Marin Museum of Bicycling Part 1, Fairfax, CA

What an excellent and quaint museum of bikes, in a wonderful little Marin town, Fairfax. I liked seeing all the bike history, the "new" MTB history, Kate Courtney's WC bike, and even their small MTB Hall Of Fame display.

If you like bikes, old or new, I would head up to Fairfax. I was pretty taken aback at how much history of US bikes comes from the city of Chicago and even the state of WI.

This is in the parking lot, about 12-feet tall too.

Your own RD mod... yes!

Monocoque AL at its finest!

Check out that seatpost!

Don't forget to come back for Part 2 as well - all Cranks.

China Fishing Camp, San Rafael, CA

This story pretty much tells itself, thanks to the outdoor museum they have set-up here. I'll let these folks tell the story...

Who knew this was happening so long ago - not me. Great little stop, IMO.

Above Category, Sausalito, CA

If you make it north of the Gate above, and you'd like to check out a small seaside town AND a sweet bike shop, definitely stop in Sausalito and Above Category. You can easily make a day (or more) out of this town... touristing, shopping, etc. I don't think you'll be bored.

I really only stopped here for the bike shop, and it did not disappoint. It's really well done. Merchandise, selection, staff, etc. If you like bikes, this is a place to visit.

I was impressed and humbled by the amount of Dario Pegoretti bikes on display (RIP). Gorgeous stuff.