July 8 Beginner's Ride - Alameda Creek Trail

I just couldn't get my act together...and expect that the heat would have been a killer for me. Next time! I promise!

What a great ride! It was so nice to see the 'Bobs and Ann again and I was very glad to FINALLY meet Dita and Gena. How great to see so many newer faces from the TE board and to meet some non-board folk, as well! Hopefully they'll become board folk soon!! :)

The trail was lovely and the 3 mile loop was spectacular! I declined the opportunity to climb the "nemesis hill." Maybe when I get some bigger gears in the back!! :rolleyes:

Had lots of fun chatting it up with Gena, Winddance and the 'Bobs. I think Gena and Lee talk almost as much and I do, which is a rare feat. Many thanks to Lee for taking our group shot and to Ann for putting it all together. Thanks to those of you who posted pictures... they are great! Is Duck going to post hers?

Looking forward to the next time out with y'all!

again, great to meet and put faces to the funny names. Thanks Bikerz for putting it all together, Lee for photos and bike-tech support.

Duckless I mean Bike on Wheels uhm Duck on Wheels is on her way back to Norway today, probably either on the airporter now or on the plane.

She posted on the daily ride report thread for July 8th. When she gets back and has a high speed connection I will get protos from her.

Sounds like she had fun I know I did :D

Great ride, great company, great food (but slow service) let's do it again!

I can't believe I actually biked 26 miles. And my butt doesn't even hurt now. Woohoo...

I am officially on the forum. Thanks to all for coming out and making my maiden voyage into the biking world memorable. And a special thanks to my buddy Ann (BikerZ) for organizing said event. I had such a blast. It was a gorgeous day (okay so it did heat up a bit toward the end there), and the trail was beautiful. And it was really great meeting everyone. Although remembering everyone's real names and screen names might take me a while.

So I'm ready for another ride. Oh no! Perhaps the bug has bitten. :D

She's hooked! Another one brought over to the dark side :D

All you need now is a road bike!

Hi there Rebecca ! Nice to see you here.

yeah, I had to peek back at the group photo to make sure it was you :o

- Jo.

RSquare "remembering everyone's real names and screen names might take me a while."

Next time there will be name tags "Hi my name is Trek420" :D ;)

That was fun! it was great to meet y'all. Thanks for posting pics!