It’s been almost 2 weeks since my ride in Los Gatos, and three weeks since the Shelter In Place order went into effect here in California. The Los Gatos Ride was…
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Alma
On a rare sunny day in early March, I took a few hours to run out to my local trailhead and shake things up just a little bit. I reversed the direction of my typical ride and got humbled by climbing up my “downhill” trail.
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Sweetness
I won’t lie – it’s been a rough week. We have experienced several family tragedies, and my time is tight. (Thank you all for the well wishes, I really do appreciate…
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YouSee Santa Cruz
It was just another typical riding day. I was taking it easy, but I had time to leave work early and get a ride in before heading home. I had the bike on the truck…
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The Los Gatos Turkey Day Ride – 2019
It is a Thanksgiving tradition. On Thursday, I participated in the annual Los Gatos Turkey Day Ride. This year was my twenty-third (with no breaks) and it was a cold one.
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Up Overgrown, Down Priest Rock
I have been climbing up Overgrown (AKA Limekiln Trail) pretty much since I started mountain biking (that’s over 30 years, by the way). It is a great, shaded climb on a hot day. Starting at the banks of Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California, it carries you up to some great views of the south San Francisco Bay Area.
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Go with the Flow – Soquel Demo
It was a smoky, hazy day in the valley and I wanted to get out on the bike. I hadn’t ridden since my trip to North Carolina about a week ago, and I was getting restless.
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Carolina on My Bike 3/3
blissful morning colors of the North Carolina forest
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Carolina on My Bike 2/3
Day two of the Seth’s Bike Hacks Group Mountain Bike Trip is behind me. The event is organized and hosted by Red Wolf Mountain Bike Tours in beautiful Brevard, North Carolina.
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Carolina on My Bike 1/3
Many of you may already know that I am an impulsive person. I tend to jump into situations without forethought and I sometimes pay the price for that.
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