Hikanbyke Annual Livermore Mini-Death Ride - Since 1996!
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THIRTY-ONE riders jumped on their bikes and were treated to a fantastic ride through the Livermore Hills!! As usual, we had a spectacular November day for the Mini-Death Ride! The air was super clear, making for beautiful views and vistas for all who ventured to do this ride. As usual, there were several choices for all levels of riders. The ride took in Seven Passes - Del Valle Pass - up and down for two passes, Mines Road Pass, Tesla Road Pass, Cross Road Pass, Patterson Pass Road Pass, Flynn Road Pass. Of the 31 riders, 10 did ALL SEVEN PASSES!! This is a record. Tom volunteered to give up his $1.98 medal to another 7-pass rider so they wouldn't go home empty handed. Next time, we will purchase more medals! We only needed one or two medals for last year.

This year we invited the Valley Spokesman to join us; and join us they did - they were in the majority between the two clubs. Though some of us belong to both clubs. They brought lots of fun and good sportsmanship to the group. Many of them earned the 7-Pass medal. We also had a couple of single friends from the Lab, that are friends of Tom, join in and win medals.

But of course, we ALL were awarded the "medal of good friendship and participation" by just having done this ride.

With great patience from all the riders, we will be sending each of them a great group photo - imagine, 31 riders all dressed in their bike colors and looking very refreshed BEFORE the ride! (see it here, online).

Think about joining us for next year. The ride will revert back to the Sunday BEFORE Thanksgiving. Reminder, no one will be turned away - there is something for everyone.