Nice Day For A Bicycle Ride

Although it was a bit on the windy side and I had a head wind on the trip north, I rode from Redwood City to Burlingame via roads that parallel the Cal train tracks then back along the bay trail.  Round trip was just over 42 miles and took just under 5 hours for an average speed of 9 MPH.  I was hoping that the snack bar at Coyote Point would be open so that I could say hi to Ann Marie, Rebecka and Jane.  They where closed even though Jane had said they might start opening Thursday to Sunday this week. Well maybe tomorrow.

Busy Day

Had a busy day on Monday. Dad's Jeep was making strange noises from it's rear end. Not farting noises but grinding noises. So we had it toed to Rear End Specialists in Santa Clara. They where recommended by our mechanic as being fairly priced, fast and reliable. They where fast, we where there at about 9 in the morning and they had it repaired by noon. The price was about half what we expected. Hope the repair lasts for a few years. I was back at my apartment by 14:00 so I took a shorter than normal bike ride. Going 20 miles in a waist of time, so the 30 mile ride was just about worth it. Today it rained so there was no point in riding anywhere. Not that I would have worried about getting wet, it is just that people in cars tend to drive really badly when the roads are wet. If there is no rain tomorrow I will try to ride. Only three days left this month to reach a total of 700 miles for the month. It can be done if I can get in about 90 miles by Friday.

A Really Nice Day

When I got up this morning it was a really nice day, so I took a bike ride along the San Francisco Bay. Twenty miles into the ride it became a fantastic day. I stopped and the Coyote Point Snack Bar and Wind Surfing Shop for a cup of coffee and to my amazement Rebecka was there. I had not expected to see her until sometime in May because she had been working at the shop in Alameda. I would have been pleased to see Jane and Ann Marie but now I was ecstatic. I asked Rebecka if I might take a picture of her, she said is that so you will remember me? Rebecka if you read this blog know that I could never forget you, your smile and laugh they make my day. People if you want to learn to wind surf, get your wind surfing supplies, get something to eat or just chat with some really nice people. Then take yourselves to the beach at Coyote Point and follow the signs to the snack bar and make sure to tell my friends who work there hello for me.

FOLLOW THE LINK AT LEFT FOR "BOARD SPORTS SCHOOL"

20 to 40 MPH Wind Today

Although there was very little rain today the wind was just to strong to go on a long bicycle ride.  So I spent an hour and a half working out and then continued my research in to weight loss and muscle building supplements. I will continue my research and testing as soon as I can get out for a long ride.

Rain and Wind Today -- So some research

I spent time on line looking a supplement that would extend how far I can ride before my leg muscles give out and also something that will speed up recovery after a 40 to 50 mile bicycle ride.  Found several coupons on line for free samples I will report on the results as soon as I have some.  I have been taking daily rides when weather allows from Woodside Road and Alameda Road in Redwood City to the San Francisco International Airport and back.  The ride averages about 46 miles round trip.  On days when the weather does not allow for a safe ride I try to walk 5 to 10 miles.
I will attempt in the next few days to get photos from around the San Francisco Airport.

Had A Nice Ride Today

Weather was just right to get in another 46 mile bicycle ride. I have traveled over 500 miles in just 13 days, riding about 5 hours a day. Found out that Rebecka is working in Alameda at the other snack bar for the rest of the month. She will be at Coyote Point Park all of May, July, and September. Hope she remembers me as I sure remember her.

It has been nice the last three days.

Even with all the rain this month I have managed to ride for 488 miles so far. Dinner is ready so more when I have time.

Tired of the Rain

I was planning to search for Rebecka yesterday, but I had only traveled about six miles into a fifteen mile an hour head wind when it started to rain. So I turned around and headed home.  Today when I got up it was raining so instead of a bicycle ride I decided to put on my rain gear and take a walk.  That did not work out very well because the wind was blowing really hard and I was soaked to the skin even through my rain gear in under 20 minutes.  It is now 4:20 in the afternoon and the sun is coming out.  Weird weather.
I almost bet it will rain again tomorrow.

Very Nice Day.

Woke up this morning and it was a very nice day sunny and quite warm.  So I quickly got dressed and out for a bike ride. Seems everyone had the same idea. I would guess that about 90% of the people out on their bicycles, roller blades and walking had the same thought as I did but they only have it a few times a year.  There are rules on the Bay Trail and I am sure most of the people I saw where quite unaware of them.  The major rule is to keep to the right unless passing (just like on any road).  When passing someone you are to warn them with a bell or by yelling something like "On your left" or "Passing on your left".  Seems a good number of people have no idea what side is their left and what side is their right.  Here is a good example of what plagued me all day long.  I was rapidly approaching a family on bicycles. I warned them with a call of passing on your left. The mother, and two of her children broke left into my path, so I moved right to be blocked by a young girl who had stopped in the middle of the path and her father who was on the right side of the road.  I had to stop and so did the people cycling from the other direction.  It took twice as long to reach my northern goal than normal.  I rode back home following the El Camino Real.  Lots of cars but at least they appeared to understand the rules of the road.  Maybe if I go out earlier tomorrow I will not find the trail congested, we will see.   

Easter Sunday

It's raining today, have laundry to do and relatives to visit for the holiday, so no bike riding today.

Went Looking for Rebecka

Last week when I rode down to Coyote Point I stopped at the Snack Bar. The young lady working there was having a rotten day, because that morning her apartment had been broken into and several items had been taken. I talked to her as I ate my lunch. So today I decided to return to the snack bar and find out how her week had been. However when I got there she was not working so I asked her co-worker what her name was and to tell her I had stopped by to see her. They promised to pass the message along. I hope they will. I will return again to the snack bar at Coyote Point so I can see Rebecka again. If you are at Coyote Point and happen to visit the Snack Bar by the beach say hi to Rebecka for me.

I Hate Weather Reports

The weather forecast was for rain today, all day.  It did look as if it could rain at any time, but rain did not really happen until about 4:30 in the afternoon. It is now 6:00 in the evening and it looks as if the weather is clearing.  If I had gone for a bicycle ride I might have got a bit wet but not soaked as the reports said.  Tomorrow I am going to ride to the San Francisco Airport and then back to Redwood City both directions on the bay trail if I can get out the door before 9 AM.  I do not care what the weather reports say.

It Snowed Today

Sorry just could not resist an April Fools Title. It was partly cloudy today, and about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. So a very good day for a 40 mile bicycle ride along the Bay Trail. The weather report for tomorrow is for rain. I hope it does not turn out that way as I would like to look for a street in Burlingame before Monday so that I will not have any problem taking my dad to his appointment with his tax accountant .