Today’s class was all kids. The boy on the right learned to ride within minutes.
Two participants came back for a second lesson and were pedaling fairly quickly. A little practice at home over the past week and they were set.
This Cub Scout troop was working on their Bicycling Badge. First step, learn to ride. One of them already knew how to ride but came to class to help the others.
Bicycle Networking at Frends. Catching up on all the latest news and talking about upcoming rides. Anya, Brenda, Lennore, Laurie, BarbaraL, Lorge.
I love it when Maria needs to make a Costco run. She drives to Marysville and shops for an hour or so, then we meet at Stassi’s for lunch.
Sunday. Lennore and I rode in from N Natomas to meet everyone else at Milka Coffee Roasters.
Ride leader and sweep, father and son, Jeremiah and Pierson.
This month’s ride was American River Bike Patrol-focused. Lots of red shirts.
Mid-point break.
Almost to the turn-around point near Sac State.
Right after this picture was taken, about 3/4 of the group rode off in their own directions.
On the way back, I rode beside Pierson and we had a great conversation. Except we, plus a few people behind us, were like a breakaway peloton-lol. We cruised back at 17 mph, chatting away. Meanwhile Jeremiah stayed with the those who rode slower. Great ride. For me, 38 miles total. After the ride, this picture was shared with me:
Saturday morning at REI.
A 4-person game of
Patience required:
As interest continued to wane, I suggested .. maybe we should go get lunch instead. Yes!
Jim and Lucy.
A new bike adventure in the Bay Area. On Monday, Brenda and I drove to Richmond and parked at the ferry terminal. BarbaraL met us along with our support vehicle for the day, her husband Kyle and son Skye.
Our first stop was nearby.
Part of the 500-mile Bay Trail.
This part of the trail goes behind Golden Gate Fields along the water.
A keyhole of painted rocks.
After crossing over I-80 near the Aquatic Park.
A stop at one of my favorite places on earth:
Lunch at ..
Great patio location under a heat lamp with our bikes parked nearby.
On the ride back to Richmond we spotted Under Guy:
Fun day. About 23 miles round trip. And some very nice lavender linen stowed in my saddlebag.
Carson at Buzzardball on Saturday:
On Tuesday, I picked up Carson from summer camp. After lunch, Avery and Carson decided to play baseball .. indoors. They’d invented their own version. Lots of rules that they understood without speaking. The game continued regardless of Charlie blocking their path.
On Thursday, Carson wanted ramen for lunch. He can now make it himself. I was impressed with his careful use of the stove and handling a hot pot of liquid. But I’m not sure about his special recipe.
The first step is to put the entire seasoning packet in the bowl. Then boil the ramen, drain completely, add to the bowl.
Finally, crack a raw egg on top
and stir.
He says it’s nice and creamy. I bet, but .. a raw egg? This recipe is not Grandma-approved.
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