I rode to Healdsburg.

On March 13, 2021 I wrote that around 9:30 in the morning I rode to Healdsburg.

I took the wiggle to Golden Gate Park and noted that the bridge was really windy and hard but the road to Sausalito was OK. I had coffee and continued. I knew I would end up riding late but I was confident that I could make it the whole 80 miles.

Horse hill and Cal Park tunnel happened fast enough. I noted that I had had only one incident on Corte Madera Creek Bridge. A guy had asked if it was one way and honestly that segment is a pretty tight fit.

I passed through downtown San Rafael and later, near Civic Center, I learned that Las Gallinas only goes through for bikes and pedestrians. I found Lucas Valley hard because of the hills before and after and I generally didn’t like Novato Boulevard.

I stopped at Pete’s coffee and tried to be quick. I also stopped in Olompali. The wind was ruthless.

Ironically, I tweeted during the long climbs especially near San Antonio creek. I got a picture of The Haystack and some dude honked at me on Petaluma Boulevard. After that I took Lynch Creek and Ely road. I said hi to everyone.

Getting to Cotati was easy. I knew I would end up riding in the dark though. Santa Rosa Boulevard was easier than expected but Roberts Lake is not a very good place to ride a bike.

Santa Rosa was actually easier. The airport turns were also easy but it was pitch black by then. However, Windsor had streetlights. After I got tacos at Starr, I rode up Old Redwood Highway to Healdsburg in the dark. The experience was harrowing but only six cars passed me. I went to a place called Spoon Bar where some lady randomly drank my beer.

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