To complete yesterday's ride up the Russian River, I had Pork Duo with a Russian Red Pinot Noir last night at Dry Creek Kitchen. See http://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/DryCreekKitchen/
So from Dry Creek Kitchen last night to cycling through the extensive vineyards of the Dry Creek valley today. Like yesterday's ride, it is beautiful with a smooth road. We cross the Russian River again at Asti and head toward Geyserville, now through the famous vineyards of Alexander valley. We leave Sonoma county and enter Napa at the top of a hill. After a few more climbs, we have a great downhill run into Calistoga.
California is in a severe drought and rain is forecast. Everyone is looking forward to it - except those of us on bikes. Early morning is bright with occasional sun, but the sprinkles start at 10:15, half way through our ride. It is very light, except for 5 miles in pretty serious rain.
To emphasise how remote today's ride was, there was no cappuccino on the entire route!
Geyserville gets it's name for the Geysers, the world's largest geothermal field. This was a major attraction before Yellowstone and Yosemite became accessible.
Calistoga, with it's hot springs was developed as a spa and resort town. This was primarily developed around 1852 by Samuel Brannan, California's first millionaire.
I only took one photo today because the camera batteries needed charging. So that's what that beeping was.
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