Category Archives: CCC

Big Sur, big moments….CCC days 3 and 4

Posted on September 18, 2014 by jiamom

  “Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into thin air.”  John Quincy Adams So, the riders actually made it to Big Sur on Monday…and soaked their feet in the river, sitting in … Continue reading →

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Road warriors….

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jiamom

Just taking a slight detour from the success and great moments happening on the CCC – to spend a moment recognizing what it took for the riders to get there…. and the dangers they face on the road. I have … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle, CCC 2014

Posted on September 15, 2014 by jiamom

I was going to start with an apology intended for those that have no interest in reading about this particular event – but I changed my mind.  Because, frankly, I’m too dang proud of my husband and the other 190 … Continue reading →

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Riding for a Cure – Days 1 and 2!!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by jiamom

The California Coast Classic has just kicked off again, which means my husband is now riding his bike 525 miles down the coast of California.  He’s in good company with 215 other riders – and they are doing it to raise … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – Home again!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jiamom

So – I’m sure it didn’t seem like a long week for Dave.  But it seemed to us he was gone for a LONG time!  And it seems like we wished him off in Santa Cruz weeks ago… Sunday morning – … Continue reading →

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Days 6 and 7

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jiamom

“A few years’ experience will convince us that those things  which at the time they happened we regarded as our greatest misfortunes have  proved our greatest blessings.”  George Mason Day 6 was the last day that the Princess Parade was … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – San Simeon

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jiamom

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” John Quincy Adams Apparently – today was the toughest day of the ride physically.  It was 68 miles, which isn’t the longest day by far… but … Continue reading →

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Big Sur…..

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jiamom

I think if there was a moment that I truly envy Dave’s experience on this ride… well, there are many – but if I had to pick a few, this would be up there. It’s the moment when the riders … Continue reading →

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Down to Monterey

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jiamom

‘The best way out is always through…”   Robert Frost Today was a rough day on the home front… but it served as a reminder of why Dave rides.  After sleeping somewhat in the car, and getting to bed about midnight … Continue reading →

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Day 1 to Santa Cruz….

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jiamom

It was beautifully chilly in San Fransisco on Sunday morning.  It almost felt like fall… which was very welcome after the sticky heat that we’ve been having in southern California. The front of the hotel was a busy spot – with … Continue reading →

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