December 16, 2006--The actual Winter Solstice was still five days away, but that didn't stop 17 riders from riding 200 miles from San Jose, CA, to Pinnacles National Monument and back. 

The weather forecast had showed a declining chance of rain as the week progressed, and ride day turned out dry but cold.  Aside from a few light sprinkles in the last two or three miles, we stayed nice and dry.

Campy Only's Eric Norris and two other riders--Mojo and Peter from the Big Fix--rode fixed gears. We're starting our training for the Paris-Brest-Paris ride next August.

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 Presented below, photos and Campy Cam videos from the ride.

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Ride start at 5 am
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Mojo's flat--our one and only mechanical of the day
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Sunrise over Gilroy

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Heading for Gilroy

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First rest stop, Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy
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Rest Stop 1
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We rode our fixed gear Raysport, fitted with fenders, a bag, and a 76-inch gear
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View from the park
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Heading south
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Over the shoulder shot of Mojo
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Spinach fields
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Campy Cam Video

Campy Cam Video
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Almost at Quien Sabe Road
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Starting up Quien Sabe

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Climbing Quien Sabe Road

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The descent into Tres Pinos
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Signs at Paicines
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Cows on move in Paicines
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Snacks at Paicines
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On Hwy 25

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Almost to the turnaround point

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Arriving at lunch
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Gratuitous photo of the Campy Only Guy
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Big descent after lunch

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Flock of birds

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Mojo rides
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Roadside shrine near Hollister
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Hollister
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We stopped in Hollister for some warm food
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Proof of life photo from Togo's
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Almost back in Gilroy
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Get ready to R-R-R-Rumble!
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Sunset near Gilroy
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Last photo of the day--somewhere in San Jose

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