Great reports from the two of you! Yes, PF back side (as we call it) is a tough little climb. And the last part of Reliez Valley after Withers is also a doozy. I do those roads pretty regularly if I'm out to get a metric in. Of course I'm tackling the east side of PF (U Turn) and then to the top of Reliez valley so I'm usually at about mile 36 or so. Hats off to both of you getting up there with the miles behind you.

My bike club goes to the Martinez Starbucks every Sunday Morning. Nice farmer's market on Sundays too.

Hey V- how's school this year? Are you 6th grade by chance?