I’m now officially qualified for the 18th Edition of Paris-Brest-Paris!
Randonneur Ride Report: SLO Pinnacles Traveler 600k
2015 L’Eroica California (Day 1)
I was in vintage bicycle heaven at the first annual L’Eroica California this past weekend in Paso Robles. Ever since I first heard of this event several years ago, I’ve been entranced by the romantic notion of paying homage to the past through this cycling celebration. It’s like the Renaissance Faire for bike nerds, with folks smartly dressed in outfits that match their pre-1987, period correct bicycles. Hopefully it’s a preview of what’s to come when I finally make the journey to its original predecessor in Italy!
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2015 L’Eroica California (Day 2)
The inaugural L’Eroica California kicked off this weekend and was an amazing experience.
Randonneur Ride Report: SLO Waves to Wine 400k
This year, as I chose the brevets I needed to qualify for this year’s Paris-Brest-Paris, I mixed up my itinerary again and considered brevets outside of San Francisco and Davis. Fortunately, the San Luis Obispo Randonneurs, a new club led by the human dynamo Vickie Backman, was offering a full ACP series this year. I hadn’t ridden much in the “Middle Kingdom” and was looking forward to a new set of adventures south of the Bay Area.
Coffeeneuring Challenge 2014
Mary of Chasing Mailboxes launched another fun “Coffeeneuring Challenge” this year and it was my first time participating!