100 Miles of Nowhere, Yosemite Edition
I know everyone is used to Fatty’s constant comments on how he lives in the best place in the world for bicycling. I’d like to offer some….”competing” evidence. When I first found out that the 100 Miles to Nowhere was the same weekend as my planned trip to Yosemite National Park, I was a bit dismayed. And then I realized, why not do it on the small bicycle loop on the valley floor? And won’t everyone in basements be jealous? :) And when I mean jealous, look at this!
How can you not plan your next vacation here (and bring your bike) with evidence like this! You’re pedaling along, frantically scrambling away from people attempting to drive rental motorhomes, and you spot this through the trees.
Waterfalls around every turn.
Unfortunately, it’s a pretty small loop… so, these waterfalls are stalking me!
Unfortunately, it was a spectacularly unsuccessful 100 Miles to Nowhere. I made it a whopping 18 miles. I might not have (this is me being very generous to my abilities) finished anyway, but considering all the pedestrians I needed to dodge, and the 113 photos I took, those 18 miles took over 3 hours. The loop is a very popular footpath in the summer. Average pedaling speed was 6 mph. If I tried to do a full 100 on it, I’d probably still be out there.
And bringing trainer/rollers to a national park is just criminal!
– Judy from San Jose
Comment by Judy | 05.11.2010 | 2:41 pm
I forgot to add I was entering the “30-39, Female, Never-Trust-A-Skinny-Cook, Yosemite” Division. Sure hope I win it!
Comment by Haven (KT) | 05.11.2010 | 3:51 pm
I think the Yosemite Division wins for best views. Man. Those are GORGEOUS pictures!!
Comment by Betsy | 05.11.2010 | 4:41 pm
I was at the Strawberry Festival (just outside the park) last year. On my way home I drove through the park, first time since I was a kid. It is so beautiful. Best views for sure. Good job.
Comment by Road Rash | 05.12.2010 | 7:42 am
Sure, but you are missing the main point of “senselessness”-ride 100 miles in the middle of Yosemite and don’t take any pictures! I hope you do better next year.