A nice event is coming up in San Francisco on Wednesday, presented by Rapha Cycle Club.

Tomorrow is the big race in Annadel, the first real race there since the mid-eighties. That’s a twenty five year drought!
The race is being put on by my former friends over at Bike Monkey.
Why former? Look at the race number they gave me!
Talk about expectations…One of 7 large Mojo SL-R’s in the world, and the only orange one and the number one plate.
I’m going to start to make up excuses NOW (more than the old, fat, haven’t been riding which are all true).

I must admit, I’m pining for Tuscany a bit. Arnaud’s pictures make it even more compelling.

Today’s Tour of California weather forecast:

1) Hazardous weather condition(s): Lake Wind Advisory
2) Snow showers. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind between 20 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

It won’t be the first time we’ve seen a race in snow.