Took the TU250X out for a spin today, starting from home and heading towards San Francisco. I’ve done this ride a few times, but today was special—a February day with clear skies and warm sun. Not the usual gloomy Bay Area winter weather. The TU250X handled itself decently on the freeway, which I was slightly worried about, given its size. But it managed well enough, keeping pace without much fuss.
First stop was at Fort Point, right under the Golden Gate Bridge. I always find it a bit surreal, standing beneath such an engineering marvel. Took a few pictures—couldn’t resist. From there, crossed the bridge and made my way up into the Marin Headlands. Now, the views from there are something else. Clear day, blue skies, and the Pacific stretched out in front of me. Stopped again, took a few more shots of the bike and the surroundings.
After soaking in the scenery, I decided to head down to Sausalito. It’s a lovely little place, lively and vibrant, with the bay sparkling in the sun. Before anything else, I made a quick stop by the Record Plant. Not many people know about this place, but Fleetwood Mac recorded Rumours there—an iconic album in a modest, unassuming wooden building at 2200 Marinship Way. Always fun to imagine the music that flowed through those walls.
Rounded off the stop with a cup of coffee, sitting in downtown Sausalito and watching the world go by. The views of the bay were spectacular, as usual. There’s something calming about the water and the gentle buzz of the town.
The ride back was straightforward—freeway all the way. The TUX performed admirably, no complaints there. All in all, it was one of those rides where everything just fell into place. Sunny weather, smooth roads, and a great bike under me. Makes for a good day out.
Sujit Kirpekar 