Blazing Saddles across the Golden Gate Bridge

Day 3 in San Francisco and todays plan was to bike the bridge. I was pretty excited to say the least and had already bought a cycle jersey for the occasion. The company of choice was Blazing Saddles as with about 10 shops all within about 4 blocks of each other and the promise to price match it was a no brainer. Along the bay trail we were soon at the famous Golden Gate Bridge and as we approached it was clear that the mist was not going to clear. It was busy and a little nerve wracking as we made our way forward. By half way we were still hidden in the musts but alas as we reached about 3/4 across the 1.2 mile icon the mist cleared and we could see the blue sky breaking through at the same time that immense red structure showing all its glory. After the bridge we had a nice downward hill to Sausalito where stopped for a smoothie before setting forth once again towards the giant redwoods in Old Mill Park. Passing 'mikes bikes' we stopped for the obligatory photo op before continuing along the bike path. Now 18 miles into the ride the sun was bearing down but we had reached the giant redwoods where we took a little rest and looked up at the trees. Immense! Back on the road cooler and better for a short break we headed down to Tiberon where we would catch the ferry back to San Francisco and our dinner! The ride was a little longer than we thought but made better by the great scenery, houseboats and all American town. We refreshed ourselves in happy hour with a mojito whilst waiting for the ferry. The ferry back took about 20 minutes then another mile down the road we were back at base. Handing back our bikes, 26.5 miles on the garmin we headed to Joes Crab Shack for a well deserved crab steam pot!