Sun. Jan 18 N. Bay Ramble: Cordelia>Knoxville>Pope Vly

wheel_muse

bicycles 'n motos
Sport Touring ride passing Lake Berryessa, thru Knoxville to Lower Lake. Return thru Middletown and Pope Valley. :thumbup

Meet at Cordelia Starbucks 4490 Central Way (Suisun Valley Rd exit off Hwy 80 near Hwy 680) @ 9:45, gassed and caffeined up. Kickstands up @ 10am. I’ll leave Pleasant Hill $Bux, 1978 Contra Costa Blvd @ 9am.

Total mileage 152 miles. Total time including stops about 6 hours. Back to Cordelia about 4pm.

This is a ride for experienced riders on appropriate motos and safety gear in good condition, especially that most important equipment inside your helmet.

The pace will generally be moderate with some spirited sections. :ride

There will be a few short stops to regroup, refuel, stretch, and smell the flowers. Please no crazy riding, ride safely at a moderate pace. Be sure your bike and the rider are in good condition and wear appropriate safety gear. Bring money for gas, lunch, and snacks.

Remember, Ride Your Own Ride. You are responsible for yourself. Many of these roads are challenging, twisty, mountainous, and remote. There are conditions such as continuous steep grades, decreasing radius turns, loose gravel, wildlife, narrow roads with steep exposure, bicyclists, Sunday drivers, and other hazards. Share the Road. Use your Head before your Twist your Wrist. And, doh, Enjoy the Ride!

If you leave the group, please let me know your intentions.

Here’s a link to Google directions: :nerd

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wheel_muse

bicycles 'n motos
10 Reasons to Ride THIS Berryessa ride this weekend!

10. You’re off work on Sunday
9. The weather’s too good for work
8. Your girlfriend’s visiting her mother
7. Your wife is visiting her mother
6. You don’t have the kids this weekend
5. You do have the kids
4. Moderate pace? Sights to see? Relaxing ride? Aaaah!
3. You don’t feel the need to ride at the edge of traction for hours at a time
2. You can Ride your own Ride at your own pace
1. You’ve always wanted to ride Knoxville-Berryessa Rd
 

wheel_muse

bicycles 'n motos
:banana The ladies really go for a smoooth Sport Touring guy! :banana
 

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Chill

Je Suis BARF
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Brian, sorry I missed your ride yesterday. Corey and I got a late start and headded out to the coast. Hope you enjoyed the weather and the riding as much as we did!
 
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