New Belgium Tour de Fat - San Francisco, Ca - September 25, 2010

New Belgium Tour De Fat - September 25, 2010

Yes folks, the Tour de Fat will once again be meandering and pandering through 13 western cities spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle. Along with our exceptional ability to roust a city's inner-cyclist, in 2010 we hope to drive our message even deeper by bringing you the biggest, most enjoyable traveling bike festival that we know of. 

Bike around Vallejo, Benicia, and American Canyon

View Larger Map
25 Miles

Benicia to Plesant Hill!

View Larger Map
25 miles

This was my first ride over the Benicia Bridge since it opened. I started my trip at the Benicia Raleys on Southampton Dr. We got on the bridge by turning left near the end of W Military st. I had to guess on how to get into Pleasant Hill from Martinez. I ended up going through Alhambra St. rather than Pacheco. Alhambra has a lot of hills, but are rewarding with a long downhill areas. So far, it was a good ride with medium traffic.

Bicycle Performance by Wiki

Bike Performance

I came across this article while researching for a new wheelset.  I am debating to buy a new bike or just get a new wheelset to make my bike lighter.

"The advantage of light bikes, and particularly light wheels, from a KE standpoint is that KE only comes into play when speed changes, and there are certainly two cases where lighter wheels should have an advantage: sprints, and corner jumps in a criterium" - Wiki

Levi's Gran Fondo - Santa Rosa, CA - Oct. 9, 2010

October 9, 2010


"The 2010 Levi Leipheimer King Ridge GranFondo holds all the promise of its inaugural running, with a renewed focus on delivering more fun and festivities along the way. We offer three routes of varying distance and challenge, but the most difficult and longest of these, the Gran route, is sold out. Registration is still open for the 65-mile Medio and 32-mile Piccolo routes, but these spots are going fast! We hope you’ll commit to another day of stunning vistas, epic terrain, grand discovery, and exceptional rider support. The 2010 GranFondo awaits!"

REGISTER NOW!

SF Bay Area Bike to Work Day - May 13, 2010

May 13, 2010
"The San Francisco Bay Area's 16th Annual Bike to Work Day will take place on Thursday, May 13th, 2010. Bike to Work Day is the premier bicycling event taking place in all of Northern California with all nine Bay Area counties participating in the celebration. The event is just one day of many events taking place in May as part of National Bike Month."

Tour of the Unknown Coast - May 8, 2010

May 8, 2010
(CLICK PIC FOR SITE)

" Enjoy cycling through some of the most beautiful country in the United States. In addition to participating in an invigorating and challenging ride you will be helping to support the North Coast Community."

This seems like a great ride!!

2010 Bay to Breakers - May 16, 2010

May 16, 2010

"ING Bay to Breakers is a USA Track and Field certified 12K (7.46 miles). From sea level at the Embarcadero the course rises steeply along Hayes Street Hill. Around the 2.5-mile mark runners climb an 11.15% grade between Fillmore and Steiner, bringing them to the highest point in the race, approximately 215 feet above sea level. The remainder of the course gradually flows alongside the Panhandle and through Golden Gate Park."

I have already signed up for the BTB2010.  You should too! - ACTIVE.COM

RIP - Cyclist died at San Jose event.

Man who died at San Jose cycling event was founder of Fairfield saddle-making business

"A man who died during a weekend bike tour has been identified by friends and fellow riders as Tom Milton, the founder of a Fairfield saddle company, called Selle An-Atomica."

 

My local LOOP

I finally took my bike out for my first good ride of the season.  I decided to try the loop that I had planned over winter.  It was a steady ride with minimal hills.  I was able to keep a good 16-18 mph the whole way.  I first did one lap, but decided to go two more afterwards.

24 miles(3 loops)

View Larger Map

Echelon Grand Fondo - May 23, 2010 - Napa, Ca

Echelon Grand Fondo
May 23, 2010

(Napa, CA – March 10, 2010) – PlanetZ/Echelon set its sight on the stunning landscape of Napa Valley for launching its first Gran Fondo Series cycling event and fun run designed to attract both local and tourist fitness enthusiasts. The event, open to all levels and abilities of cyclists and runners, is focused on raising funds for the Queen of the Valley Cancer Center in Napa, and the Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center located on the campus of St. Helena Hospital. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be given to the Napa Valley Vine Trail and their important grassroots efforts to implement a multi-use trail from Calistoga to Vallejo.

Promoter cancels annual Benicia cycling event

I really wanted to watch this event.  Maybe next year...