Lucas Valley Road to Pt. Reyes Station

This ride was on Saturday May 8. Started on Lucas Valley Road, near Hwy 101. The route is here. A clear and windy day - somewhat apprehensive of the wind, which was out of the West, meaning in my face as I rode out to Pt. Reyes. But, apprehension not needed, the wind was a challenge, but not that bad. I'm a sailor, the wind is my friend.

The ride along Lucas Valley was serene and incredibly scenic. Green carpeted hills, blue sky, trees and few cars. Ideal riding conditions. The hill getting me up and over to the Nicasio side was significant - had to take a few rests, but did it fine. Great vistas from atop the hill! Nice downhill, into the redwoods and then, off to Nicasio on Nicaso Valley Rd. Short stop at the grocery store to take a bio break and rest a bit.

Looking E from atop the hill

Looking E from top of the hill

I love Nicasio - it's an incredibly small and old town, hard to believe it is just a hop away in Marin County. The church is always a treat, as is the school house. Once out of the town, the reservoir opens up to provide more incredible scenery. Look closely and you'll see the rough water the wind was working up. Wind in my face, but it was enjoyable!

Nicasio Church

Nicasio Reservoir

 The ride around the reservoir was super nice. Felt good, decent energy and soaking up the scenery. Making pretty good time to get to Pt. Reyes Station by lunch time. Just after the turn to head out to Pt. Reyes Station, I saw this boat in someone's yard - had to grab a picture!

Decent lunch in Pt. Reyes station at the I forget it's name cafe. Saw a group of ALC riders also having their lunch - must have been 20-30 of them. Nice to see. Rested about 45 minutes with my lunch, then headed off on my return. Nice climb back up Sir Frances Drake - a hill I have driven many times in the past and always commented on bikers pedaling hard to get up the hill - now I am one of the bikers! Overall, great ride back with the wind at my back for most of the ride. Picture below is atop the Lucas Valley Hill, on my return. Boulder pretty much marks the crest of the hill.

Crest on Lucas Valley Road

Date: 5/8  Saturday

Ride Statistics

• Time: 3:50
• Dist: 46.5
• Average Speed: 12
• Avg Cadence: 75
• Feeling: Good overall. No aches or pains, decent energy. Some lower back pain on left side, usual, but walking it out helped alot. Ibuprofen in the morning, ice afterwards. Felt fine next day.