Walt's Birthday Ride
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The birthday boy stretching before the big event
Crowd starts to gather at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge
Starting out on Thornton Ave.
Patterson Ranch rd. into the Coyote Hills
Heading up Nike Hill
Shooting range near the Nike Hill summit
At the top
Continuing on the bay side of the Coyote Hills
Alameda Creek trail
Outdoor seating for us at Anderson's Bakery
Line stretches out the door
Birthday cake arrival
Heading back past the Flight 93 Memorial
40 slabs to commemorate the passengers and crew
Last look back at Nike Hill
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Fremont Freewheeler's club ride that was co-listed with the Valley Spokesmen club in celebration of Walt's 84th birthday. The ride started at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge and went through the Coyote Hills park with a climb of 'Nike Hill' (a former Nike missile site) before heading back into town for a stop at Anderson's Bakery for lunch and birthday cake.