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Del Dios Loop

4/23/2013

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So... no doubt about it: bad things can happen fast on a bike. And that was the case for Hubert today, just six miles into the ride and he ended up hitting the pavement hard. Fortunately, his helmet did its job and the paramedics were soon there to get him to a hospital to be fully checked out. I don't know Hubert well, but I suspect he's a pretty strong guy: he was sitting up and trying to get his scrapes cleaned despite our admonitions to wait for the EMTs to arrive. We all wish him a speedy recovery!
 
The rest of the ride proceeded with an abundance of caution, but there were still hills to climb over and roll down, and miles to go before we rested. So we did our best to make it home safely. On the final leg through Escondido we made a stop at Belen Bakery, where we took up all of the available tables and chairs. The group was up to 13 riders today and included a VVV first-timer: Cliff who is a riding buddy of Jerry's.
 
Next week, we will be exploring a new road, Cougar Pass, it has a long dirt section but should be do-able by all (pix of the road are in the slideshow)...
 
Cougar Pass
Date: Tuesday April 30, 2013
Time: 9:00am

Up to Hidden Meadows on Cougar Pass Road (Dirt). Returning through Jesmond Dene.
 
Cheers,
Steve
8 Comments
ED
4/23/2013 09:24:49 am

Cougar Pass???? I didn't know VVV was such an adventurous group, Steve. I like that!! Hope to be ready.

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Lisa Serrano
4/23/2013 11:56:13 am

It will be my first time joining this group. I am friends with Judy, Sharon and Elwyn. It will be my first ride after waiting 4wks with toe surgery. I am very excited to meet everyone!!!

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Steven Elliott
4/23/2013 12:23:12 pm

Hi Lisa, Good to hear from you and that the surgery recovery is done. Looking forward to seeing you on next week's ride!

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Terri Johnson
4/24/2013 12:52:31 am

Any word on how Hubert is doing?

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Steven Elliott
4/24/2013 01:07:35 am

Just sent an email to the group which has an update from Aline.

Terri Johnson
4/24/2013 01:10:01 am

Thanks for the update Steve! Speedy recovery to Hubert!

Terri Johnson
4/24/2013 01:10:41 am

Thanks for the update Steve! Speedy recovery to Hubert! :O)

Steven Elliott
4/24/2013 01:49:30 am

I added more pix from Jerry to the slideshow --> arrivals atop the Del Dios crest.

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