Group Ride in the Hills East of Gilroy

BionicOldGuy Uncategorized May 10, 2023May 9, 2023

After a hiatus of a few weeks due to rain and my trip to Phoenix, I got to ride with my Tuesday group. We started down in Gilroy so I took my e-assist bike to meet them there. We headed across the valley to the hills on the east side then did some climbing on some beautiful and lightly-trafficked country roads. It ended up being a 4 1/2 hour, 57-mile ride for me, including the extra mileage to and from Gilroy. I was tired afterward, but I recovered nicely overnight.

***Poppies in bloom across the street from my house***

***Mendoza Ranch entrance to Harvey Bear Park***

***A ranch across the street from Harvey Bear***

Old truss bridge on Gilroy Hot Springs Road. The hot springs, a famous resort in the area in its heyday, were bought by Henry Coe state park but have yet to be refurbished. so the road temporarily ends here.

***Ranch at the corner of Canada and Jamison Roads***

***Canada Road, the last leg in the hills, heading west***

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I am a Mechanical Engineer born in 1953, Ph. D, Stanford, 1980. I have been active in the mechanical CAE field for decades. I also have a lifelong interest in outdoor activities and fitness. I have had both hips replaced and a heart valve replacement due to a genetic condition. This blog chronicles my adventures in staying active despite these bumps in the road. View all posts by BionicOldGuy

Published May 10, 2023May 9, 2023