Category Archives: cycling

Cycling related posts.

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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Father/Daughter Dance

Posted on 2016-05-14 by velobum

It’s been many a year since I went to a father/daughter dance, but a facsimile of one took place today. I am so grateful that my daughter invited me to come do something with her that I love doing – … Continue reading →

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MTB Fort Ord & Snake’n’Shake at Pinnacles

Posted on 2016-05-12 by velobum

Several people recommended mountain biking at the old Fort Ord army base near Monterey, so Christie and I packed up the bikes in my wagon and headed there for a mini-vacation. The area was used for military operations as far back … 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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Not Quite 17 Mile Drive

Posted on 2016-03-05 by velobum

Miss Christie and I dropped the top on the old Sebring convertible, mounted the bike rack on the rear end and strapped our road bikes to it, then cruised north mostly on US101 to Monterey for a Wed/Thu/Fri mini-vacation. Normally … 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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Back in the Hood

Posted on 2016-01-05 by velobum

Periodically I travel to Santa Monica for a medical appointment at a UCLA clinic, and most times I bring a bike along to ride with some pals in the South Bay area of LA. This past Sunday I joined 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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Just in Time for the Holidays…

Posted on 2015-12-19 by velobum

…as imagined by Tim Burton (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, etc). Over the past few months, in addition to recovering from some internal surgery that kept me out of the saddle, I’ve had a wound on my forearm that simply would not … 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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