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First stop was to check out the scene at People’s Park. A site of local importance during 60s protest movements, it’s become a rather sketchy enclave for homeless, marks, and ne’er-do-wells. Recently, people have again been protesting UC Berkeley’s plans for a housing development project ton the site. They’ve barricaded the park with containers and closed access around the perimeter with a strong police presence after five protesters were arrested over the weekend.
First stop was to check out the scene at People’s Park. A site of local importance during 60s protest movements, it’s become a rather sketchy enclave for homeless, marks, and ne’er-do-wells. Recently, people have again been protesting UC Berkeley’s plans for a housing development project ton the site. They’ve barricaded the park with containers and closed access around the perimeter with a strong police presence after five protesters were arrested over the weekend.
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Next a headed up Claremont Road. This is a steep climb of about 2 miles (I believe the last 1+miles averages 12-13%). In the past, when most of my road bike were set up no lower than 39x26, it was a bit too steep to be enjoyable at my level of fitness. Today, I decided to tackle it on my triplized Colnago (52-42-30x13-28, my lowest-geared road bike).
Next a headed up Claremont Road. This is a steep climb of about 2 miles (I believe the last 1+miles averages 12-13%). In the past, when most of my road bike were set up no lower than 39x26, it was a bit too steep to be enjoyable at my level of fitness. Today, I decided to tackle it on my triplized Colnago (52-42-30x13-28, my lowest-geared road bike).
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Another view on tge Claremont climb with a peek-a-boo view of SF.
Another view on tge Claremont climb with a peek-a-boo view of SF.
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Handlebar-mounted water bottle cage: check Exposed cables: check Cloth tape: check Friction shifting: check Italian steel: check Toe clips & straps: check Tubulars: cheek C & V: check
Handlebar-mounted water bottle cage: check Exposed cables: check Cloth tape: check Friction shifting: check Italian steel: check Toe clips & straps: check Tubulars: cheek C & V: check
0 2024/01/07 15:24:22
I navigated my way through campus towed the end of the ride. California Hall on the left and the Campanile on the right.
I navigated my way through campus towed the end of the ride. California Hall on the left and the Campanile on the right.
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This is an accidental photo taken from the inside of my Pearl Izumi jacket. I think it’s cool in a modern art kind of way, and reminds me of the Velvet Underground box set art.
This is an accidental photo taken from the inside of my Pearl Izumi jacket. I think it’s cool in a modern art kind of way, and reminds me of the Velvet Underground box set art.
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Part of the descent down Pinehurst, one of my favorite stretches of road in the area.
Part of the descent down Pinehurst, one of my favorite stretches of road in the area.
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Another shot on Pinehurst. It’s hard to see in the photo, but there is a stream that meanders through the lush redwood forest meadow along the side of the road.
Another shot on Pinehurst. It’s hard to see in the photo, but there is a stream that meanders through the lush redwood forest meadow along the side of the road.
0 2024/02/22 20:04:20
ROAD CLOSED AHEAD…if you’re a car. The Wildcat Canyon climb has been closed for a while (1.5 years?) and likely to be closed to cars for a while still. It’s nice not to have to share the road! ;)
ROAD CLOSED AHEAD…if you’re a car. The Wildcat Canyon climb has been closed for a while (1.5 years?) and likely to be closed to cars for a while still. It’s nice not to have to share the road! ;)
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Rain clouds approaching over SF Bay.
Rain clouds approaching over SF Bay.
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A colorful mural on the ascent up Euclid Road. I believe it, depicts la Malinche, a translator enlisted by Hernan Cortes (aka “The Killer”) in his conquest of the Aztecs.
A colorful mural on the ascent up Euclid Road. I believe it, depicts la Malinche, a translator enlisted by Hernan Cortes (aka “The Killer”) in his conquest of the Aztecs.
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A nice mural on the Euclid Road ascent. I believe it is meant to depict la Malinche, A translator enlisted by Hernan Cortes during his conquest of the Aztec Empire.
A nice mural on the Euclid Road ascent. I believe it is meant to depict la Malinche, A translator enlisted by Hernan Cortes during his conquest of the Aztec Empire.
0 2024/03/10 17:50:14
Storm clouds gathering over the SF bay.
Storm clouds gathering over the SF bay.
0 2024/03/10 17:50:19
I made a stop at The steam trains in Tilden Park.
I made a stop at The steam trains in Tilden Park.
0 2024/03/10 17:50:24
Chop-chop!
Chop-chop!
0 2024/03/10 17:50:28
Quick diversion through the UC Berkeley campus
Quick diversion through the UC Berkeley campus
0 2024/03/10 17:50:33
Finally, a jaunt through France. (Actually, not France, but rather an old world inspired apartment building near campus.)
Finally, a jaunt through France. (Actually, not France, but rather an old world inspired apartment building near campus.)
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