Category: training

Gouda, not the cheese

I happened upon this when I got lost looking for the “fietspad” out of town
Kaas en Ambachten Museum
Surprise! A bike.

Well maybe the cheese. I didn’t partake, though the Kaas en Ambachten Museum looked like it was open.

After Sunday’s SUP session I took off for a 45 mile ride. It’s true, I really felt like going back to the apartment and having a beer, but there were only so many days to ride. My goal was Gouda, and Sunday afternoon was a lovely time to visit.

[Update 25 Aug 2013: Added photos from the GoPro. You can see all 7,000+ photos in 11.5 minutes on Vimeo. There’s also a 8.5 minute video of Rotterdam on Sunday morning.]

Today’s tip, and this one expires soon: download the 3voor12 app and listen to Eefje de Visser‘s new album “Het Is”. Or listen via your web browser at 3voor12. Zij komt uit Gouda, so it’s appropriate she’s featured on this post.

Last 2012 Ride to Blue Lake?

West Spanish Peak
Saddle on Indian Trail
Bear Lake
Snow had been 6-8″ here. Probably from drifting.
NoTubes Crows pretty good for the mixed conditions
West Spanish Peak
Blue Lake looking west
Blue Lake looking southeast
Accessible (in summer) trail to Blue Lake
Better up than down

It could be the last ride to Bear and Blue Lake for 2012, but if we get more snow it may be good for skiing soon!

Celebration Ride


I got to ride Boulder to Estes Boomerang 200k Permanent on possibly the most beautiful day in Colorado this November. The route starts in Boulder and heads up Thompson Canyon through Drake to Estes Park, with final miles on beautiful Valmont Rd. It was great to see lots of cyclists out enjoying the nice weather!

Route on RideWithGPS (About 6000ft of climbing on my GPS, not 7600!)
RUSA listing
Ride info on RMCC permanents page