I had the opportunity to scoot out of town on a winter trip to avoid the recent cold weather. Look who happened to be in the Bay Area the same time I was -- my buddy Tom Wolf! I was able to coordinate a ride through Marin County and some of the coastal towns, thanks to my San Fran host and friend Yasuaki Saito. The photo above is on the San Fran side, and we had just ridden over the Golden Gate bridge (see that thing in the background?). Thanks, Yasu, for being such a great tour guide. And thanks, Tom, for always being game for some miles.

— Pete, Jan. 27, 2008

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Upcoming Events & Activities

Wednesday Afternoons, 3 p.m.
Mountain Bike Trailwork Sessions
Members of Athens Bicycle Club are building trail at Strouds Run State Park. If you'd like to join in the fun, meet at the Dow Lake Dam parking lot. Wear boots and appropriate clothing, and bring water, a snack and whatever else you need to sustain yourself for about 2 hours in the woods. Be prompt -- the group leaves the lot at 3:10 p.m

March 20-23: The Gravel Rouser Classic
Sponsored by Athens Bicycle, the 5th annual Gravel Rouser Classic will include an off-road time trial, a gravel road ride, a singletrack mountain bike race, a scavenger hunt and more. Watch this very Web site for more information. Click here for a recap of last year's event.

April 19: Athens Spring Ride
Enjoy this scenic ride around Athens and surrounding counties during the height of budding dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers. Rolling to hilly terrain with options for 25, 40, 60, 70 or 100 miles. Visit the Athens Bicycle Club Web site for more info.

May 25-26: The 37th Annual Tour of the Hocking River Valley
This wonderful two-day tour is organized by the Athens Bicycle Club. Ride approximately 65 miles the first day from Athens to Reedsville, Ohio. Camp along the Ohio River at Forked Run State Park, then ride approximately 50 miles back to Athens. More information will be available later this spring on the ABC Web site.

June 7-8: The 26th Annual Marietta River Rendezvous
Presented by the Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club in Marietta, Ohio, this event features two 65-mile road rides, a cruise on a sternwheeler, ice cream, a pasta dinner and more!

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