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1971 photo of “Mayoralty candidate Dianne Feinstein” on a pennyfarthing (found on a recent library visit).

The first annual Fiets & Frites (tour of SF french fries by bicycle) is planned for Sunday, October 23rd. http://fietsandfrites.wordpress.com/

Save the date: Supermarket Street Sweep Dec 3rd (recap from last year when I did it by myself, but it would be fun to do with friends).

A rare “gear” post: A few people have asked me about my handlebar bag. It’s the Rivendell Brand V Boxy BarBag. Unlike most decent-size front bags, it doesn’t require a rack for support, which is nice, it’s easy to access while riding, and fast to detach and bring indoors at a stop. I keep my valuables, camera, small jacket, snacks, maps, and so on in it. ...

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Bike Kitchen takes donations, but doesn’t want your burning man bike

Winter is coming… time to put various accessories back on the bike.

The self-serve / honor system Bike Hut on Tunitas Creek Rd just off Highway 1– I love that a place like this can exist.

Four of us biked a loop from Menlo Park to Pescadero, mostly on low-traffic back roads, through redwood and eucalyptus groves. The 63 miles and 7000’ of elevation gain (most of it in two major hills) made it a bit of a challenge as well. ...

As planned, the ride from Menlo Park to the ocean (Pescadero) and back is on, this Sunday. The route is 62 miles with long hills (for example, Old La Honda is about 3 miles of 6-7% grade)– consider it “very challenging” compared to our usual rides, and plan on taking the whole day. Bring water, snacks, spare tube/patch kit, layers (it can get cold), and lights (just in case we’re out late). ...