The Best Way to See a City is from the Seat of a Bike

I can’t think of

a better way to see a city than from the seat of a bike.  I was met at my hotel by Nick Leoni, an enthusiastic member of the tourism board team here who immediately began talking about where we shouldeat, hey, we gotta get fueled up for our ride.  So we pedaled over to the Fox and Goose, a high-ceilinged bar that serves up a great breakfast amidst the backdrop of beer signs from England and other UK memorabilia.

What a treat to try their Harvest Grains–barley, cracked wheat, wild rice, brown rice, served with raisins, apples and milk. Lovely!  Then we set off, riding through the beautiful neighborhoods such as the ‘Fabulous Forties’ where Sycamore trees nearly create a canopy over the street, and the houses are all different styles, yet share a common tidiness.

Our ride would take us over 20 miles; to the bike path from Sac State over a specially built bridge over the American River, then throw beautiful stands of wildflowers and marshes. It was hard to believe we were within the city limits!

While some parts of the downtown remain blighted, and efforts are underway to try to attract more business, the midtown and slightly outlying parts of the city are beautiful. Once again, I’m so glad I decided to come toan unappreciated city like Sacramento, which Nick said doesn’t get much respect compared to its big brother San Francisco.