Sunday Morning Ride in Marin - Late Notice

[Alex]

Hi all -

Wanted to invite folks on a year end Sunday ride up in Marin for tomorrow. Sorry for the late notice! I know that if I post it up here, I have even more incentive to get myself out of bed in the morning. The ride start is at the Big Rock Deli, 1500 Lucas Valley Rd, in Marin County about 2 miles west of the junction with US101. (Here's a link to the ride start on Google Maps)

Meet time is a little before 8, and we'll get on the road just a few minutes past 8. The ride goes through all of those fun roads you've heard about (Lucas Valley, Nicasio, Hicks Valley, Chileno Valley, and much more), lasts about an hour, and we'll grab breakfast in Occidental just a little past 9. After breakfast, the ride back includes Coleman Valley, a large chunk of 1, and some more fun roads out near Dillon Beach. The standard route will have you back down Lucas Valley and at the 101 freeway around 11:30 - 11:45 AM. Pace is moderate to "moderate-plus", but no matter what your preferred speed there will be someone waiting at the next corner (as long as you've let me know that you don't know the route). Total mileage is about 55 miles prior to breakfast, about 70 miles after breakfast. Helps to come with a full tank, as there aren't a ton of gas stations en route (though there is one in Bodega Bay about 15 miles into the after-breakfast route). I usually get off 101N at the Freitas exit right before Lucas Valley Road to fill up prior to ride start; there are several gas stations right on the west side of 101 there.

Weather looks to be perfect tomorrow, for a December day in California. Sunny throughout, starting in the 40's for the ride start, and ending up in the 60's by ride's end. I rode the 300 today, so I'll be on the RT tomorrow, should be fun!





@rojoracing53 @CycleCam303 @Jiggles @setasai @CynicalC @tfkrocks @Lychee @greenaero @Sushilover @Manimal

[Jiggles]

I'll be calling in sick to work tomorrow!

But it's because ill be sick in bed all day, wish I could go though, have fun!

[tfkrocks]

Well **** that other BARF ride. I'm in

I actually rode on Lucas Valley and Nicasio for the first time during the week and it was nice, though I could've done with a lot less cars.

[Alex]

See you in the morning. That's the fun part about attacking it at 8, it's unlikely we'll see more than a car or two all the way down Lucas Valley.

[Floki]

I wish I lived in an area that had frequent rides. Sucks to live in BFE with no friends with a motorcycle.....yet.

[Manimal]

Thanks for the invite, Alex. Sorry, I can't make it. Having a day out with the family in The City. Have a great ride! I'll be with you in spirit :ride

[rojoracing53]

Sorry I've got other plans but you have fun out there

[notsofast]

Wish I lived a bit further north!

[greenaero]

Alex, thanks for the invite but no hall pass for me today. Have fun and stay safe! Happy New Year

[tfkrocks]

[CycleCam303]

Aww working today. Wish I coulda joined you folks.

[Alex]

That was fun! Much respect for Rebecca coming out and joining us in the cold this morning. It was much chillier than expected!

Spot the ninjette rider: (hint, she's the one not eligible for AARP)



This was today's route:



Obligatory glamour shot at Coleman Beach:



Ah, ocean!



All pics available in full-res up at this link.

Although it was chilly, we were fortunate that it was sunny and clear for the entire ride, without a trace of fog. Also - since it has been dry for so long, there wasn't any evidence of ice or other weirdness anywhere on the roads, even though the temps were nudging freezing for parts of the ride. Hope more of you can make it out next time, the route was as fun as always.

[Jefft]

Ok, Alex, as I now feel comfortable that I won't be the oldest guy in the group, I may have to join you on one of your group rides. Thankfully, Cupertino and Los Gatos were almost toasty this afternoon but not nearly so scenic.

[Alex]

On some of those rides, the median age is deceased. You'll be fine.

[tfkrocks]

Well your pictures put my crappy cell phone pic to shame. Definitely so much nicer through a decent lens

[Alex]

At some point cell cams may get good enough so we don't need dedicated cameras, but I don't think we're there yet. I picked up this camera last year, and have liked it quite a bit. Tiny enough to keep in a tankbag easily, 20 MP, decent lens, great battery life, and an amazing sensor for a compact point & shoot. Don't see any need to upgrade anytime soon; as long as this one continues to work I plan to use it for years.