PCH at dusk Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 The fog rolls in as I roll back to Malibu
Can fish rides bikes? Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 Mural on the side of a shop in Ojai
Krispy Kreme - not just for breakfast anymore Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 RS food item suggestion for next year's Davis DC?
Cool road cut Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 OK, so it helps if you're a rockhead
Urban cycling Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 You can't get away from the cars and freeways for long.
DBC on the Grand Tour Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 Nancy Knopfler cruising through the avocado and citrus groves
The first hill of the day Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 Just a little warm up
Hidden Valley Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 One of the locals told me that this was the inspiration for the "Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing" picture. They must have been here on a day that wasn't so hazy.
PCH morning paceline Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/27/2009 Heading up the coast from Malibu in the early morning
I LOVE LA! Grand Tour Double Century Date: 06/26/2009 Friday afternoon traffic on the way to check-in.
Parting shot of R.H. Phillips sign Diana, Anne, Darrell Date: 06/06/2009
Riding up now-paved drive, until recently was coarse gravel Date: 06/06/2009
Russell ready to roll "Baltimore/Washington International" ...alternate meaning for BWI Date: 06/06/2009 "Baltimore/Washington International" ...alternate meaning for BWI
Ornamental artichoke Date: 06/06/2009
Rosé in glass, H2O bottle, puffy blossoms Date: 06/06/2009
Ice water, umbrella, and sky Date: 06/06/2009
Darrell Date: 06/06/2009
Diana and Anne enjoying the ambiance Date: 06/06/2009
Rosé of Syrah paired with pasta with prosciutto, peas, spinach Date: 06/06/2009
Russell with Toasted Head sign photo taken by Anne Date: 06/06/2009
Fire-breathing bear up close, its shape comes into focus photo taken by Anne Date: 06/06/2009
Anne, clouds, Road 14 Date: 06/06/2009
Road 87 just ahead, but no regroup with Darrell and Diana Date: 06/06/2009
Anne ascending last roller on Road 14 Date: 06/06/2009
Road 14, just a few more miles to go ...to the R.H. Phillips winery Date: 06/06/2009
First hill west of Zamora, Road 13-14 Date: 06/06/2009
Darrell and Diana far ahead of us on Road 14 Date: 06/06/2009
Darrell, Diana, Anne at Zamora R.H. Phillips winery ride, Sat. 6/6 Date: 06/06/2009
BenTed at the final turnaround Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 BenTed at the final turnaround
Budzilla at the final turnaround - note still more storm clouds in the background Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Budzilla at the final turnaround - note still more storm clouds in the background
Yet another picture of the eastern Sierra crest Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Yet another picture of the eastern Sierra crest
The eastern Sierra crest in more tolerable weather conditions Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Eastern Sierra Double Century
Dire warnings for backroad travelers Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Eastern Sierra Double Century
Rain, hail and snow at an unnamed pass in the Inyo Mountains Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Rain, hail and snow at an unnamed pass in the Inyo Mountains
Joshua tree forest above Eureka Valley Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Joshua tree forest above Eureka Valley
Sunrise on the eastern Sierra crest Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Sunrise on the eastern Sierra crest
Incoming storm clouds Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Incoming storm clouds
Queued-up for the start in Bishop Eastern Sierra Double Century Date: 06/06/2009 Eastern Sierra Double Century
2009 DC poster Date: 06/09/2009
larry_and_dee Larry and Dee Burdick at Oroville Control. Date: 06/08/2009 Larry and Dee Burdick at Oroville Control.
mario Mario riding into the morning in Feather River Canyon. Date: 06/08/2009 Mario riding into the morning in Feather River Canyon.
new_tire Mario replacing his tire after slicing it on a rock. I thought I pointed it out, but maybe I wasn't emphatic enough. Date: 06/08/2009 Mario replacing his tire after slicing it on a rock. I thought I pointed it out, but maybe I wasn't emphatic enough.
tunnel One of three tunnels dug out of the huge canyon walls. Date: 06/08/2009 One of three tunnels dug out of the huge canyon walls.
check_in Checking in. Paul Guttenberg at the check in with John and Katherine Hess. Mario Hlawitschka and Elinore Olson talking in the background. Date: 06/08/2009 Checking in. Paul Guttenberg at the check in with John and Katherine Hess. Mario Hlawitschka and Elinore Olson talking in the background.
IMG_0190 Back in the flatland Date: 06/08/2009 Back in the flatland
IMG_0192 Receipt control, last tweet of the day? Date: 06/08/2009 Receipt control, last tweet of the day?
IMG_0188 The Dangerous Bridge Date: 06/08/2009 The Dangerous Bridge
IMG_0187 Date: 06/08/2009
IMG_0189 Chez Larry'n'Dee, again. Ice cream is waiting! Date: 06/08/2009 Chez Larry'n'Dee, again. Ice cream is waiting!
IMG_0179 Resting riders... Date: 06/08/2009 Resting riders...
IMG_0180 ... in an upside-down world. Date: 06/08/2009 ... in an upside-down world.
IMG_0183 More Bridges Date: 06/08/2009 More Bridges
IMG_0168 Sprinkles on the road keep us cool. Date: 06/08/2009 Sprinkles on the road keep us cool.
IMG_0171 Indian Valley I Date: 06/08/2009 Indian Valley I
IMG_0172 Indian Valley II Date: 06/08/2009 Indian Valley II
IMG_0173 Indian Valley III Date: 06/08/2009 Indian Valley III
IMG_0165 Food!!! Date: 06/08/2009 Food!!!
IMG_0166 Everybody signed in? Date: 06/08/2009 Everybody signed in?
IMG_0160 Tobin Control - Should we use this as a rest stop or stay here for the weekend? Date: 06/08/2009 Tobin Control - Should we use this as a rest stop or stay here for the weekend?
IMG_0146 Bridges Date: 06/08/2009 Bridges
IMG_0147 Valley Road Date: 06/08/2009 Valley Road
IMG_0149 Date: 06/08/2009
IMG_0157 Winding Road Date: 06/08/2009 Winding Road
IMG_0158 Warning, dangerous cyclists in the tunnel! Date: 06/08/2009 Warning, dangerous cyclists in the tunnel!
IMG_0127 First Stop Date: 06/08/2009 First Stop
IMG_0129 Larry and Dee's service station Date: 06/08/2009 Larry and Dee's service station
IMG_0133 Dawn Date: 06/08/2009 Dawn
IMG_0141 Fog in the Valley Date: 06/08/2009 Fog in the Valley
IMG_0125 Heading out at sunset Date: 06/08/2009 Heading out at sunset
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