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Ride reports for everything *but* the Tuesday-Thursday morning ride

Why we ride #84- To support local businesses

After that bacon shake at Jack In The Box last week, a coke and polish sausage seems like health food! And it sure tastes a lot better. Of course, after the bacon shake I could sleep (or was it a … Continue reading

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Why we ride #19: To drink a bacon shake and not wear it

The Superbowl- do you watch it for the game, or the commercials? Unfortunately I paid too much attention to one of the Jack-In-The-Box ads, the one promoting their site “Marrythebacon.com” And so, after the day’s ride, after the Superbowl, it … Continue reading

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Riding with guys half your age

I should know better than to ride with guys literally half (or less?) my age. But for good or bad, I feel like I have more in common with most 25 year olds than I do 55 year olds. I … Continue reading

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One less car trip (my bike knows the way to Frys)

The weather reports had been questionable; it seemed like there would be an opportunity for a quick run to the coast and back via Tunitas ahead of the storm, so Kevin and I got up early enough to give it … Continue reading

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Why we ride #333- Watching the donkeys play

I like to try and find something new to see on each and every ride, even when it’s the same route I might have done many, many times. Like today’s ride, a classic Woodside/Pescadero loop with the added kicker of … Continue reading

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It’s not passing the torch; it’s a flame-out!

This is what the end of the beginning looks like. That’s Kevin, my son, riding up Old LaHonda in 20 minutes, 9 seconds. I’d like to claim I hung onto his wheel for dear life but he nipped me at … Continue reading

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Mount Hamilton video now up

Video from our annual New Years Day ride up Mount Hamilton. The greatest hits version, just over 11 minutes, so you don’t get too bored. –Mike–

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Another beautiful New Years Day ride on Mount Hamilton!

It’s January in the western hemisphere. Winter, right? 70 degrees, no significant rain for weeks and none in the forecast! This weather has become nearly absurd. As much as it makes for fantastic rides and greatly benefits our business, it’s … Continue reading

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Annual Mount Hamilton New Year’s Day ride

67 degrees for the forecast high on Mount Hamilton this coming Sunday! If that holds true, it will be the second-nicest day yet for a ritual I’ve been doing for over 20 years now. This is not an organized ride … Continue reading

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The coast is always warmer. Right?

Kevin and I had to get in a quick ride this morning since our Redwood City store, normally closed Sundays, would be open today for Christmas shoppers. That meant abandoning the usual Sunday-morning routine of saying we’ll get out the … Continue reading

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