My Friend Took Me Down Tour 🤣 (video later)

 Ha ha ha! About a mile into the ride,  we were approaching an intersection aiming for a left turn lane with Sandra a good distance ahead of  me so I looked back at traffic. Next thing I know I'm overlapping her wheel.  I tried to counter balance but I was too far gone.  Next thing I know,  I'm hitting the ground.  Most with my arm at the side for protection.  I hit the ground waiting patiently wondering if I was going to slide or bounce.  Nope just hit the ground ha ha ha.  I realized that I don't bounce. 😄 But thankfully it was a slow speed crash.  A scraped elbow and cut knee. Didn't hurt but felt the impact in my bones more than anything.  Luckily Sandra had a first aid kit so we patched it up then finished the ride. 😄 And a stop at Starbucks. ☕️ 

Good thing there was very little traffic.  I hit the ground then some guy in a van stopped some distance behind.  30 yards maybe,  waiting till I got up and out of the way. Some good considerate drivers out there 👏 

Coincidence? Funny because Gina and I just bought a box of band-aids the other day. 😄

Strange that when I fell, I did on my side and lifted my arm as if to block a punch to the side. So I hit mu shoulder and my hand not involved at all but my arm was jarred and I felt some pressure a mile later on the ride. Not a problem but Sandra had Tylenol and offered some so I figured it would get me through the ride if my arm was stiff or something. It felt great and 12 hours later, no problem with the arm at all but strangely,  the thumb palm pad section of my hand is tender and sore. Hmm, seems my hand was not involved at all but it's tender in that one 3 inch section. Crazy.

The video

Some GTC images from his cell.

Good 27 miles with 1600 ft gain...ish !

One thing that cracked me up today.  TC, Tony was pushing hard up every hill getting in his workout.  So late in the ride I said,"good job Pantani !" Referring to Marco Pantani,  one of the Tour de France great climbers. 

Then Tony turned to me saying, ................"Pan-Tony!!".  😆😄😆

Short but Sweet, and Easy

 Short easy 25 miles. Going easy with the cool California air.  Low of 54 thinking it might rain.  But no,  the sun poked out a little by the end of the ride.  Wind breaker and tights today. 😃

Did feel a little more aerodynamic after cutting my hair yesterday.  I should have rode but one of the only times I get the place to myself so I took advantage of it.  Not to mention I got more miles this year than expected and planning on topping it next year. 😄

Not to mention, saving about $50 on a haircut.  This little setup has already paid for itself. 

Did go to Sizzler after my ride and ate rather light. But later, the mall being opened longer holiday hours, I got hungry and planning a ride on Monday with TC and Sandra along the foothills so I figured I better eat a little more. So we went to Red Robin, not a favorite but convenient there in the mall. I had a hamburger and Gina had an order of Yukon chips. She ate most of the cheese fondue stuff and I very little. She is  cheese lover and I like it but trying to avoid bad stuff so I just ate the burger, mostly and a taste here and there of the fondue. 

Just Another Ride Tour

 Solo 34 miles. Getting to the point after 32 years of consistent cycling, seems it doesn't really matter where, when or even how I ride anymore. Just as long as I ride.🤠 Thought I was tired starting out today but once I turned around at the top, I realized it was the wind. 😂 Felt much better after that but still, just getting out to ride. Ah the e retired life, not having to answer to a boss or anyone anymore. Just tell my wife, "I'm going for a ride, from here to there, see you later." 😘 Scramble some eggs 🥚 and sausage and I'm on my way. 😁 Of course, powered by some Sizzler and clamp chowder last night with my Honey. 

Leaving the shadows of the mountains that houses the top of the trail 

One cool thing about elevation graphs, the rides look impressive on paper. 😁 Keeping a low easy hr as well.

Bastards! Blocking 🚫 one complete lane under Peck Rd.  But the sheriff was down the way with big trucks and a crew so hopefully they get these idiots again. 

But yes  I reported the MOFOS again anyway 

Very interesting eventful Tuesday. Hit myself on the eye 👁 bone with a surge protector. Tender little knot but hopefully no black eye. 🤣

Then I did some sewing. Boy it sure is hard tying little tiny knots but I got it done. 😉

Then found something to carry the power bank around. Something noticeable so we don't leave it behind. But protects it in Gina's purse. I think this will do. I'm almost always charged but Gina forgets so going to the mall playing games on her cell, her phone dies. Of course, "I" have to make sure the power bank stays charged. 😁

Then of course, Sizzler and the mall with Gina. Of course nothing too special but you know me, I like taking 📸 pictures. 😆😄😆

Amazing Ride

 Amazing Ride Bike Tour 😄 Solo 40. Well, I wake up every morning and tell myself that I'm going to do this AMAZING ride that I plan in my head. But I wake up and figure I'm just happy I can still ride my bike. 😁 So I just did the usual then crossed over to check out the other trail I've only been on a couple times over the years. Actually the amazing thing about this ride is that I rode back 7 miles with a big bug in my eye 👁 🤣. And going over to the other trail because they have a nice park where I could wash out my eye. I tried on the trail with a water bottle but much help. But actually, all rides are amazing and a week off the bike, I felt great otherwise. 👌

Post ride 

That's how fast I am.  I was going up to the top of the trail,  another mile then returned to go down even before that dude could walk that section. 😆😄😆

December in California 

A week off the bike, I had to wear this shirt yesterday. 😁

I have to laugh at the idiots on FB sometimes. A post came up about a popular climb on Strava.  I commented that I wouldn't miss it growing up and living by Mt Baldy all my life. And that having Big Bear is down the road, I've always had great mountains to climb.  

Some clown replies to my comment, that popular climb won't miss you either because it's a tough climb, not for the faint of heart   for the focused blah blah blah.  It's long too, 5.5 kilometers........😐😐😐........😆😄😆😄😆

I guess doing Breathless Agony and Ride Around the Bear 4 times won't qualify me for the 5 kilometers climb. 🤣😂🤣

I Keep Telling Myself Tour

 Solo 35. I told myself on Sunday,  get out there and crush some records. I didn't. Monday I told myself to get out there and do a challenging ride. I didn't. So today I felt the same way as the other two days but I told myself,  you really need to get out there. 😄 Glad I did,  my happy place. 😊 Felt stiff but better after the ride because I was just out there relaxing spinning the pedals . 🚴‍♂️

  At one point I looked over seeing something shining in the sun, really quick. Thought it was just my brain 🧠 playing games on me. But I stopped for a look.  Down in a pit was a homeless camp. But there was this pretty cool Adobe style hut or walls set up like a little house. With bottles stuck in the walls like Knotts Berry Farm had that little store. Kid walking by so I asked if he had ever seen it. He as surprised and you can see him on the other side looking in. 😄

 Yeah,  I'm one of those guys that picks up stuff that will flatten tires. Bikes or cars, I pick them up then toss them in the back of my truck till I remember to throw them away.  Your Welcome. 😁

                                   The spot

Of course coffee ☕️ last night with my Honey.  And as always, replace the battery in the watch then the band breaks a week later. Oh well, eBay. Band wasn't that old though,  about a year.  Hope this one lasts longer.  😁