Category Archives: Central Coast Wine Country

Black Beauty

Posted on 2016-07-13 by velobum

Before addressing the post topic, I have some numbers for you: Three surgical procedures in the past ten months that have taken me out of the saddle. That is two more than in my previous 61 years. Six weeks out … Continue reading →

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Out of the Saddle – Miss Christie’s Birthday

Posted on 2016-04-16 by velobum

She’s an active gal, she is. Nothing against a candlelight dinner at a French bistro, but she’d rather be blasting up any of the many central coast hills on a bike, kayaking at Morro Bay, or jogging her spaniel on … Continue reading →

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(you belong) Among the Wildflowers

Posted on 2016-03-17 by velobum

With apologies to Robert Frost and Tom Petty, today the Bailey Group opted for the road less traveled and headed out to Shell Creek to pedal among the wildflowers blooming after recent rains. I have not ridden out this way for probably … Continue reading →

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New Tool

Posted on 2016-02-07 by velobum

I’m all in favor of no-cost or low-cost fun. I always have a batch of DVDs and books checked out from the local library, and I take frequent advantage of the free music performances around town and out at the … Continue reading →

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25 x 25

Posted on 2015-12-25 by velobum

The rooftops were frosty but the sun was shining brightly, so Christie and I kitted up snugly (4 layers) and rolled out to Templeton park to meet some folks for a 9am ride start set up by Bill McBride, one … Continue reading →

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Back In the Saddle

Posted on 2015-12-07 by velobum

When I used to go backpacking in the high Sierra Nevada of California, carrying a load in a Kelty on my shoulders/hips, and another load on my feet with a pair of old-fashioned heavy leather & vibram boots, there was … Continue reading →

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Out of the Saddle – Fiddlin’ and Cattle

Posted on 2015-10-25 by velobum

Founder’s Day in Templeton CA, just a down home Main Street festival with Amber Cross and her Old Time Fiddle & Banjo Show along with her flannel collection, not to mention lots of historic vehicles, and an honest-to-goodness cattle drive. … Continue reading →

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They Get Around

Posted on 2015-07-01 by velobum

One of the cycling groups I belong to, Beach Cities Cycling Club in Redondo Beach CA, is a very active training, touring and social club. Members get well around hither and yon with their wheels. I’m fully expecting to see … Continue reading →

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Malted Recovery Beverage

Posted on 2015-06-19 by velobum

Yesterday, while I should have been tidying various rooms in my home, I was instead procrastinating in a common manner by perusing online bicycle articles. One of my preferred sources of diversion is the Velominati website, perhaps most well-known for … Continue reading →

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A Saggy Sunday and More Memory Magic

Posted on 2015-05-25 by velobum

The 51st Great Western Bicycle Rally has been going on the past few days here in Paso Robles and the surrounding countryside. On Friday I was one of the leaders for the earlybird coffee ride to Coffee Station San Miguel, … Continue reading →

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