as you’re done cursing the first part, around the bend rests his evil twin.
King City to Paso Robles
I hear him long before I see him, but more than curiosity, I search out this big Meatloaf look-alike with the beads, cowboy hat, pony tail, lab coat and purple skirt because I NEED him. I need him like I’ve needed no other man in my life. More accurately, I need the power he wields [...]
Santa Cruz to King City
Today’s ride was 105 miles. It was by far the longest ride I’ve ever done, and I think, if not for this communique, I would be off in dreamland. We rode from Santa Cruz to King City, two towns likely never otherwise associated, if not for this sentence. Having done all my training out near [...]
Day One: San Francisco to Santa Cruz
Today was on of those amazing, incredible, once-in-a-lifetime days, from the moment I woke up, to this very minute, and counting every second in between. Much like having a baby, despite what others told me I couldn’t quite comprehend what the actual experience would be like until I faced the labor. And this, the first [...]
