A New Twist on an Old Fave

A succession of members have kept the tradition of this club ride alive after the closing of its namesake (Bici) bike shop, first moving the start to a nearby park and now to another neighborhood in response to heavy construction at the park. The new location is a winner! (Let's keep it!)

It's still a bit early for wildflowers, but there were some lupines in bloom near the Chesbro Reservoir.

Once upon a time, this region was known as the Valley Of Heart's Delight. Now we can only imagine acres upon acres of orchards in bloom, stretching as far as the eye could see. A few remain, their trees dusting us with white petals like spring snowflakes.

We made good time heading north on the Coyote Creek Trail before I led my chief biking buddy off the “official” route with my own wee tweak, near the end.

The faster riders had caught us this morning, of course, despite our usual head start—but later than expected. Perhaps they were tardier than usual. We enjoyed a solid 45 miles and 1,380 feet of climbing.