Wednesday

Another day east of the bay.  The weather forecast didn't sound like it would be much better today, so we stayed in Pleasanton and slept in late.  Starting tomorrow (because we have to leave and head south) the weather will greatly improve.

The wind was brisk, and the temperature cool when we got the bike out  and rode to Foothill Road which is by far the prettiest ride around here. We then wound up having to catch a brief piece of the Interstate to get to part of the loop we were riding, we started wondering if we should have just stayed home... then when we finally got to State Highway 84 and saw the long hill that loomed in front of us, our suspicions were confirmed.  Too late now, so we just kept pedalling.

There's a saying, "what goes up must come down", and fortunately today was no exception. We came within .3 mph of cracking the 50 mph mark... our top speed was registered at 49.7  mph.  Downhill runs can be exhilarating as long as you don't suffer a blow-out!

We found our way back to Crank 2 and did some more bicycle related shopping.  Then it was back to the motel to finish out the day with 32 miles.  We are now sitting in a laundromat, getting all of our cycling gear (and regular clothes too) washed and ready for our trek south, which begins much too early in the morning...