GuBoy Smokes Erin

Today I had the privilege of cycling with Erin. We departed directly from Montecito Heights after her 8:30 spinning class (she was substituting for Marie). We did the "Vineyard Area Tour" via Airport/Faught Roads and proceeded up Chalk Hill (this time Erin did not smoke me). The weather was cold and the headwinds were brisk. As we approached Alexander Valley Road, we encountered tumbleweeds blowing across the road. We were chilly, but not for long. Even though Erin was on her Tri-Bike, she agreed to climb the first five miles of Pine Flat Road (a 1,400 feet climb). After an hour navigating the climb, we finally warmed up and hit the five mile marker. On the steep and beautiful descent, we encountered a big Elk crossing the road. We then cycled to downtown Healdsburg for over-sized cookies and a warm Latte'. We had a blast covering 55 miles and 2,000 feet of climbs.

Pine Flat Elevation Chart
http://www.srcc.com/profiles_html/pine_flat_rd.HTM