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Day 6 and 7- 60 mile overnight + 6 to the zoo, just for kicks

4/7/2012

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Our first ever Weekend of Wonderfulness (that's a working title for sure). We rode up to Beal's Point on Folsom Lake for the first time to camp. Amazing! It's great to know that there are adventures so close to home. Really, think about a nearby campground. You probably wouldn't ever think to camp there as, let's face it, your own bed is MUCH more comfortable. However, getting there by bike with all your gear strapped to the back--that's wonderfulnessly worthy. 

Riding up on Friday after Jose finished work turned out well. It was a bit of a scramble to gather everything. We realized last minute that we didn't have fuel for the stove and while we were loading up, Zorro (our dog) peed on the sleeping bag bags. Yuck. Luckily, the bags inside weren't wet and we just decided to pack easier meals. Jose took the boys in the trailer and the sleeping bags in panniers on Oscar the Bike. I attached a milk crate box to my Yuba Mundo and loaded it up with firewood, took the clothes and food in my panniers, and had the tent strapped to my rack. Sadly, a last minute scramble never turned up the keys to my Mini Yepp and I had to ride there with the front baby seat still attached. Not the best long-distance riding situation. 
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Packed and ready to go!
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Loaded
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Cute!
Off we went anyway! 

The ride is beautiful--90% or so along the American River Bike Trail. There are a few spots that you have to maneuver around the streets but it's still very easy to get around. We got lost once but found many helpful bikers able to keep pointing us in the right direction. The last 3 miles or so is all uphill but the Mundo was great. My load was balanced enough and the gears are low enough that I made it up 5-7% grades. We rode the entire way, stopping very briefly just once to give the kids a snack to munch on. We would have made it the whole way but Big Brother had opened up his water and couldn't close it. Those were his only pants and I did not want them soaked that early. 

I was really impressed at Beal's Point--green, shady, quiet.  I wish it had a bicycle camper section but they did have nice spots away from the road (sadly, none were available--reservations next time). It's also a little pricy since they don't have bike rates--$25/night. We registered and set up camp. It was getting a little chilly by the time we got there about 5pm so we bundled up and I started the fire. It was great having brought wood. I'm sure we could have just bought some there but I like a little extra challenge. We were able to put some tortillas and cheese in a pot on the grill over the fire pit which turned out some pretty nice quesadillas. We brought up fresh spinach from our CSA Full Belly box and I had a semi-warm cup of tea. Then it was bed time. I love having kids that go to bed at 7pm, it's the best excuse to tuck in at the same time.  
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So happy to be free!
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Yaya time!
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Brotherly love
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Baby mechanic.
We did learn that no matter how small your children are, you still need a four person tent. We have officially outgrown our little two-person. 
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Dinner delivered
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Watch out for bears!
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Packed for home. Loving the crate!
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Folsom Lake in the morning.
Morning--it's pretty awesome to begin the day with downhills! We made one stop to Hagan Park to run out the kids. Ran into G'ampa shortly after (he was headed up to Folsom Reservoir just for the day). From there, Big Brother chose to ride the rest of the way in the Peanut Shell. 
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Jose hasn't had coffee yet.
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That's the Cat in the Hat Comes Back, I think.
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Our favorite Hagan Park
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Well hello, G'ampa!
Once we were home, it was naptime for Jose and Big Brother. Little Brother had slept pretty well in the trailer so I took him to the zoo where my mom with Sacramento350 and my coworkers for EHP were both tabelling for the Earth Fest event. By then, my legs were feeling the rides for sure. When we finally got back home, I decided to never leave the house again and to eat everything in sight. Mission accomplished. 

Except that we have more riding tomorrow. Little Brother turns 1 and it's Easter! I am very impressed with the Mundo's hill climbing, load bearing, and distance riding abilities so far. I am also very impressed with my children's patience and tolerance for bike riding. Big Brother entertained himself with his many books and Little Brother slept most of the way. I hope that we're all ready for next week's adventure- 85 miles! 
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Gramps
4/9/2012 12:12:02 pm

It was fun to meet up with you all on the way back from your camp out. I still marvel and the load you hauled up that final grade to the campground. I pedaled it without anything but met and was ready for a rest before I turned and pedaled back. Makes for a good metric century ride that way at least.

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Bekah
4/10/2012 02:54:12 pm

I miss my biking family! You all are amazing. I looking forward to riding with you in June. Heaps of hugs to my boys.

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Elle Bustamante link
4/11/2012 01:28:05 am

I have to wait until JUNE???? Poooo

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