On Monday. Pinxtos (Basque for “small bites” and pronounced “pinchos”) and Clam dip. And wine, of course.
Thursday at Merrilyn’s
Rail Explorers
To celebrate two September birthdays (Justin and me), Thais and Lenin arranged for a new experience – Rail Explorers in Amador County, near Ione.
Cars hold four people or two. Everyone pedals, the right rear person pedals the electric assist and controls the brake.
There was a short break after 4 miles while all the cars were turned around.
What a great experience to do together as a family.
Ride at Lake Tahoe
On Saturday morning, I met Brenda, Laurie, Lori, Maria, and Sheila at Olympic Valley Park in Olympic Valley. We rode the Truckee River Trail to Tahoe City
then south along the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
There was a great descent to Meeks Bay Resort, our turn-around point.
Back to Tahoe City where we stopped for a late lunch at Bridgetender Tavern. A different view of the Truckee River on the short ride to where we’d parked.
What a great ride! 35 miles. Me, Brenda, Lori, Laurie, Maria, Sheila:
Old Greenwood
Friday afternoon, I drove to Old Greenwood to spend the night with Maria and Tim plus their weekend guests, Hans and Kathy, Penelope and Brad. Fun people, great evening.
Project Ride Smart
Thursday and Friday at Natomas Park Elementary – NPE. Early arrival time – 7:15, two fifth-grade classes each day. Before helmet-fitting, a couple of videos.
While Gina, Jeff and I individually fit helmets, everyone else worked on a bike parts worksheet.
After school on Thursday, BarbaraL and I did a one-hour coaching session for non-riders. Success for the one student who showed up at 2:00.
Active Transportation Commission
The third Thursday of the month. The photo that will be a part of our 2024 Annual Report to the City Council early next year:
Happy Birthday
Mine – #76. Being a terrible shopper, I decided to change my ways for an hour or so and go on a shopping spree at Macy’s. In the afternoon, I asserted my special day by deciding where Avery, Carson and I would go after I picked them up from school – Baskin-Robbins! In the evening, I went to dinner at Terri’s. Elaine picked up dinner. Terri made margaritas. Good friends + dessert!
Beyond all that goodness were cards and texts. I am so grateful to all my friends and family. Love you all.
Your bike rides this week
Sunday September 8. Maria and Tony:
Brenda and Laurie:
Monday September 9. Kathy:
Thursday September 12. Brenda, Lori, Laurie:
Paul and Jim:
Friday September 13. Dani and Kathy:
Sunday September 15. Tony and Maria:
Wednesday September 18. Paul and Laurie
The end. Today is my birthday and I decided to give myself a gift called One Less Thing To Do. This will be the final post called Your Bike Rides This Week. Thank you everyone for understanding.
Adult Learn to Ride
The final Adult Learn to Ride class until next spring. We had 5 participants. I’m so proud of our team. Lennore encouraging and giving coaching tips for part 1 – balance and gliding. Pedals have been removed.
Kathy showing how to change gears. Inderkum High School cheerleaders practicing in the background.
Pedals are added one at a time.
Success! All five learned to ride within one hour, then practiced riding and turning for the final 30 minutes.
Pickleball
Cindy, Terri and I had lunch on the patio at Paragary’s on Sunday.
After, we walked to the B Street Theater to see a play called Pickleball.
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