Cedric expressed a desire to get rad for his 30th birthday.. Rain came up with a diabolical plan and we went for it! We rode out to soquel to get our guest of honor.
Somewhere outside of Scotts Valley.
Cedders provides the blood part of “Blood, sweat and gears”

A friendly guy and a sweaty crew!

Artsy fartsy outside of the UCSC arboretum.
Cedders stretching it out after we finally reached Bonny Doon road.

The final stretch.. zoning in and out of thought..
Thank you Hester.. we’ll ride again soon..
Here’s the brutality in map form.. Happy Birthday Cedric! Rad times..


You are really just trying to make me jealous, aren;t you? One of these days you will have an honorary unicorns rider with you. I might be getting a rivendell!!!
— shmoopy · Apr 28, 06:39 AM · #
Yes! Rivendell!! Aren’t those made by the guy who used to be in charge of Bridgestone? Love those bikes.. shmoops as long as you like donuts and pancakes you’re a full fledged unicorn. That said we will make a Tour De Shmoopy whenever you’re ready!
— Larson · Apr 28, 07:39 AM · #
I hate to put a damper on this little love fest, but isn’t Rivendell where the elves live in Lord of the Rings? Shmoopy, are you saying that your going to own the land of the elves?
— Serena · Apr 28, 09:02 AM · #