ewalstad: Shado Cliffs Lake, a few miles out from the start
ewalstad: It was raining at the start of the ride. There could have been more fenders, just sayin.
ewalstad: I jumped ahead to get out of the mud from others' wheels and Erik and Jon joined me. Well, I mean they passed me up and I held on to their wheels as best I could
ewalstad: QotD: "As soon as he hits the slightest incline his anti-gravity boots kick in and he's gone up the hill" - Jon describing Erik Nohlin
ewalstad: The top of the first climb
ewalstad: Roy and Metin, part of the Fast-Kids-Train
ewalstad: Screaming along on Tesla Road
ewalstad: After the first control, I couldn't hang on any more. So long, kids!
ewalstad: Entering Del Puerto Canyon
ewalstad: Dramatic views with the golden hillsides and dark clouds overhead
ewalstad: Some sun, some clouds
ewalstad: A few sprinkles through Del Puerto Canyon
ewalstad: Check out my new shoes!
ewalstad: Bruce and Linda working the control at the Junction.
ewalstad: gobble
ewalstad: It was raining on the Mines Road descent but stopped once I got back to Livermore