I feel GREAT after yesterday’s Echelon Gran Fondo 100-mile ride. I’m a little surprised I bounced back so quickly, actually. My legs feel like I ran a longer run yesterday, but that’s it! Nothing crazy.
I’m even brave enough to wear high-heeled boots to the wine tour:
I woke up around 8 and inhaled a PB bagel:
And a little bit later, I had a Green Monster:
My GM contained:
- 1 cup almond breeze
- 2 cups kale
- 1 frozen banana
Delish!
Annnnd, we’re off! We’re taking a tour bus around the Valley so we don’t have to worry about drinking and driving. Safety first!
Have you ever been to Wine Country? Or just gone wine tasting?
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Wow! Glad to hear you are feeling so good. I’ve never been to wine country, or even wine tasting, but I LOVE wine and want to go! Hope you have a blast – - you deserve it!
Yay that you feel good! You must be fitter than you think
I’ve never been to wine country or tastings – I hate wine! Have a good day though
way to go! all that training did your body good
i have family that live in Livermore, CA, and we’ve gone around to all of the wineries out there a million times…never gets old though! hope y’all have a fabulous time 
Have fun on your wine tour!
I love your boots, by the way
That’s awesome that your legs are feeling normal. Rock those boots, girl!
Oregon has TONS of wine country. Living in Portland, I could drive 20 minutes to an hour and be in the heart of it. I love wine tasting. It’s one of my favorite activities!
thats awesome! im totally impressed! ive never been to wine country, OR wine tasting!
my dad has a wine cellar where he makes his own…does that count? haha
Oooo so jealous of your day! Sounds like FUN!
I just did an unoffical (no bus) wine tour in San Luis Obispo in March. SO much fun. Beware of buying too many bottles when you are flying home though. (This happens toward the end of your wine tasting… when your thinking is um… impaired.) You can ship them back at specialty wine shops though. They’ll pack them up and UPS them home to you!
Have fun!
At least your legs don’t feel like Gumby. Wine + Jello legs might not be a good idea. I love wine tasting, so I know you’re going to have a great time! You guys deserve it.
What was the verdict on the blender?
it was awesome – i wish i could afford one
So awesome that you’re feeling good after your grueling ride!
Enjoy your wine tour! Sounds fab!
Wine tasting. I love the wines (and the tasting events) at the San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine, Florida. They have some really good wines — and I’m not much of a wine drinker AT ALL. But every time I go to Florida, I bring home some of their wines.
I have been to Napa once, but it was with an elderly relative who drove my husband and I up for the day from San Francisco. I got a feel for the area, but didn’t get to partake in too much actual wine tasting. The wineries are so gorgeous. I still had fun just walking around the properties.
Congratulations on your great ride yesterday!
I have been to Napa and Sonoma. Wine tasting is one of my favorite things to do!
You’re gonna have a great time!
I’ve never been and I live pretty/ kinda close!? What the heck… I need to get my booty up there! I’ve always wanted to, so I think I need to make that happen.
congrats Caitlin!! Awesome job yesterday…..enjoy your reward (wine) today
Have fun! When do you head back to Florida? I’m sure it’s nice to have a little vacay!
I’ve been to wine country but it was before I was 21. Can’t wait to go back or possibly move there! Have so much fun!
iv been craving GMS lately! mm! xx
I’ve never been to wine country. Actually, I’ve never been to the west coast!
That bagel with PB looks delish.
Jenn
Wow, it’s amazing you’re feeling so great. A few glasses of wine will help, too. Northern VA has a gorgeous wine country that I love visiting in the spring, when you can sit by the river and forget that the city is just a couple of miles away.
I just saw your recap on the race…a big CONGRATS to you and jenna! You’ve inspired me to do the same in the future. What an amazing experience.
Dang lady, I am so proud of you! Enjoy your day of wine, you deserve it!
My Hubs & I are really into going to local wineries and tasting the wines… I’d love to go to CA someday & do a Napa Valley wine tour! I’m counting on you for a full report on here on the best wineries!
How does kale compare to spinach in a GM?
Wine Country is my 2nd home: I went to college there for two years and it’s where my extended family lives. I haven’t been able to go wine tasting yet – 1 more month =]
its more flavorful… spinach is almost sweeter?
I’ve never been to wine country but now that I’m starting to actually like wine it has been added to the top of my wish list!
Do you use vanilla Almond Breeze in your GMs or plain?
Awesome work!
usually vanilla
a) CONGRATS on your century… you are officially TOTALLY AMAZING =)
2) i am also so happy you’re out on the left coast (i’m pretty partial to it), i hope you enjoy every minute of it!
d) i LOVE wine country. i know you said you’re taking a bus tour, but if you happen to get the chance, or even just pass the info to Jenna… DEL DOTTO is a MUST in napa. they have cave tours where they take you into the caves and you taste directly from their barrels. of everywhere i’ve tasted and all the wine experiences i’ve had, DEL DOTTO is the most incredible and memorable!
ENJOY and congrats again!!!
Ahhh, I LOVED the wine tour that I went on in Napa/Sonoma!!! I went by myself and everyone else there was in couples but I didn’t care, I had a blast!!!
Safety first is always important! I can’t believe you’re wearing high heels!!!
I don’t think I could get out of bed after that race, wow!
cant wait to see pictures of you two’s adventures in california
I’ve gone wine tasting before, but never to Napa, etc! That is my dream!
That’s so great that you bounced back so quickly especially after such a rough ride and being sick the week before
wine tour for recovery. ima keep that one in mind!
Enjoy the wine tour…you most definitely deserve it!!! Have a glass for me!
I went wine tasting in Napa last Feb. It was one of the nicest mini-trips I’ve ever been on. My darling BF usually drives so I can have fun. I’m actually hoping to go wine tasting in France next week. (!)
Congratulations again on the EGF!
I can’t believe I haven’t wine tasted yet! I would love too though! My boyf is from the SF area so I hope to head back soon. Have fun lady.
I’m so impressed – high heels after a century!
Wine tasting is a blast – especially if you’re on a bus and don’t need a driver. I went in the Hunter Valley in Australia and it was one of the best days EVER! Enjoy every second!
Wow you are such an inspiration completing that yesterday! I’m so impressed in how fast you bounced back too. Enjoy the wine tasting!!
I’m glad you are feeling good after yesterday’s ride! I have been to Wine Country before, but unfortunately I was too young to drink at the time. I was only about 17. Super suck.
glad you feel good after yesterdays race! I love wine tasting! I’ve been a couple of times
That’s awesome that you feel so great! Have fun at the wineries!
I have never been wine tasting, but I hate wine, so maybe that’s why? =P
i am so glad you feel so good! high heals you are brave! yes….Bill and i used to go to the wine country up there when we used to live in reno-loved the vitners inn and john ash and co….we used to ride and eat and drink
I’ve been to Napa 3 times this year. I am obsessed! We do a lot of wine tasting as my blog has a big chunk of wine posts
looveee wine tasting! where I went to college in upstate NY there were TONS of wineries up on cayuga lake and theyw ere a blast
Congrats on your race yesterday! I am so inspired!
And I am obsessed with Napa & Sonoma-the food, the people, and of course the wine. In fact, we might be moving there this summer!! So excited! Have a great time.
I have never been wine tasting…it is on my “to-do” list!
I am so impressed by your recovery. I would probably be dead after 100 miles =) I’ve been wine tasting many a times–so much fun!
First off – WAY TO GO on the bike ride yesterday! You rock!
Second – yes, went wine tasting in Stellenbosch, South Africa last March and they had the YUMMIEST reds! It was so much fun! You are going to love today!
I LOVE PB BAGELS!
I’m still amazed at you two and what you did…craziness. Wine country..ugh – it’s where I’m meant to be!
You’re doing awesome. I am sure I’d still be in bed if I were you!
Have a great time! The PB Bagel looks so good to me right now and the green monster looks gross. Dern morning sickness messing up my normal tastes!
Also, glad that you are feeling good after the race.
I just went back to read all your entries from this weekend, so belated congrats on finishing the century! I love when you post pictures with your dad because I still can’t get over how much you look like him!!
Geez! Way to go on feeling awesome today!
I live near Niagara Falls in Ontario and the Niagara region is renowned for their wines. I’ve been on two wine tours there and one not far from my hometown. I LOVE wine tours and wine tasting in general. Not just because of the wine but because all the people are super friendly and knowledgeable and I always end up coming out with some amazing bottles of vino!
Have fun!
I just read your race recap and girl – what an EPIC achievement
And one that you should be very very proud of 
Congrats!!! So nice to feel great after such an intense race, I’m very impressed!
My parents live in santa rosa so I visit every chance that I get =)I’ts pretty much tradition to go wine tasting whenever I’m home, yay!
I’m glad you recovered well.
Have fun at the wine tasting! (It sounds so sophisticated! 
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Wei-Wei
Congrats on finishing the race!
I grew up in wine country, so I’ve been tasting in Sonoma County and Napa County. I’ve also been wine tasting in the Marlborough region of New Zealand and the Yarra Valley in Australia. Love wine tasting – enjoy!
Glad you bounced back so quickly!
xoxo
Napa is so great! I went when I was 21 and had no clue how great wine can be. I would love to go back now and really enjoy it (and not just try to get drunk!). Hope you gals had a fun day!