I got in really pleasant almost 30 miles into the Berkeley/Oakland hills. It was a gorgeous day--sunny, light breeze, not too hot. This is one of my regular rides, but I haven't been riding regularly beyond my commute. So far, I've ridden every day this summer break. Okay, so it's two day in, but it's a start! Heading out of town, I stopped for a little Mondrian-on-Mondrian art appreciation.
Then I headed up into the hills. This is the view near the summit on Tunnel Rd., a gradual ~4.5 mile/1,000' climb from the Claremont Hotel.
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Then I headed along the ridgeline (Skyline Rd.) into Oakland, and down the fun but narrow Butters Rd. descent.
Stopped by Temescal Park. I don't know when swim season is, but apparently it's not this part of June.
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Then I made my way through campus on the way back home.
A little bit of the Campanile in the distance.
