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On the UC Davis Arboretum, near the Geology Buidling

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I will be on my way to my fourth Napa Valley Tour de Cure!

An easy ride today, rest up and organize tomorrow … sounds like a plan!

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I will be on my way to Yountville to ride in my fourth Napa Valley Tour de Cure!

The weather forecast for Sunday for Yountville …
Low 50
High 81
Chance of Rain = 0%
Winds NNW at 10mph

The weather forecast for Sunday for Healdsburg…
Low 53
High 84
Chance of Rain = 0%
Winds ENE at 9mph

The ride starts in Yountville, rolls up Highway 29 in the beautiful Napa Valley to Calistoga. Then for the 80 or 100 mile routes,  we continue past Calistoga on Highway 128 to Healdsburg through the scenic Alexander Valley. The 80 mile loop turns around at Fieldstone Winery; the 100 mile loop continues on to Healdsburg and along Dry Creek Road and loops around Lytton Springs Road and back to Fieldstone. Then we return to Calistoga on Highway 128. There are a few hills heading up towards Healdsburg from Calistoga and back, but these should be pretty manageable for me since I’ve been doing a little bit of climbing with Cantelow and Cardiac. On the way back to Yountville, between Calistoga and St. Helena, we cross over from Highway 29 to the Silverado Trail, then back towards Yountville. We cross over again in Yountville and return to the Veteran’s Home.

Along the way there are 5 well stocked rest stops, plenty of SAG vehicles, and volunteers to keep you encouraged, hydrated, and nourished. And this year, there will be a record number of riders in Napa Valley Tour de Cure!

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I will be on my way to Yountville for my FOURTH Napa Valley Tour de Cure!

General Information:  http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/SanFranciscoArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8064

Check out the different routes – there’s a ride for everyone:  http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/SanFranciscoArea?pg=informational&fr_id=8064&type=fr_informational&sid=8510

Looking forward to another great Tour de Cure in the beautiful Napa Valley!

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May is Bike Month!
http://www.mayisbikemonth.com/

Just a jaunt on my vintage Klein ... I love this bike!

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Today’s ride was steady, just over 40 miles. No photos. Just riding. No big hills. Not too long. Not too fast. Not too slow. This was a Goldilocks ride; it was just right.

It warmed up early and was pretty breezy out there today. I think that’s how Sunday is going to be in Napa.

The rest of the week, I’ll ride before work each morning, or in the evening after work, and then Saturday will be a rest day. Great excuse to go to the Farmers’ Market Saturday morning and have breakfast and coffee downtown.

May, 2009 - after my first Tour de Cure - 50 mile route

May, 2010 Napa Valley Tour de Cure - 80 mile route

May 2011, Napa Valley Tour de Cure - 100 mile route