Category: Cycling

Sequoia Loop

Going from Silicon Valley across the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Ocean and back is one of the finest…

Martinez to Sacramento by bike (and back on Amtrak)

Suppose there is an opportunity to combine public transportation with a reasonably long bike ride. In that case, one has…

Mt. Hamilton Challenge

Mt. Hamilton stands tall at 4,265 feet (1,300 m) in the southern San Francisco Bay Area and part of the…

Chico Metricflower, DIY version

I last visited Chico in April 2013 for the Chico Velo Wildflower Century. I wanted to return to this area…

Riding the RBC GranFondo Whistler

“Look out for one another out there, especially under these conditions”, star-line announcer Phil Johnson had reminded the roughly 4000…

Marin Century

Lots of ups and downs in this popular century ride just north of San Francisco.

Cycling across Yosemite National Park

Everything after that little hump, about a quarter of a mile before reaching the east entrance of Yosemite National Park…

Great Western Bicycle Festival

The 49th installment of the Great Western Bicycle Rally, a true festival for everyone interested in cycling.

Chico Velo Wildflower Century

Transitioning from running to cycling events, I explored uncharted territory way up north at the Chico Wildflower Century.

Death Valley Cycling with REI

Experiencing Death Valley with a group of 11 other fellow cyclists and supported by REI.

Cycling up Haleakalā

A bicycle. One of the most beautiful spots on earth. 35 miles. 10,000 feet of climbing. Feelings of pain and…