Lighthouse Solo Brevet

I've been really aching to get my first brevet under my belt. I've knocked out two populaires with relative ease and wanted to get the next level. Unfortunately, the first brevet of the New Year for the San Francisco Randonneurs happened while I was in the not so great state of NY. That doesn't mean the route is still open to ride. So I mounted up and ventured out on this route alone, which I'm sure made it six times harder, wish I could have done it with a group.

I love watching these cargo ships. Was glad to catch one coming right through the gate.

Sir Francis Drake, one of the most scenic boulevards in Marin.

Tomales Bay.

The lighthouse was closed, being a Tuesday. So sad. I found out that the actual SFR ride only goes to the loop and turns back, so I at least got closer, I suppose. 

Pt. Reyes roads. The park protects this land has historic pasture ranches, despite some cruel veal boxes, it's quite scenic.

The fog was too thick to see the lighthouse (unlike the day of the event). It seems the randos only made it to the parking lot before heading back toward Iverness, I guess I at least got closer. Being closed I guess it's an excuse to go back. The road in really was incredible.

My favorite part of riding to Pt. Reyes Station, vegan baked goods from Bovine Bakery.

We all have weird obsessions with our machines, this is my favorite angle of the X-Check.

Marshall Marina. Riding on Tuesday meant that the Marshall Store (which is what the checkpoint is) was closed. It didn't seem to be too vegan friendly, but I guess I don't really know.

Tomales Bay looking West. The sun was shining on our side of the mountains.

Highway 1. Thankfully being Tuesday had light traffic.

Nicasio Ranch. Somehow I'm starting to think that the SF Randonneurs have stock in this store, or maybe they just like it. Hey, I like it.

Coke to me, is what the sun is to Superman.

I finished in the darkness as I left at 8 30ish as opposed to the intended 6 AM. I finished at about 10.5 hours, within three hours of the cutoff for an actual event. Hell yeah. 

Some sad news about the Lighthouse 200k. Word is that because of an accident during the ride this may have been the last year for the ride. Either way, this ride is beautiful, especially the last bit to the lighthouse and is worth doing with some friends (and the road felt very safe for cyclists with low traffic, at least on a weekday).