The first leg of the ride was through Sausalito. My Jesus I have found where I want to have a family! Assuming I somehow make a million dollars. I can't believe I had never been there before. It is a gorgeous little town. Not too big, not too small, close to the city, and right on the water. It reminded me so much of where I grew up. Pretty much perfect really. I am sure part of the romanticism of the place was that I was on my first ever long bike ride. Equipped in padded shorts and a cycling T. Besides the front and back vagaygay, who knew the outfit could be so sexy. Really. I felt hot. I love the hills. One because there is such a sense of accomplishment when you reach the top. And two, because going down is way way too much fun. Its like a roller coaster ride. Only better because you have nothing holding you in. I wish I allowed myself to go even faster. After a pretty big climb we ended up in Fairfax. What a good little surprise of a town. We stopped at this coffee shop that had delicious veggie sandwiches. Plus, a live band was playing.
For the most part the ride was pretty steady. I had a few hiccups in the beginning with my tubes. Then one near our mid point. My waterbottle decided it didn't want to be on my bike any longer. I think they were in a fight. I am still getting used to the exact gear changes, but I hope that from a few more rides Ill have it down. My knees are killing me. I definitely overworked them. Emily fell twice. Lo got a bloody nose. All in all, a Saturday well spent!
PS- Cheers go out to the people who did the Avon breast cancer walk this weekend. Go pink. Cheers also to the cyclists who rode the Lance Armstrong Ride on Sunday. (It was a weekend of healthiness). Yeah Mom!