Willow Creek State Park Loop

"Snow" at the top of Joy Road

A little trail maintenance.

Jimmy Neutron

Knackered Jim

Well, A1 and Jimmy Neutron joined me on my favorite loop. We were expecting heavy rain and cold temperatures, but much to our dismay, it didn't actually rain hard until we hit Duncan Road. A1 must have had a good breakfast because he was riding quite strong. There were plenty of fallen trees in Willow Creek Park to climb over, and the last one was almost our undoing as we came around a corner a little fast before realizing that a tree was across the trail. We each, in turn, came to skidding halts only a couple of inches away from it.

Coleman Valley/Willow Creek

Melinda in her new Hub Jersey

We had a great Monday Classic ride last week with just enough mud to keep Melinda happy. We parked in Graton and rode from there. Claire and I were on our Burley tandem, A1 and Melinda were on their C-dale tandem, Jim, Mike H., Eric the Fireman, Don, Paul and Michelle rounded out the group. Some folks were a little worried about how muddy Willow Creek Road might be, but as Claire put it, "it will just be a little tacky." It was a first for Melinda, and she loved it.

Long time, no post

I am sorry that I haven't posted in so long. It is not for lack of great bike rides. We have been going out every Monday for "classic Monday" rides. This was Claire's idea and it has been great. We have been sharing many of our old favorites with some of the young people who work at the shop. Claire and I have been on our tandem along with A1 and his wife, while Jimmy Neutron has been on his single. We have also had some others along from time to time. We have done nine or ten so far. I will post some of the routes later on.


- Posted by Chaz