Monday, May 27, 2019

Last pre ALC team ride 40 miles

Glad for the break in the rain. 40 very windy miles but 1/2 was lovely tail wind. Jamie, Jan and Ike were the only ones available.
Jan, Ike, Sally, Jamie, as we head out.
Ike made it up our little climb 1st.
We usually stop to regroup and rest on this driveway at the top of the hill.
Not sure if it's owner or caretaker hosing off the driveway. 
We took this shot since there is a PG&E cone by him at the middle of the driveway.
Jan teaching the top.
This was Jamie’s 1st time up Collier. 
After the ride we got together to share upcoming ride suggestions and packing tips.
Packing is quite an ordeal. You can only have one bag, <70lbs. and it needs to be big enough to hold sleeping bag and pad, all your clothes for riding, as well as cold evenings in camp, shower stuff, etc.
Needs to be hauled (rolled on heavy duty wheels) for quite a distance, from where the gear trucks are, to your spot on the tent grid.

Monday, May 13, 2019

Spring Training

We are just 3 weeks out from our week long adventure. This year has been a hard one for training because of all the rain.
Ike Onwurah is our newest team member.


 Jason, Ike, Jan, Valerie and Sally before we rode out.             
 Valerie, Ike and Jan in Livermore on a team training ride in April.
Valerie & Ike coming up hills. Easy to catch a photo when they are going slower.