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Title: Ride report -- Marin 5/17 Post by: Spidey on May 18, 2009, 08:27:04 AM datv, Michael Moore and I did a quick loop in Marin on Sunday -- over Tam, to Pt. Reyes, Lucas Valley and then through Larkspur and wound our way south back to 101. What an awesome day. [thumbsup]
I haven't been a 'real' ride in about 6 months, so it was really good to get out there. The weather was perfect. I see that they've finished the work on the backside of Tam (yes, I know they did that months ago). But the road surface is really good. Having good asphalt on the backside will be a pleasure in the winter, when it's cold and wet. I was suprised at how few cars we encountered. Everyone appeared to be off at Bay to Breakers or on their bicycles. The roads were clear, we didn't see any cops, and didn't have to pass a lot of tourist cars. Yippie! Seeing as how it had been a while, I was concerned about being SUPER rusty, but the pace was moderate and very comfy (thanks, MM and datv). I'm pretty sure my chicken strips remain pristine. [thumbsup] That said, I did catch a false neutral heading into the sharp hairpin after the top of Tam that claims everyone's bike -- the one where you can see the ocean for the first time. Skeery. BTW, remember that with all the bicycles out there, you're likely to meet a car across the DY mid-turn. They swing wide to avoid the bikes. Just keep it in mind. Title: Re: Ride report -- Marin 5/17 Post by: desmoquattro on May 18, 2009, 08:39:10 AM BTW, remember that with all the bicycles out there, you're likely to meet a car across the DY mid-turn. They swing wide to avoid the bikes. Just keep it in mind. Amen. I had that happen to me a couple of times Saturday on the peninsula. Keep rocks in yer pocket [evil] Title: Re: Ride report -- Marin 5/17 Post by: Michael Moore on May 18, 2009, 08:41:49 AM It was a great mental health ride. Just a perfect day, especially the part when you hit the coast and the temp drops by 10 degrees. Nice.
A wonderful ride on a motorcycle with friends. What more do you need? Title: Re: Ride report -- Marin 5/17 Post by: Spidey on May 18, 2009, 08:45:49 AM I saw you playing chicken with that BMW 3-series at the top of Tam, MM. You know the car is gonna win that argument, right? [laugh]
That thermocline at Stinson is awesome. It sucks during the winter, but is completely refreshing on warm days. Title: Re: Ride report -- Marin 5/17 Post by: Michael Moore on May 18, 2009, 08:56:11 AM I saw you playing chicken with that BMW 3-series at the top of Tam, MM. You know the car is gonna win that argument, right? [laugh] That thermocline at Stinson is awesome. It sucks during the winter, but is completely refreshing on warm days. I don't know why, but I just started to go wide there. No reason for it at all. Then I saw the beemer and had a bit of an "oh shit" moment. Ya, I know, cars always win. Damn. |