Crystal Springs, on a clear day, was a make-up ride for many of this year's Cinderella riders on May 5th.
The weather was so much better than the planned ride in April when it was raining.
FFBC Cinder-fellas were welcomed on this ride and greatly appreciated. They led the way, pointed out turns,
and demonstrated how to shed layers. Our members are the Best!
May 10th was “Bike to Work Day”. FFBC members gathered at Fremont BART’s Energizer Station to ride with
Fremont Council members, a two mile route, to City Hall. After that club members got to work by pedaling to REI for a club ride.
Photo courtesy of Jim Takasugi
Dale & Ken’s Excellent Adventure took members on a 55 mile ride from Paicines to Panoche, and then
back to Paicines on May 12th.
It was a hot day and everyone was happy to take a break under this tree at the Panoche Summit.
Vanessa McDonnell and Terri Yi ride through hills that look like the “West” in old “Spaghetti Westerns”.
Lunch at the “Panoche Inn” was delicious and the beverages were refreshing. Thank goodness Dale called
ahead to make sure they were open. It was sure a nice break before turning around and heading back to the start.
Photo courtesy of Jim Takasugi
The Amgen Tour of CA returned to San Jose on May 15th. George Hincape was spotted as he
rode through the crowds to the race start.
Ready and waiting for the peloton to arrive at the top of Vallecitos with cowbells, binoculars, cameras, and umbrella.
Photo courtesy of Jim Takasugi
An impromptu FFBC meeting gathered, in front of the rest stop at Calfee Bikes, for a group photo at Strawberry Fields
Forever Century on May 20th. After viewing the ocean and enjoying espresso, cookies, and fruit, club members continued
the ride through fields of fresh produce and hills surrounded by beautiful redwood trees.
Al Quintana celebrated his 29th Birthday for the “uh-humphst” time on May 24th by riding 64 miles around the
Bay with friends. The riders were rewarded by a stop at “Douce France” before heading back to Fremont.
Photo courtesy of Al Quintana
