It was a dead flat ride. Interesting point when you ride through Golden Gate fields - we could have stopped to bet on a few ponies, but alas, we elected to keep riding. Amazing that people still go to horse races. Golden Gate fields was busy! The ride from there was along I-580, past Costco and the Point Isabel Dog park. Pt. Isabel was a riot, have never seen so many dogs in one place and they all seem to get along. Definitely one of the more popular pooch spots in the East Bay.
Great straightaway past the dog park, to the Richmond Harbor. Cranked up to 20 mph, felt VERY good. Amazing site to see a guy, in his wheelchair, taking a leisurely stroll along the path. Man, that makes me feel so lucky to be able to pedal a bicycle. Yet, this guy, in his wheelchair, seemed every bit as happy as I was just to be out enjoying the day! Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures, again.
Exploring the Richmond Harbor was great fun. Nice paved path around the entire harbor. Nice for us to see the spot where we had kayaked 2 weeks earlier in a beginning REI Kayak class (good class btw). We rode past endless marinas, filled with sailboats - my type of marina. Past Rosie the Riviter park and the former Ford Factory (where there was some sort of city affair going on with a really amateur band playing - could not get out of the quick enough!). Turned around past the factory to head back.
By this time, the sun was out, fog burned off, gentle winds off the bay. Gorgeous ride back. Really great to be riding with my hubby, Ross, who seemed to enjoy the ride every bit as much as me.
Statistics
- Total Distance: 25 miles
- Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Average Speed: 11 mph
- Wind: Gentle
Physical Feelings
- Exertiion: Easy to carry on a conversation. Did some moderate sprints on the straightaways.
- No aches or pains, hands fine - no numbness
- Tired later that day, but not too awful
- Bad night's sleep that night (did have a latte that morning)
- Ate Cliff bar at midway point, drank 1.5 bottles of water
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