FT3 part deux

Barrett got a job in Missoula, so before he takes off I figured I'd take advantage of my f-unemployment status and head up to Placerville to participate in another FT3 ride before he takes off.

Tossing things out... including his bike that he was in a head on collision with.... a drunk old lady driver at 11 am... still insane that he survived with no broken bones.  

Post ride at the Knott Hole.  4-2-1 please!

Inside Xterric's new Sprinter van.  Holy crap this thing is HUGE!

FT3 Attendance sheet.

B... Jack-a-Bu-ed... 

Ride Report: to Sutter Creek with Sigman

Fun ride with Sigman.  But these roads aren't very bike friendly.  It's good to start out early and ride in those hours when most folks are still sleeping.  

This cold ride started out with a bang, as I went over a pothole and both tires went flat on the way to Sigman's.  I walked to the Safeway near by, but I couldn't get my fingers warm enough to fix em.  The tires were low in air, and I was planning to pump them up at Sigmans... alas... lesson learned.  

31 deg!

There are river otters in the Contra Costa Canal!  City Wildlife!

Stopped for a quick brekky... 

Ready to hit the bridge... 

We parted ways at Walnut Grove as Sigman was on his way to Sacramento and I was on my way to Sutter Creek.  Here's a pic of the only other cyclist we saw this day.  

I came out on this alley in Sutter Creek... and 50 ft away were Nikko with Mama Margie!

Fossils!

I left at 4 am.  At 5:30 am... I got all kinds of texts from Kimbo.  

Turns out a moving truck hit a telephone pole and knocked it over.  The transformer blew up while smashing a car and blackout ensued... 

The car... is still here a month+ later... 

Run Report: Diablo with Sam

I know, I've been running a lot recently.  I think that is mainly due to the fact that I have some running buddies that are pushing me and are more up for runs.  Particularly Sam.  He may convince me to do some longer runs... we'll see.  

Here was another fun run we did on Diablo a few weeks back.  There are tons more trails to explore over there so I want to go back.  Soon... 

Wildlife sightings are always a welcome bonus on my excursions.  

First peak!  

Sam wearing the shirt to match

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