Riding the Creek Trail

Back on the bike this weekend. Out early on a frosty Saturday morning ride with Steve, aka Magnus Magnussan. We met up at the local Starbucks at 8am and headed out from there.  Nice flat, cold, 19 mile ride out to the end of Alameda creek trail and back.  Morning temps around here lately is low to mid 30 s. Brrrrrrrr.  Fortunately, being dressed for the cold weather makes for a comfortable ride.  Take a short break out at the end of the trail to enjoy the morning. Cold, crisp , clear, and quiet. We could see San Francisco with Mt Tam behind when we looked one way, and Buildings in downtown San Jose (in the picture) when we looked south.  Zero wind, and still, except for the birds. Hundreds and hundreds of birds both in the ponds and in the bay. Getting spooked and moving, flapping wings and water splashing, then still again. Back to Starbucks to sit in the Sun and enjoy a coffee on another fantastic California morning.

Did the same ride today by myself, only a bit later in the morning. Still chilly!