Monthly Archives: May 2013

San Mateo

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Russ

Last day was another put the head down and go, well after a good coffee at the French Press of course. Took 101 all the way to San Mateo, only stopping for gas. A few scheduling challenges surrounding A-dog required … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara – coffee

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Russ

When in Santa Barbara the French Roast is a great choice for coffee! Even better they opened a new location closer to the hotel!

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Santa Barbara

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Russ

This was one of those “lets get there” kind of days. J and I left the hotel together at around 10, she for the airport and me towards home. Already getting up in the 90s I knew it was about … Continue reading →

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Phoenix – LUX

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Russ

When in central Phoenix and in need of a coffee LUX is an excellent choice. Not only fine coffee, but the best oatmeal I have ever eaten. J and I sampled many fine savoury items here and the drip coffee … Continue reading →

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Phoenix, AZ

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Russ

A relatively short ride to Phoenix, on highway 60 through Globe. I got a pretty early start this morning, at least for me, which speaks to the dearth of good coffee in Show Low. Highway 60 north of Globe is … Continue reading →

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Show Low, AZ

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Russ

A good day of riding staying off the interstates for the most part. Took hwy 14 out of Santa Fe, through Madrid, NM where some of the town scenes in Wild Hogs was filmed. No hogs in sight today. Onto … Continue reading →

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Pie Town, NM

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Russ

One of the things that I like to get done on every ride of any distance is to have a good piece of pie. Something about making a road trip I guess, maybe it harks back to the days of … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Russ

A very good coffee place in Santa Fe, a few minutes from downtown.

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Santa Fe, NM

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Russ

I really enjoy Santa Fe. I have been here a number of times and always had a good time, so riding here again helps make the day fun. That’s good because it was about 90 deg for much of the … Continue reading →

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Amarillo, TX

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Russ

Started out of Tulsa on the interstate, or actually on the turnpike. Near as I can tell Oklahoma has turned many of their freeways into turnpikes, which means you pay a toll! Great revenue opportunity as long as they spend … Continue reading →

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