Preparing to leave. (L to R: Carlos, Robbins)
On the approach to the Zampa Bridge
The Zampa Bridge was of course only one of the many bridges we crossed on this route.
Between Rockville and Fairfield. Gomer School in the background.
Phil M.
It's pretty flat here, despite the trickery of the photo angle.
Carlos D.
Team Captain, Bruce B.
Robbins enjoys the rollers along Pleasants Valley.
The Valley was an incredible green all over, but the roadside was crazy with all kids of wildflowers as well. Not peak yet, but still amazing.
Bruce leads Phil and Carlos into just one of the many twists and turns in the road.
Control #2
Carlos had asked that riders photograph the bikes used on the Fleche. This is Carlos' randonneuring rig. Note the wooden fenders.
My Ed Litton Randonneur. It served me so well on the ride.
Bruce's custom Calfee
This is Robbin's custom Bruce Gordon Randonneur bike. A really gorgeous build. You might recognize this if you attended the NAHBS in in San Jose several years back.
Phil M.'s Randonneuring rig.
This park is home to several of these birds and it seems this is a favored component of the ranches and vineyards in the area.
County Line between Napa and Sonoma county, and the high point between the Napa and Alexander Valleys.
The weather here was great, if a wee bit chilly, but we worried that the morning forecast for Sunday would in fact bring rain.
Crossing the Russian River (for the first of several times on the ride.)
A brevet photo inspired by Mark Thomas. That's a Racer 5 IPA, that is 33% gone!
Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, pre-dawn.
From Left: Carlos, Robbins, rob, Phil and Bruce, at Crepes on Cole, the site of the SFR 2010 Fleche NorCal post ride breakfast. Really great gathering of all the teams with really great food.
Team Grand Boys, upon arrival outside of Crepes on Cole. From Left: John (captain), Bryan, Russ, Gabe and Ricardo.
Team Random Nerds. Clockwise from left: Tim, Alfie (captain), Lisa and Jason. This team rode the event on Fixies.
Gintautas' family were the first on hand to greet his team upon arrival.
Team Double en Tandem, a team of 5 tandems, arrives at the finish.
