Jesmond Dene Jaunt

An easy route today, just a quick up and back on the Jesmond Dene Jaunt. The temperature went from nearly ideal at the start to nearly 90 by the time everyone got back to VV Park; but it was nice riding all the same: no mishaps, no flats, and a refreshing stop at EscoGelato.
 
Many thanks to David and Mary Ann for the pictures and ride report!
 
And a shout out to Sharon Chaix who competed in the  SF Rock n Roll Half Marathon last weekend, where she took the top of the podium in her classification. Way to Go, Sharon!
 
This week's ridership: 10 Cyclists (4W / 6M)
 
AND... it's finally time for the Big Climb!
Borrego Five-O
Date: Saturday April 12,  2014
Clip-in Time: 8:30AM
Start/Finish: Borrego Springs (Christmas Circle)
Distance: 50 miles
Elev. Gain: 4,600'
 
And desert weather looks to be great this Saturday!
 
For those who can't make the Borrego Five-O, there's still climbing to be had on next week's route:
Escondido Hills
Date: Tuesday April 15, 2014
Time: 9:00am
Climb some of Escondido's hidden hills; featuring La Honda Drive up to Dixon Lake
 
Cheers,
Steve