Author Archives: John Aylward

Day 1: San Francisco to Vallejo

Posted on June 2, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights:We started our day with a group picture, all wearing our new jerseys. Eighteen riders left together at 7:00 and rode in a group for the first several miles before going off at our own paces. The temperature started … Continue reading →

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Day 0: San Francisco

Posted on June 1, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights:I arrived in Burlingame, south of San Francisco, in the wee hours Friday morning. Later that afternoon I went through registration with the crew, reassembled my bike and organized my gear. About half the riders had arrived and the … Continue reading →

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Foul Weather Hill Training

Posted on May 25, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: The best weather we had today was 45 degrees, raining and high winds. So what’s a biker to do? Get out and ride, of course! I did my short, hilly training ride close to home, hoping to build … Continue reading →

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Highland Training Ride

Posted on May 17, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: I rode 53 miles today with about 2300 feet of climbing. My injury seems to be healing, although I don’t know why I rode slower today and yesterday. My route was a very scenic, traveling over the Hudson … Continue reading →

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