Lots of good vibes for me being back riding with my buddies in the place that has the best biking in the country.
Rode south with a nice group of 7 or so and a pace that reminded me what it's like to younger and faster. Had a nice visit along the way with Dan, then Curt, and finally Terry. Three of my favs, for sure. But I'm no where near ready for that pace and heat so I left them at Starbucks on Ina & Oracle, bought myself some coffee and started back at a gentler pace that took me through Catalina State Park. It was so green and the mountains were as majestic as I remembered. I visited Roe, stopped to help a snake and rode through a nearly empty RV park. Innovation reminded me that 2 water bottles are better than 1 when the temp slips over 100. Here are some pics of a memorable day.