A week or so ago, on my 60th birthday, the plan had been to do an “Alice’s Breakfast” ride. This happens once every year or two or three; traditionally, we’ve done the usual ride, but after heading south on Skyline, instead of immediately going into the West Old LaHonda loop, we stop and order breakfast at Alice’s, so it’s ready for us by the time we’ve done the loop, about 25 minutes later.

Apparently the waitress doesn’t understand tradition; she wouldn’t take our order ahead of time, saying there wouldn’t be much wait anyway. Fortunately she was right (fortunate because I’ve got a bike shop I have to get opened up for business at 11am). Thanks to Kevin Keenan for treating me (he paid for younger Kevin as well) and not beating up on me too bad on the ride!