Category Archives: 2013 Cross Country Bike Trip

Day 4: Auburn to Truckee

Posted on June 5, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: Today’s ride was epic! We climbed almost 8000 feet in our 72-mile ride from Auburn to Truckee, cresting at Donner Pass around mile 62. The magnificent view from the top made the climb all worthwhile. We started our … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Sacramento to Auburn

Posted on June 4, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: I’ve already lost track of what day of the week it is. It’s just “day 3” of the adventure. We had a nice easy ride today. Only 50 miles, mostly flat with a good climb at the end, … Continue reading →

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Day 2: Vallejo to Sacramento

Posted on June 3, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: Our second 70-mile ride was great. We had a little delay getting started due to the personal attention the lone cook at the little diner paid to each and every person’s breakfast. Some riders waited almost one hour … Continue reading →

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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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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