San Diego Velodrome
I’m in San Diego this week for a conference and brought my folding bike. Yesterday morning I exploring town and the friendly folks at Mission Hill Bikes told me that the San Diego Velodrome has racing on Tuesday nights. I finished up work a bit early and headed over there.
The ride over turned into a bit of an adventure when my headlight decided that it no longer wanted to be attached to my handlebars and found it’s way into a gutter. I pressed on in the twilight just pretending that I was extra invisible the cars. The velodrome itself was pretty hard to find too, but eventually I got there.
I got the see the last three races of the evening. The track here is a lot like at home — much longer than normal and concrete. Lots of fixie folks hanging out at the track and having a couple of beers. On my way out asked the closest small group for directions (hoping to find a more direct way home). They suggested that I go out to the bar with them instead, so I piled into their van and five of us went to a place called the Whistle Stop. A few beers, a taco, fun conversation, and a little dancing later and it was already last call. Thankfully Joel and Amelia gave me a ride back into town and I got back into my hotel room right at 2am.
Mark, Javier, Amelia, Joel, Adam, Me
Cyclists and other folk in San Diego are very friendly. I’m really glad that I brought the bike (I almost didn’t) and got to spend some time around town last night.
Hey Alex, I just sent you an email about your tikit that’’s for sale. A few weeks ago I was in San Diego for 3 nights on buisness. Damn I wish I had a folder. San Diego is great for chilln in the evening. Next time you might be there, check out the Yard House if you haven”e already. Cheers.