Running Mommy "OMG! I got attacked by a homeless guy on a mtn bike on that trail! YIKES! I was running, he grabbed my butt, I took him down w/ pepper spray- then RAN! Called the cops, they found some fellow runners (ladies) "helping" the guy.. They had NO IDEA what he had just done... "

Oy, so glad you are ok. That was a quick draw on the pepper spray. Glad you are ok.

"Anyhoo... I would NOT recommend that trail. Not much in the way of scenery anyway."

I'm getting that impression.

"My favorite ride starts in the town of Healsburg. I park at the plaza and ride up to Geyserville. It's a great ride and has a few options. If you take canyon road west you can ride back on Dry Creek Road, you can also hook up on a side road from dry creek road and ride West dry creek road. You can make a really nice loop. There are a TON of small wineries on west dry creek road and hardly any traffic. It really is my favorite ride. And the best part is that it ends back in the lovely town of healdburg w/ some FAB dining options like Bear Republic brewery, the Healdburg Grill, and my FAVE post ride carb reload... Cousteaux french bakery!! YUMMMMMM! "

I love Healdsburg. Off the subject but one ride I wanna do again is the Harvest Festival century. Even though it was 102 I liked that ride a lot.

"Let me know if you would like me to give you a point to point so you can mapquest it out. I prefer to ride Healdsburg/Geyserville for the traffic- there is LESS than in Sonoma. Though I'm sure sonoma has some good side roads. I SHOULD know them as my family is from Sonoma. In fact my Great Aunt is a famous artist in Sonoma. Her name is Helene Minelli. She is well into her 80's, has Parkinsons, and still get's wine label commisions to paint!"

would not be surprised if my (and Bikeless's) Mom knows her or of her.

"Oh btw- if You've never been to healdsburg the square has the same ambiance as Sonoma's. Though maybe a tad less froo froo."

Yes we know the area pretty well but not all the ride routes.