Sunday, February 27, 2011

Quote of the Month

February 27, 2011. Nicknamed "Il Campionissimo", (Champion of Champions), the late Fausto Coppi was the dominant international cyclist during the 1940's and early 1950's. He was the winner of the Giro d' Italia five times, theTour de France twice, and numerous spring classics. When a reporter asked him what it takes to become a great champion, he responded "Ride your bike, ride your bike, ride your bike".

Ride On!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Glendora Mountain Road


February 20, 2011. Following an overnight storm, the Windbreakers take on Glendora Mountain Road. A beautiful ride with the snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains in the background. Ride On!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Tour de Palm Springs 2011


February 12, 2011. A beautiful day for a bike ride in the Coachella Valley for the 2011 edition of the Tour de Palm Springs. Followed with a stop on the way home for a cold beverage and grilled bratwurst at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery in Redlands. Ride On!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Riding in L.A.

Downtown L.A. skyline from Sierra Madre Boulevard in Glendora


January 15, 2011. A true "urban" ride from Upland, along the San Gabriel Valley foothills, then historic L.A. roadways, Huntington Drive, Main Street past Union Station and Olvera Street, Downtown Civic Center, Spring Street through the Civic Center and Fashion District, then west to the coast along Venice Boulevard to Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier. Ride On!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Quote of the Month

January 9, 2011. This quote from the late American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author Carl Sagan: "If the constellations had been named in the twentieth century, I suppose we would see bicycles". RIde On!

Friday, December 31, 2010

California Roll 2010


December 31, 2010. The Windbreakers final ride for 2010 started with a cold 7 am start from Encanto Park in Duarte then down the San Gabriel River bike trail to Seal Beach. Beautiful, clear day, lots of water in the river from record December rains. Ride On and Happy New Year!




Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas 2010


December 24, 2010. A cool, crisp Christmas Eve morning ride through the Covina Hills and Claremont Village. Merry Christmas to all from the Windbreakers! Ride On!