A short update

Wednesday and Thursday where both very nice days for a mountain bike ride, very light wind and temp. in the 80 degree range.  I did not ride yesterday because Dads heart rate was up and he wanted me to stay close just in case he needed a ride to the emergency room.  Today it was very windy, but went riding anyway, I only managed 38 miles in the time I can normally travel 50 miles do to the 25 mile-an-hour head winds I encountered.
I sure hope the weather is both less windy and warmer on Monday.

Happy Mother's Day to all you Mothers out there.

The fire at the asphalt plant in Redwood City

Some images of the fire at Asphalt Plant in Redwood City that occurred yesterday May 2, 2011

 

Could Spring finally be here?

It was very nice yesterday and even better today. Temperature was in the mid to high 70s both days. Yesterday there was a big fire at the asphalt plant at the end of Sea Port Drive in Redwood City.  Wanted to take a look at  it today but road was closed to everyone except those that worked in the area.  So instead I took my regular ride to the San Francisco Airport and Back.

Tennis Courts Central Park San Mateo

Central Park San Mateo

In Milbrae California

Burlingame California

There are big white birds in that tree

It was a great day for a ride today.

Although I did not reach the 900 mile goal for the month, I was short be 7 miles.  I averaged about 44.67 miles for the twenty days I had for riding.  Maybe this coming month I can get to 1000 if my parents stay healthy.

April Cycling Notes

This month I have been able to get out on the bicycle for a total of 19 days.  I have in that time ridden a total of 844 miles.  Should be easy to get over 900 by tomorrow night.  Then again maybe not, just called my Dad to see how he was feeling and he told me his heart rate was 120 beats per minute, it should be around 65 to 75 beats per minute when resting.  So the ride for today is on hold just in case I need to take him to the hospital emergency room.

I think someone left the air conditioner on high

I have never seen it so windy on the bay trail as it was today.  I would guess it was blowing at least 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.  Here are some photos of places that did not blow away.

Bike is working Great

I took my bike into the shop today and had them check out the squeaking rear breaks.  It appears that when the new parts where installed some chain grease got on the rims causing a squeak when the breaks where applied.  The problem was fixed by cleaning and sanding the rims.  Here are some photos from todays ride.

New Rear Derailer

New Front Derailer

New Rear Breaks

Rich and his mountain bike

Another shot of us in Milbrae near the San Francisco Airport

In the weeds near Belmont