Trails alone

More time on the trails today, this time by myself. Challenging on the fixed gear. See a hill ahead, quick jump in intensity, pedals whirling to bank momentum before the hard grind as the slope is reached. Sometimes no relaxing on a downhill. Instead ride as hard as possible to attack the hill a little further on. Wonderful tires: 2"+ of soft suspension.

Joaquin Miller Park

Overlooking the Bay from the Oakland hills. Bicycling in a local park with the family, getting the kids used to hills and narrow paths.


On my new fixed gear 29er, first ride in the US (bought this summer in the UK)

Evening ride around Alameda

From the Bay Farm Island bike bridge


Columns under main bridge

late October ride up Mt Tam

Annual small group ride on R's birthday, taking the ferry from Oakland to San Francisco, then on bicycles across the Golden Gate bridge, through Marin, past Alpine Lake, up Mt Tam, and back. Photos viewable here.

Weekend in Carmel

Kids had a three-day weekend in October. We joined two other families for a day in Carmel, staying in a rented house for the night. Beautiful weather, and kids clearly didn't mind the ocean temperature.

Pancakes

Weekend, hooray!

Distance Record

My dear C finished her longest bicycle ride today, riding the women-only Cinderella Century today - 100 km or 64 miles! It was terrific to see how well she came through, feeling little taxed and full of verve after her accomplishment. Way to go!