Northern California - This is what fall riding is about.

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BenRidin
10-15-07, 11:56 AM
So I got out early on Saturday to take a quick spin and ended up going around Diablo. The early morning sun peeking through the trees on Morgan Territory was fantastic. A chill in the air, a bit of dampness from the day before, there's something going on.

And the leaf's were so golden.

As you climb the hill and spy the forrest of oaks and pine, the fall folliage is starting to burst. It's getting hard to keep on the eyes on the road because of the beauty. That's ok, because nobody's out there.

Down to Manning, over to Highland, though Blackhawk, up Diablo. Summit. It's a great day.

This is what fall riding is about.

BR

sj_roadie
10-15-07, 12:37 PM
Nice poem.. an ode to fall riding, I like it!
BlastRadius
10-15-07, 12:42 PM
Ttiwwop ;)

BenRidin
10-15-07, 01:00 PM
Ttiwwop ;)

I just couldn't use the Treo because the photo's wouldn't have done the day justice.

You'll have to use your imagination.

BR
RelevantCycling
10-15-07, 07:01 PM
+1 for Fall riding. I was up in Tahoe and rode from Tahoe Donner over Donner Pass and back. Donner is a pretty easy ride, as passes go. But between the colors and a bit of snow on the sides of the orad it was really nice. And the last weekend for riding up there I suspect!
DiabloScott
10-15-07, 07:43 PM
Ttiwwop ;)

http://bp1.blogger.com/_hSZo5vjiPmQ/RvcBq3MFctI/AAAAAAAABdg/rccDVr_Ajyg/s400/2007-09-15+006.jpg

North Gate Road, just below Chainbuster.
BlastRadius
10-15-07, 10:57 PM
:D Thanks.
bigbossman
10-16-07, 12:05 AM
I had the same experience Sunday, only up Calaveras. Very little traffic, dappled shade, mild temps, fall colors starting.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Calaveras%20101407/house.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Calaveras%20101407/Calaveras.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Calaveras%20101407/calaveras-8.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Calaveras%20101407/calaveras-7.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Calaveras%20101407/calaveras-5.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Calaveras%20101407/calaveras-2.jpg
BenRidin
10-16-07, 09:35 AM
I had the same experience Sunday, only up Calaveras. Very little traffic, dappled shade, mild temps, fall colors starting.

Nice Pix!

BR
genejockey
10-16-07, 06:47 PM
Fall riding, eh?

Let me see.... Well, Sunday before last, I rode a nice 57 miles with climbs in perfect weather.

Then my wife's car battery died, so I did her carpooling while she waited for AAA.

The next day, it rained.

Then my wife got sick, and I had to do carpooling again.

Then I got sick - that was three days including Saturday and Sunday - and I had wanted to do the Calaveras ride.

Now it's too dark at 7:30 AM, and getting worse every day, and Daylight Savings Time doesn't end until November.

SO, today I broke out the trainer and rode in the garage. That's MY fall riding, unfortunately. I hope it's nice and clear this weekend!