Day 1

After only one day of doing this, Im ready to declare that its definitely not about the riding.  I mean we did spend a good 8 or 9 hours today sitting on our bikes, but that part, to me at least is just about putting one foot in front of the other.   Just keep pedaling. It's as easy or as hard as that.  

The most amazing two parts of this adventure to me so far, is either the people or the organization.  The people are just unbelievably nice and cool and supportive and enjoying themselves and happy.  Gay, straight, old, young, all pretty damn cool.  

Then there is the amazing organizational superstucture that is the AIDS/Lifecycle.  Everything from hot, fresh meals to mobile showering units, its all impeccably organized and right where you want it, when you want it.  Rest stops galore, each one manned by about 20 people who are cheerful, often costumed, and ready, willing and able to help with whatever you need.  Except breaking the rules....do not break the rules!  Ever.  Highly, highly frowned upon.

Anyway, the riding went well.  I got to knock a few more small items off the bucket list.  Rode my bike over 92, down the 1 and all the way to Santa Cruz.  All stuff I've been wanting to do.  Nice day.  Kind of foggy for the first half but the sun finally broke out for good around Davenport.  Got to say a quick hi to my friend Erik (erok) who's running the kitchen at the Davenport Roadhouse these days.

Otherwise, not too many reportables.  Kimberly and I are all set up with our tent, both have showered and were about to move on to dinner.  Food has been good so far.  I got no complaints....and as you all know, Im pretty complainy when it comes to food.

Here's a picture of me scarfing down lunch at San Gregorio State Beach.  Or maybe not yet....my tech savvy-ness is not quite up to photos yet tonight.