This was the first year for the Hanford Breakfast Lions
Club's "Hanford Bike Ride". The Lions Club did a great job with
the food and signs and with coordinating the routes along the way.
Bob and I arrived early while the Hanford Breakfast
Lions Club Staff got set up.
Some pre-ride goodies were set out for us "morning
impaired" riders.
We are ready for the start of the 35 mile course. Which
turned out to be a 38 mile course by our cycle computer numbers.
The first rest stop was at a local fire station. The
friendly folks running the rest stop did a great job on the food.
I forgot to shoot the second rest stop. Oh well.
We loaded up the bikes and wandered over to the post
ride snack area.
Food is served! Tri-Tip, salad, rolls, beans and drinks!
Bottom Line:
This was a fun ride with nice people and good food. There were no hills.
So it is flat and fast! This is a good beginners ride. I think there was
also a 15 mile ride. For the rest of us it was a chance to find out how
fast we could go for 38 miles. If you're a central valley cyclist, this is
a great ride to meet other cyclists from the area. If you're from out of
the area, this is a wonderful way to see some beautiful countryside and a
LOT of farmland. We enjoyed the ride and will be back next year!
