blame it on bob

I know we're following the coast and that there aren't exactly any major mountain ranges to climb, but man is it hilly around here! Up and down, up and down ALL day, with not a single straight stretch to just cruise along. They call the section of road that we pedalled the other day Dramamine Drive. Sure, I can see how it might be exciting in a car and even cause some motion sickness with all its twists and turns and ups and downs, but on a bike, it just felt like plain old work.

And when the going gets tough, it's never because we're tired or sore or had too many beers the night before. Nope, it's always bob's fault. It's great to have someone along to blame the tough stuff on.

For instance, sometimes bob gains weight and has trouble getting over the steep hills. That's ususally right after a visit to one of California's amazing health food stores, where he can't seem to resist over-eating! And sometimes, on even steeper or longer hills, bob decides that he's had enough and he wants to head north again - quite a problem when he's attached to the rear end of your bike and you're trying to haul him south.

But things aren't all bad with bob. Once in a while, on sunny days with amazing ocean views, bob is fully cooperative and seems to really pull his own weight. Then, bob can be your best friend :)

~Christine