Coooold Weekend :)

I spent this last weekend freezing my ass off. Saturday I had planned to ride to the coast, but with the clouds and low temperatures I wasn't sure I wanted to go. I finally went out around 9:30 AM headed for my starting point in Woodside and on my bike by 10:35. It was already really cold and the sun had yet to show itself. My destination was Pescadero and eventually Tunitas Creek. There were lots of cyclists out on the roads so there was plenty of company at varying sections of the ride (though fewer on the long stretch into Pescadero). Arriving in Pescadero I got there just in time to miss the crowds. There was an organized ride from Western Wheelers that day and so there seemed to be about 30 or so cyclists at the bakery I love to go to out there. They were within 5 minutes of leaving which was perfect so I got my sandwich and went out to chill.

The ride up Stage was a little chilly, but not bad. It was when I got to Tunitas that I was really freezing my ass off. It was about 42.5 F about halfway up and I was tempted to start peeling off the layers, but when I took my long Wombat gloves off, my fingers turned numb! Was feeling really tired by the time I got to the top so was ready to start down the other side. However, it wasn't much warmer on the other side and going down Kings Mtn Rd with the temps around 43 F and the windchill at [who knows] was making things really chilly ;).



Sunday Nahoko and I had planned to make a day trip to Bear Valley; making this our last expected trip for the 2008/2009 snow season. We were a bit nervous about the weather, but as it turned out it wasn't all that bad. Quite cold, only sunny for a little while, but considering our (i.e. my) track record with the weather up in the mountains this was a picture perfect day. Got in some great runs once the icy top layer softened. The diamond and double diamond runs on the backside where a blast. No more rocks to dodge like last time ;). Wish there was more time to go (not to mention $$$), but there's always next season. Right now it's ride time...this upcoming weekend though might not be that great (more rain in the forecast).

Boarding

Went out boarding Saturday with Nahoko and Jessica (my sister). We (meaning I) had planned to leave around 4:30 AM, but I couldn't locate the stupid free pass I had from my Tahoe card purchase. I was quite pissed about that, but not much I could do about it. I had checked where I had placed it on my desk here at home, but it wasn't there. Looked under the pen holder and desk clock I had there (they are a bit big so it could be under them), but couldn't find it. I gave up after about 30 minutes and went to bed. When 4 AM came around, I just said f**k it and kept hitting snooze for 3 hours. When I got up, I looked around some more and checked the same spot under the clock; wouldn't you know it, there it was! I must have been so tired Friday night, that I simply overlooked it.

Anyway, everything was ready to go, so grabbed the ticket, woke Jessica up and we packed the truck and left. Got a really good half day out of it. It was Jessica's first day ever on the snow (snowboard or skiing) and although she has a long way to go before getting on the lift she made great strides. Thank god for the magic carpet lift ;).

Not much sun to speak of, but at least it was clear while we were at the resort (oh yeah, we went to Sugar Bowl). It was raining on the way up so I was a bit worried. I had some fun in the terrain park while on my last few runs of the season. Planning to pack all the equipment away and just focus on riding now that April is almost here.

Fingers are crossed for a great season next year... :)