Rode to the Junction and back. Was going to do the walnut creek loop but got a flat after stopping at the junction. Took a long time to find the source of the puncture which turned out to be a small bit of radial tire wire. Had to use my teeth to get it out. So had to shorten the ride. Took the old way to the mountain via Dougherty and Mt Diablo Blvd but came back thru Diablo, Danville and the Iron Horse Trail.

Did an out-an-back on the Iron Horse Trial to Danville. Unfortunately, Contra Costa schools didn't have the day off so lots of kids around 2:30-3:00. Wouldn't be so bad if half of them weren't on E-bikes and scooters going super fast and all over the trail. Took a break until things cleared up. Nice day, overcast but low 60's. Need rain.

Out and Back to Las Trampas Park. Sunny warm day and a south wind on the way home.

Most flat spin for coffee today.

Rode to Pleasanton BART then took train to the San Francisco Ferry Building with 3 other Pleasanton Pedalers. So awesome to ride with 1,000+ bike riders joined together in remembrance of a fellow like minded cyclist who gave his life for a noble cause. So many considerate motorists, residents and tourists showed support by honking horns, high fiveing and waving signs. SF at it's best. May the murder of Alex Pretti not be in vain, and hopefully be a turning point.....

Rode a new loop to Livermore. Ruby Hill-Kalthoff-Sycamore Grove-Holdener Park and then into town for the usual at Story Coffee.

Wasn't going to ride today by it got really warm (mid-60's) so first time wearing summer kit in 2026!

Out and back to Danville Peet's on the Iron Trail. Stopped at Sports Basement to buy some new gloves. Another sunny day, needing some rain.

Short ride out to Livermore to stretch my legs and have coffee.

Sun was out and temps in the low 60's . Nice ride out Tesla to the Pass, then back thru Livermore with a stop at Story Coffee.

Vasco Loop and coffee at Story.

Thursday Grid with P-town peddlers. Very foggy at the start, 39F but once in Livermore the sun came out and by the end of ride it was near 60F. Ride was faster today.

Did an out-an-back to Concord on the Iron Horse Trail. Flat ride, light breezes and high of 60F. Looks like good riding weather for the next week or so.

Saturday Recycle Pros ride was supposed to do Las Trampas, however Bob had 3 flats in a row to delay the ride in San Ramon so instead we did Dublin Blvd.

Felt low energy heading out and had to stop for food and coffee. Felt better after that and tackled Patterson Pass - Cross Rd - Reuss - Holdender and Sycamore Grove. Light NE winds. Headwind at the start and tailwind going home. When home found out that I had forgot to take my thyroid meds, thus the low energy.

Finally some good weather for first ride of 2026. Climbed both Mines (to the 8.5 mile marker) and Collier to top. Coffee at Story.