Nine of us met at Justin’s on Friday and rode to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland.
In Rio Oso. Brenda, me, Cheryl, Brad, Milan, Sandi, Kimberly, Jane, Lennore:
We took the long way (18 miles) to Bishop’s.
So many things to do here, a few of us especially like Mrs B’s Bakery or one of the other food vendors with seasonal decadent treats.
The ride back was shorter, just 13 miles. Great ride day with great friends.
BarbaraL invited me to see a presentation at a library in Davis. She has great connections due to her work with the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library.
BarbaraL has met Eddie Anh several times and got his book into the California State Library.
Eddie’s graphic memoir, Advocate, tells the story of growing up as the child of South Korean immigrants and dealing with the clash between his parents’ expectations of financial success with his desire to become an environmental lawyer at a non-profit organization. He is a self-taught graphic artist.
I think this picture was taken as I pronounced the “ch” in “cheese” – lol. Me, Eddie, Annie, BarbaraL:
Avery has been enjoying riding on dirt trails and practicing lifting the front to ride on the back wheel (not easy).
on Tuesday. Cauliflower toasts and Tomato chickpea avocado salad with blue corn chips.
Sunday afternoon at Jesuit: Avery, running back!
Today was the last day of the 50% off promotion if you ride your bike to Taqueria Rincón Alteño. On my way to meet the SABA group who met in Old Sac and rode out to N Natomas, I got a flat tire and had just enough time to walk home, get in my car and drive over to meet everyone (no discount for me).
Thank you Pierson for leading and Jeremiah for sweeping. About 20 people came on this ride.
Right after the bike ride with the mayor and lunch, a few of us rode back to the Jibe office for CPR training. I’d already spent 3+ hours doing the online training. This afternoon was hands-on practice and coaching.
This afternoon was hands-on practice and coaching.
Long day with a short ride home.
Saturday morning, I led a 10-mile ride for about 30 people which started at the Jibe office.
Mayor Kevin McCarty and staff rode with us. Mellissa Meng, Executive Director of Jibe, planned the stops and shared information about infrastructure along Jackrabbit Trail.
What a joy to have FOUR bicycle police officers on our ride. They helped at intersections, sprinted up the line to deliver messages, like “slow down Arlete” or a big gap was forming.
The ride ended at Taqueria Rincón Alteño, Jibe bought everyone lunch.
This year, I decided to start my 24-hour birthday six hours early. On Wednesday, I went to dinner with Terri, Sarah (Terri’s daughter), and Elaine to Mulvaney’s Building and Loan.
They gave us a “special” location – the wine room. It was quiet, all conversation could be heard.
Thursday morning and afternoon was filled with text messages (even one from Paris), cards and flowers.
My official birthday ended at 5:30 when the Active Transportation Commission meeting started.
Leo, BarbaraL and I drove to the Richmond Ferry Terminal on Sunday morning.
Ford vehicles used to be manufactured in this building.
Lunch at La Note. And I was able to make a quick stop at my favorite Stonemountain and Daughter before riding back to Richmond on the Bay Trail.
This ride might become an annual birthday ride for Barbara and I. Our birthdays are just 6 days apart. 23 miles total.
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