05/12/24 San Jose, end of the road - south - CycleBlaze

May 12, 2024

05/12/24 San Jose, end of the road

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Today was my last day of riding south. I feel good about that, nothing was pulling me further. 


In other news I was finally was able to tweak the squeak so it was pleasant, silent pedaling. 

Leaving San Ramón early to avoid getting caught in the afternoon rain
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I swerved to avoid a what I thought was a log on the shoulder and went back for another look. Better than coffee to wake me up, this guy was very much alive. I was eager for sunrise after this
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Bill ShaneyfeltWhen I was in high school and college I really wanted a boa constrictor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boa_constrictor
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Betsy EvansI second the 'yikes' comment!
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9 months ago
Here it comes
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Pretty but oh so humid after all the rain
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I was frequently having to wipe my mirrors and glasses. It got better after the sun had been out for a while.
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Gentrification
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Toll booth, the attendant came out to move the barricade and wave me past
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Good cell reception
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Karen PoretGood old “telephone tree”;)
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No roadside businesses and me without breakfast or snacks (too much rain to shop). I bonked after 20 miles and had to stop and nap for a while, and ate the cough drops I found in my bag
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Karen PoretDon’t conk out on the bike, David! Be careful, please!
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Draining the evening showers
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From the bridge I was able to look down at the tops of the trees and noticed they were all swaying in spite of no wind. They were full of monkeys, dozens of monkeys but only one would pose
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Bill ShaneyfeltPanamanian white-faced capuchin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panamanian_white-faced_capuchin
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The road turned into a 6 lane expressway approaching San Jose and the shoulder disappeared
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Without question this was the most nerve wracking riding I’d ever done. No way to get off and the city folk were not courteous. I got lots of “get off the road” honks which just added to the stress. Not fun at all
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I was glad when this alternative appeared
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Nearing downtown
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I cut through a park where lots of Sunday soccer was being played
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At last a bike path
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This is as far south as I’m going on this trip, and that felt like it deserved a reward. The view from the 12th floor of the Raddison
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Robert BryceI hope you had a nice meal as well. You deserve it!
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Patrick O'HaraCongratulations, David. Hope you're able to sit, have a beer or two and chill for a few days.
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December 8, 2023 - May 12, 2024
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Today's ride: 38 miles (61 km)
Total: 4,067 miles (6,545 km)

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Rich FrasierCongratulations! That was a hell of a bike ride!
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