I did my same 4th of July routine for the last few years. Ride, BBQ and free beer at Karl Strauss (club sponsor) then more of the same with my cousins in Mission Bay. But with 60-70 miles of riding before, during and after
. Rode my steel fixie road bike all day and had a blast, tons of compliments on the group ride.
I think it was ~1:00 AM when I left MB and rode my ass up Presidio to get back to N Park. Had a moment high up on Presidio hill just sitting on the grass and taking in the views of the city. Crazy thing is, I was considering stopping into a local bar for last call as I was nearing home
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The Karl Strauss BBQ also serves as some of my volunteer requirements b/c I like to 'man the grill'.