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Beware the full moon … the last full moon of Summer 2013. It’s hard to believe that UC Davis Fall Quarter starts next week! What happened to this summer? Poof!

Harvest Moon Rise, aroud 7:30 pm

A little later ...

... around 9:15 pm

 

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I can’t decide which of the later pictures I like better, so I’m posting both.

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Have a wonderful night. If you haven’t had a chance to peek outside at this gorgeous moon yet, now is a great time to do it!

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We got a little bit of a late start on our Napa Valley ride today, so it was cut a bit short. The morning started out chilly and foggy, but the fog cleared before noon. The original plan was to head out towards Healdsburg and have lunch at the Jimtown Store, but we decided to turn around in Calistoga and just head back. We had a nice little bike tour of the Meadowood Resort in St. Helena, and then a lunch stop at the Model Bakery in St. Helena.

If you find yourself in St. Helena, do stop by the Model Bakery and try their English muffins. These are AMAZING.

I first visited the Model Bakery in the mid-late 1980’s. This is where I first discovered scones. The funny thing is that because they weren’t too sweet, and they were dense, I thought I was eating something healthy. Years later when I learned how to make scones, I realized most really aren’t that healthy because they’re loaded with fat. They are a delightful treat, and I was tempted, but then I saw the homemade English Muffins. I used to make homemade English Muffins and have never had anything comparable, until today. I humbly acknowledge that these are superior to my own.

Pesto and Tomato Pizza

Model Bakery is also famous in certain circles for their pizza, so I hear it sells out quickly. We were quite surprised (and pleased!) to find that there was some left by the time we got there. We tried the pesto and tomato pizza and it was wonderful. It was a little rich for me for cycling food, but if you are one of those cyclists who can eat anything and ride, this would make a yummy lunch.

We had one of the best espressos I have ever tasted, but the double espresso barely filled half of this demitasse cup. The gentleman serving coffee did not actually look in the cup when I asked, but insisted that this was indeed a double. Perhaps another guest grabbed our double espresso by mistake? Alas, it was smooth and delicious, and a perfect pairing with a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie.

A little caffeine ...

… a little sugar …

Now that will get you home!

Cycling the Silverado Trail, Napa Valley

The Model Bakery is located on Main Street in St. Helena, in the beautiful Napa Valley.

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Along Road 29 between Davis and Woodland

I had a nice little ride today, 46.6 miles. The air is much better today, but there was still a bit of haze. It was a beautiful morning and I had a very lovely surprise a few miles into my ride. Tomatoes are being harvested, and the fields are being cleared. I heard it was a bumper crop this year. I rode past field after field of drying corn and sunflowers, and then just when I thought the sunflowers were done blooming for the year, I happened upon this lovely surprise!

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Sunrise on a Davis Greenbelt

I have been so busy lately, that I’ve been neglecting CyclingFoodie. I’ve been riding almost every day:  every morning before work and weekends.

Just lots of stuff going on, some fun, lots of work, and some just stuff.

There is only time for a quick post this morning, because I’ve got to get going for work, but I wanted to share a couple of photos from this morning’s ride.

Morning scene from a Davis country road.

It’s not supposed to get too hot today, and there will be a “gentle Delta Breeze,” so for those of you who don’t like the heat for cycling, today is for you! I hope you have the chance to get out and ride today!

Here’s wishing you a beautiful day!

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I hereby declare 2013 to be Yolo County's Year of the Sunflower.

It is an absolutely gorgeous morning for a ride. With temperatures expected to reach well over 100-degrees today, I hope you have a chance to get out early on your bike. If you’re out there riding in the heat, please remember to stay well hydrated.

Heading into a 3-day work week … a very happy Monday, indeed!

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If you're in the Davis / Woodland / Winters area you're in for a Tour de Sunflower. They're in full bloom - still bright & full.

I hope you have a chance to ride on this absolutely glorious morning. There’s a light breeze, lots of sunshine, and if you ride early today it won’t be too hot. All in all, I’d say it’s a perfect day for a ride!

Enjoy!