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From the Amtrak window... ta ta for now, San Pablo Bay
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Lately I've become interested in tule grass, and there was a ton of it on the shoreline next to the train tracks
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From the Amtrak window on the San Joaquins line
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From the Amtrak window on the San Joaquins line, getting closer to Fresno
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In Fresno, heading toward RBA Lori Cherry's place
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Welcoming sight
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Woohoo a pool!
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Getting ready for the start
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Eleven riders ready for adventure
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This is Grant, who did a sub-24 hour finish! He graciously rode with us all the way to Little Panoche Road, trading pulls into the wind
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Sunset on Whitesbridge
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Ian's gonna rock it!
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First stop in Mendota for water refill and a quick bite
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Never saw the Panoche Inn at night before. Just as hospitable and pleasant as during the day!
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The volunteers had cup o noodles already waiting for us!!! <3<3<3
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The last time I was here, it was on the fleche 2 years ago and there was a huge cookout/barbecue where we got to meet some of the farmers from the area. It was so nice to be back!
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Uh oh...
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One of many TOTDs
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Carrots?
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More Freitas
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San Juan Bautista mission. We have been here on many fleche routes before, but never in the morning. SJB is a cool little town to ride through.
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High grasses on the bike trail connector from Castroville to Sand City
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Fort Ord Dunes
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Monterey! We made it to the ocean!
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Woohoo Teamwork!
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Carmel Valley Road
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Climbing Carmel Valley with Ernesto, Dave, and Ian
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More beautiful Carmel Valley
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Carmel Valley
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