Who Rides Mt. Veeder?

[jayjay]

On the Napa Side. In my other threads I am describing how I've let myself go, from really decent riding shape (and nearly 45 lbs lighter!) ten years ago. One rides from memory at this point, there's a lot of skill in attacking a hill from the heart, don't you agree? Oh, and another thing, I'm one of those who don't care to DriveToRide... silly as it may seem. I don't need to. My dream is to ride all over this mtn, across the valley , into the east mtns and back. There's a loop that I bet you all here could even help me figure out the mileage. (Another post) I have relaxed greatly in my attitude on my bikes, and believe that solo riding my own speed, 80's steel touring frame,with not-too-big panniers, describes it best. I love riding Cavedale, and Wall Road off of Trinity, for instance. The rougher and more winding it is the better, because speed is taken out of the ride, and I must ride slower, and then letting the ego out of the picture seriously makes riding a different experience. I use to be a speed freak with an ego, stupidly I hit 55mpr down Oakville Grade.... now I just am different.