Major ups to the Solvang Chamber of Commerce for arranging such a wonderful day today, the arrival day for most people. Epic conditions, cool but not too cool, a blue bird day out there. This is what the last week was supposed to be but I am sure am glad it was saved for Vision Quest. Its time to ride!!

When I hear the comment "Look at those turkeys on the road" I think motorists, cyclists, a host of things. Rarely if ever do I think actual turkeys...until today..."Look at those turkeys on the road!"

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So there are good and bad about getting here early. The good is I get to spend some quality time with my wife basically driving around eating and drinking wine. The bad thing is that everything outside the time with my wife is adding girth to my body in advance of the camp. I guess its a good way to lose some weight during ca… Continue

My wife Stacy and I are here early to see a bit of the Tour of California and enjoy a little time before our 15th wedding anniversary on the 28th. I'll be suffering on some crazy ride.. so glad I have a supportive wife. Dinner and wine at Los Olivos Cafe tonight, try it if you get a chnace during camp. More wine and the Tour tomorrow. See you all soon. Damp and dreary today, hope for better weather.