831 Ride Report

Visibility is the key

Sorry for the delay on this one. This report is from Kalle Hoffman, my lieutenant for the day:

831 ride started out wet. We left the clubhouse with seven heading to
Lionel’s house at 9:20. Casey cooked breakfast for all which made a
cold wet ride not so cold but still wet. Kalle lead the group and asked
Tucker to remind him not to ride too fast. Good thing as Kalle promptly
started driving fast. A slow safe pace followed and the group arrive at
Lionel’s on time.

No rain in Santa Cruz but the road was slick. Lionel and company hosted
warm drinks and donuts. Everything was ate and drank. Some called the
ride over after reaching Lionel’s place and rode back. Four SFMC and
Two Vampires headed out at 12 for a ride. Over beach hill, down west
cliff drive and up western drive. Although it wasn’t raining it was wet
and slick. Plus the visablity was minimal. Flipped up my visor a few
times to clear my visio with no help. A ride around the UCSC campus
and then up Empire Grade, Left on Smith Grade and then right on to Ice
Cream Grade. Kalle was leading with Lisa on back (two up). This with
the slick road conditions made for a slow ride. Back to Empire grade
and a short pause for a picture. With a club member and supporter in
the hospital and a very slick road Kalle opted to cut the ride short in
Felton where everyone stopped at Highland Park to watch Aidon Jack Murphy
play baseball. He plays third base and we arrived in time to watch him
chance down a runner for one of last outs of the game.

What was left of riders headed up Highway 9 to Clay’s house for a
BBQ. Papa and Gregg were waiting for them; pictures were taken of
impromptu hooliganism. Last year we had 5-8 times the turn out. Likely
the rain kept all but the most dedicated riders, point whores, and
enthusiast at home. But mission accomplished: stay connected with our
Santa Cruz bothers – rain or shine.

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