68 miles today. It was one of leisure and the last night for my good friends Adam and Ben. We'll ride over the Golden Gate tomorrow where their respective families will meet them.
This morning we were distracted by a roadside antique sale that bolstered a vintage Raliegh road bike--rusty, worn, neglected, $25. It even included a new saddle to replace the old "crusty one" that happened to be a Brooks. I offered to install the new saddle and rode away Brooks in hand for 5 dollars. It'll need some serious restorative love to make it ride ready.
We rode fast but with frequent stops, even a nap in a meadow at the summit of a climb. More spectacular views today and steep rollers that ensured the use of the entire gear spectrum.
The stars are blinding. Even those typically struck with cowardice join in the twilight over Bodega. It is the first time I have seen them on this trip since nights are early and typically clouded. However, dusk has been creeping earlier as I have been creeping south.
Many cyclists at the Bodega Dunes camp tonight making for good company and a few laughs. Tents are perched on the soft sand and whispers of waves can be deciphered through the breeze.
-niko (by bodega bay)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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Not that many people can say they've napped in a meadow!
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