Finally, a day with no rain

So we took advantage of it and hooked up with the Cat 2 training ride to Lagunitas. We started at Mike's Bikes in Sausalito. Our "new" Honda doesn't have a trailer hitch on it yet, so we borrowed a friend's van to haul our bike. Now, of course, we have van envy. It would be so great to have a van. No taking the wheels off the tandem to transport it, and it would be so great for catering events like the Jonathan Pon Memorial Ride Jerry and I cook for later this spring. We could haul all the stuff and sleep in the van, like we did last year with a rental van.

But I digress. It was so great to ride today, though I will admit it took a lot out of us. We most certainly did not sail up White's Hill. We, in fact, stopped twice on the way. But once we got to the top we roared down the other side coasting at more than 40 mph.

We saw friends at the stop in Lagunitas and split a turkey sandwich. It was kind of chilly so we didn't linger. We made it over the easy side of White's without stopping, but by now our legs were rubber. This was one heck of a ride for us. Our quads really wore out and we had to stop once on Camino Alto-- something I don't recall doing over the last two years.

But we made it, and we headed home, showered and went to our favorite lunch place-- Comfort Food Cafe. Good coffee, perfectly poached eggs and a comfy seat. What else could anyone want?

We're home now, relaxing, having a little wine. Maybe a dvd tonight. Maybe not.

Next weekend promises sun. Can't wait!