https://lisamc.net/2013/08/10/tandem-starts/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/pa250447.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/jazjason.jpgJazJasonClimbing Mama bear. 2013-08-10T13:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2013/05/20/devil-mountain-ride-report-part-one-mines-road/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4130442.jpgpicture with grass and roadhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p3240438.jpgDiablohttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p40204401.jpgdiablo2013-05-27T22:56:41+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2013/05/20/explain-yourself-favorite-roads/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pa130604.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAlexis and Brett: Happy people on Highway One. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4180104.jpgstill waterNicasio Reservior2013-05-27T22:49:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2013/05/27/graffiti-in-cazadero/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p5230467.jpghttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p5230468.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2013-05-27T22:46:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2013/05/06/how-not-to-taper-for-a-double/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4250461.jpgVineyardsView from the stoker's seathttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4250459.jpgDraftingDave drafting the tandemhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4250457.jpgView of a foxBob and MarkN watching a large fluffy fox hiding in the grass. The fox tried to wait us out, but eventually gave up and walked away. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4250456.jpgLush areaLush fields near Pope Valley. The valley was also full of wildflowers, which are not visible on this scale.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4250453.jpgOsprey nestWe must have seen about 8 Osprey on this ride. The place was lousy with them. It was great. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4250452.jpgLong Horns of YountvilleMichael and the Long Horns of Yountvillehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p4020440.jpgnever gets oldViews from Diablo2013-05-27T22:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2013/03/31/six-smushed-skunks/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/shoes.jpgshoes2013-04-01T19:47:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/29/stage-one-of-the-furnace-creek-508-tandem-relay-race-valencia-to-california-city/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa070562.jpgDefibrillator on-boardTeam Spotted Ass van. Defibrillator on-board. Does this ass make my jersey look big? https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060524.jpgYAY!!!!!!!Ken Emerson. I like this picture. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060523.jpgThere were so many more windmills than you can see hereWindmills for as far as we could see. I like that we still call them windmills even though they have no current association with millstones. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060521.jpgReflective windmillsWe should not have been surprised that the section containing windmill hill might be windy, but it was even windier than usually.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060518.jpgFirst handoffJason lunges to catch a thrown water bottle, Deb yells out her request, Steve hands off fresh bottle. 2012-10-30T12:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/24/postcard-from-king-city/2012-10-30T05:37:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/29/last-of-the-summer-wine-end-of-the-duros-west-season/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250451.jpgwine countryRiding along Chillies Pope Valley in Wine country. RHe next weekend was to be the annual Pope Valley Turkey shoot. You don't get to shoot any turkeys, but I believe that they give out turkeys as prizes. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250447.jpgLand of tandem speedThis loop is lovely tandem territory. MarkN kept wondering why we dropping everyone until he looked at our average sped and realized how fast were had been rather effortlessly going. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250446.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250443.jpgBob and lakeBob and last view of Lake Berryessa. We were chasing down the Osprey and we succeeded in finding him again to watch him soar. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250442.jpgLooking southLooking back south from the damhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250441.jpglooking northView from the dam looking north at Lake Berryessahttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250433.jpglong horned cattleLong hornshttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250432.jpgView from the stoker seatBob, Jack, Dave, and MarkN. Leaving Yountville.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa250428.jpgprettyview as we left Yountville, land of fine dining2012-10-30T01:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/22/furnace-creek-508-2012-ride-report-stage-two-the-easiest-stage/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/calcity_trona_profile1.jpgcalcity_trona_profile1Stage 2 profile. Stolen form AdventureCORP site.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060530.jpgJason and meBike shadowshttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa0605271.jpglong viewClosely following Jason. Stage two Furnace Creek 508. California City to Trona, city of bike paths2012-10-22T22:39:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/22/poodles-rain-and-bad-decisions/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa220429.jpgdirty dogtired and dirty dog resting on Jason's side of the bed. Good dog.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa220433.jpgsunny and clear skieshttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa220430.jpgWhat to look at instead of typing or going into the kitchen to eat some more cheeseSunny view from my desk chair2012-10-22T22:23:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/17/furnace-creek-508-stage-4-the-hardest-stage/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/fc_shoshone_3d.jpgcool mapsStage 4: Furance Creek to Shoshone. Stolen from the AdventureCORP site. Map made by Doug Dog Sloan. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa070534.jpgVery over exposedPicture of Steve and Julie near the top of Salisbury after dawn. This picture is very over-exposed to be able to see them. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/fc_shoshone_profile1.jpgfurnace creek, death valley, passesStage 4. Stolen from the AdeventureCORP site. By Doug Dog Sloan2012-10-18T10:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/17/furnace-creek-508-ride-report-stage-3-the-queen-stage/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/trona_fc_3d.jpgtrona_fc_3dStage 3, Trona to Furnace Creek. Stolen from the AdventureCORPS site. Map by Doug Dog Sloan. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa070565.jpgRohloff hub, Nancy, and TimNancy and Tim as they would have looked on Townes Pass, had they done it during the day and the pass been flatter2012-10-17T21:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/15/furnace-creek-508-ride-report-before-the-ride/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa050499.jpgride before the rideSan Fransquito canyon ride before the ridehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060527.jpgthe road goes foreverI love these views of the road disappearing into the horizon. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060510.jpgPeronalized Co-MotionNancy and Willyhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060511.jpgPre Race check inJulie and Steve to the left and me, sitting on Steve and Julie's truck dressed as a yellowjackethttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pa060505.jpgSteve's handiworkSteve designed and made a rack for his pick-up truck to carry the three extra tandems. Steve and Tim on the righthttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/8058248933_7e2a3ee596_c.jpgGray Goose 4X tandemJason, Me, Julie, Steve, Deb, Willy, Nancy, Tim2012-10-17T21:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/10/01/2012-knoxville-double-ride-report-part-one-but-i-thought-you-said-the-ride-went-well/2012-10-07T16:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/08/27/oyj-petaluma-ride-report-cyclist-versus-car/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jimswarzman.jpgJimSwarzmanhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/willy-and-don.jpgwilly and donI stole this picture from Willy's facebook site. It shows Willy (wearing the hat) and Don Mitchell. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/vest.jpgvestVest without the special Jack Moonbeam treatment. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/petalumamap.jpgOYJ Petalmua route with flatter endingTo Jenner via Joy and Coleman https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cyclists-versus-car.jpgcyclists versus carGarmin trace2012-09-14T22:31:54+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/09/10/will-you-still-love-me-when-i-am-old-and-grey/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/olderbutnotwiser.jpgolder but not wiser2012-09-11T01:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/08/23/day-three-touring-in-oregon-crater-lake/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7190238.jpgDiamond peakView from our camp site at Mosquito Lake (Diamond Lake)https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7180215.jpgmountains and lakeCrater Lake and peakshttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7180203.jpgpollenCrater Lake, clouds, and pollenhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7180188.jpgMount ?View looking away from the lake. I should really know what these mountains are, but I don't. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7180224.jpgSNOW!"Take a picture of me by this snow bank!"https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000846.jpgMary, Diane, Michael, Lisa, AndreaMary, Diane, Michael, me, Andrea. Picture by Steve Rogershttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p71801772.jpgBlue rim with purple nipplesCrater Lake, blue rim, and mehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/craterlaked31.jpgcraterlaked3https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7180183.jpgexplanationI never remember this stuff when I get home, so I took a picture. However, "crater formed by volcanic explosion" really is not that hard to remember. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7180180.jpgWizard islandWizard Island2012-08-24T03:59:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/08/20/2010-census-please-please-understand-me-and-make-me-count/2012-08-20T19:26:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/08/13/tour-of-oregon-day-2-ashland-to-fort-klamath/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170160.jpgcongestioncongestion aheadhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170156.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170155.jpgp7170155https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170150.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170144.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170143.jpgviewshttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170139.jpgsmooth roadsTrees and smooth pavementhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p7170136.jpgView from the topView from the top of the climb out of Ashlandhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/day2.jpgday279 miles. Ashland to Fort Klamath2012-08-13T18:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/08/06/response-to-lost-art-of-the-group-ride/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/group-at-alpine-dam.jpgGroup at Alpine damGroup ride: Duros West without Bob, our fearless leader. Alpine Dam. Me, Michael, George, Mark, Sabi 2012-08-06T20:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/07/30/day-one-touring-in-oregon/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ashland.jpgashlandDead Indian Loop with out and back up and down Mt. Ashland.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/p7160135.jpgSign outside the lodgeWelcoming sign outside the lodge where Michael and I warmed ourselves half way down Mt. Ashland. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/p7160131.jpgShasta!https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/p7160123.jpgMt Shasta from Mt AshlandView of Mt Shasta as we ate our peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from atop Mt Ashland. 2012-08-01T01:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/06/30/light-housekeeping/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pb260045.jpgkitchen disasterstill life with bike2012-07-01T02:47:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/06/25/dog-park/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p4170025.jpgSacha, the wonder poodleI prefer hiking, but the dog likes dog parks, too. I have no pretty pictures of the Alameda Dog park, but here is a picture of the wonder poodle with the wildflowers . 2012-06-25T19:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/06/25/good-day-good-dog-2010-mt-tam-ride-report/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p4260005.jpgSacha, the wonder poodleSacha, the wonder poodle2012-06-25T19:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/06/11/ladybugs/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ladybugs0.jpgladybugs0Ladybugs swarming in Redwood park. This picture wasn't taken on this ride, but was taken on a hike a few years ago. 2012-06-13T04:39:42+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/06/10/beer-beef-and-biking-malt-picnic-at-black-mountain-ranch/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p60900721.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAYoung water buffalo. Not Bisonhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090103.jpgtouringTouring bike conversionhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090097.jpgmouth of the Tomales BayView from Dillon Beach Road and Frankling School. Mouth of the Tomales Bay. Dillon beach, Tomales bay and then Pierce point.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090090.jpgonto Franklin SchoolOnto Franklin School Road. I spent much of yesterday's ride referring to this road as Schoolhouse road, until MarkN couldn't stand it anymore and told me the correct name. We are on the bridge featured in the other pictures.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090084.jpgMarkNhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090081.jpgMarkNWhitaker, Middle, and Franklin School are so pretty they verge on the absurd. Sometimes the fields are also covered with livestock. Today, we saw mostly sheep. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090074.jpgWhitakerFarmland along Whitaker and Franklin School roads. North of Tomales, west of Highway one, south of Bodega Bayhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090072.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090070.jpgwater buffaloWater buffalo!https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6090069.jpgwater buffalo!Water Buffalo! Young versions. Way cute. 2012-06-10T20:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/06/04/part-2-santa-rosa-double-trouble/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6030173.jpgPine flatView as I climbed Pine Flat roadhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6030161.jpgView from Pine Flathttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020151.jpgparty in Pope ValleyI like this picture of me; it sums up the weekend. I had a couple of annoying moments, but I was happy every minute of the two days. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020152.jpgmore slackershttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020150.jpg200k slackersParty in Santa Rosahttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020143.jpgmore poorly framed picturesPoint Lakeview Roadhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/topomapdoubletrouble.jpgtopomapdoubletroublehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020132.jpgClear lakeThe area along Clear Lake was very pretty, but I had a hard time taking pictures. The road had no shoulder and I did not feel safe stopping at many locations. The areas with turnouts and no cars, were not the most photogenic.2012-06-06T04:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/06/04/part-1-2012-santa-rosa-double-trouble/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mapdoubletoruble.jpgmapdoubletorubleRoute for The Santa Rosa Double Troublehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020113.jpgHopland gradeI took 114 pictures. Really, you should consider yourself lucky, that these are the only ones being shown.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020115.jpgFrom the East side of Hopland grade, looking northView north towards Clear lake from just beyond the top of Hopland Grade. I was avoiding the descent, be taking pictures. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020102.jpgView from Hopland gradeLooking west as I climbed Hopland Grade from the westhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020099.jpgRoad graded for repavingHopland grade. 11 miles of road prepared for repaving. https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020089.jpgPretty valley, ugly tire marksThe view was pretty, but the skid marks left by a semi with locked up wheels were a little dauntinghttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020087.jpg65 mph speed limit on Northbound 101Reminder not to go too fast on 101https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020077.jpgPretty. I always take pictures here. Red Winery Roadhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020072.jpgChalk Hill RoadIf you ride slow enough, Chalk Hill Road is easy.https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p6020066.jpgHot air ballon over wine countryI was stunned by the sight of about 6 hot air balloons as I rode along Faught a little after 7 am. I was amazed that anyone would get up so early to ride in a balloon. 2012-06-05T03:09:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/05/27/its-too-late-baby/2012-05-28T03:26:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/05/20/davis-double-ride-report/2012-05-22T04:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/about/2012-05-20T21:32:18+00:00weekly0.6https://lisamc.net/2012/05/17/2010-tour-of-california-race-report/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p5200274.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMines on the return after some slight drizzlehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p5190262.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPelotonhttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p5190251.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWaitinghttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p5190244.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACHiPs in linehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p5190242.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACHiPshttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p5190241.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAmicable discussionshttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p5190231.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFlowers on Mines Rd2012-05-18T04:36:03+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/05/14/how-not-to-train-for-terrible-two/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/lisamc_pontneuf-2.jpgIs that the Eiffel Tower in the background?Me, on the Ile Saint-Louis next to the Seine In Paris2012-05-15T04:01:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/04/12/letters-to-my-mother-part-1-or-why-i-feel-justified-in-never-throwing-anything-away/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1169.jpgAn actual polaroid picturehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1168.jpgSara and me 2012-04-13T02:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/04/07/trophys/https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bobsdeltaride.jpgBob's delta ridehttps://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1811_2.jpegIMG_1811_2https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1796.jpegIMG_1796https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1791.jpegIMG_1791https://lisamc.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1804_3.jpegIMG_1804_32012-04-08T04:52:12+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/04/01/post-2/2012-04-16T03:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.net/2012/04/01/hello-world/2012-04-01T05:03:04+00:00monthlyhttps://lisamc.netdaily1.02013-08-10T13:55:07+00:00