Folsom-Loomis Loop - 42 miles 2000' of Climb

We had an excellent ride today! Although temps were forecasted for 106, we headed out at 8 AM to beat the heat. We met at Dave & Debbie's. Steve and Jeffrey were there and the 6 of us set out together. This was the first time I saw my RAGBRAI sister and brother since we parted ways two weeks ago. It was soooo nice to ride with them again. Even though I nearly took Debbie out in the first couple of miles. We were riding abreast on the bike trail and I saw a fork in the rode and decided we were going left. Debbie, who was on my left, knew the rode curved to the right, while the path to the left was an access road. I went left and immediately Debbie and I were handlebar to handlebar, fighting for our balance. Debbie skillfully held her line and I somehow eased right and we saved the day! (So sorry for that rookie move, Debbie!)


Here we are assembled at Debbie/Dave's driveway - our usual starting point.


Love riding through Loomis. Here are some friendly alpacas.


Jett stops to get a good look at the alpacas.


Isn't he (she?) sweet? Looks like an oddly-proportioned poodle.


Beautiful country roads. Jett was a tinge under the weather, but manned up admirably all day long. Dave was in his hyper mode. Always fun.


The 3 amigos!


Cute RAG-doll!


Cute RAG-boy!


I could not get Jeffrey in front of me for a clear photo shot (yes, all shots are taken while on my bike). I finally got lucky with a behind-the-head move here.


And here is a less successful behind-the-head move. That's my ponytail! (and Jeffrey's shadow)


Here's one of Dave's singing goats.


Dave baahs at them and they baah back. We wanted to take them home with us! So cute except for the creepy eyes...


More gorgeousness. Love cycling with my life partner, Jettie... xoxoxo


Dave is "cocking the hammer" (add strange European cyclist accent here)


Steve is the MAN!


Cute girls. Debbie - you look like a model...


Again, Jeffrey gets away from me! My camera just could not catch her today.


Friends ahead.


Here we are at a stop light after the tempo ride down Auburn-Folsom. Jett is done.


Debbie has had it too.


And our reward for 3 hours of fun and work - pool party! That water felt awesome!!!


Dave is winding down.


Jeffrey, aka the chow-hound, is going for seconds on the pasta.



Jett (who makes a mean sangria) is delivering her delicious concoction poolside!


And here's Joey, aka the sangria hound. He really enjoyed lapping up Jeffrey's sangria.

Cannot wait for the next fun ride!