Gallery: Cows, Wind and Drive-Bys: Wired Bike Team Plows Through All Obstacles

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    *A few members of the Wired team start the day with a pre-ride coffee and soak in the hot tub.*
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    *Editorial Fellow Nathan Hurst (left) and Photo Editor Jon Snyder shave their legs before the ride, but not without some battle scars.*
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    *Wired Software Engineer Adam Hemphill installs some new Shimano SPD-SL clipless cleats before the team hits the road.*
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    *Everyone is fitted with Wired cycling kits and ready to ride.*
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    *Left to right: Art Director Bradley Hughes, Editorial Fellow Nathan Hurst and Senior Editor Peter Rubin perfect their paceline on a shady portion of the ride.*
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    *Wired Software Engineer Adam Hemphill hitches a ride on the team car to refill on some water and energy bars during one of the tougher climbs out of Bodega Bay.*
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    *The team takes on Highway 1, braving crosswinds and the winding road.*
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    *The crew takes a break after cresting the climb on upper Coleman Valley Road.*
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    *Wired Art Director Bradley Hughes takes a shortcut on the way to Occidental, California, during Wednesday's ride.*
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    *Team Wired takes in the ocean view off Highway 1.*
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    *The Wired Team makes their way to Sonoma Coast State Beach.*
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    *Wired Senior Editor John Bradley takes advantage of a quick, well-deserved break in Occidental, California, before the final stretch of the ride.*
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