A lot has happened this year, to say the least. Obviously, Rose had twins; my progeny. We moved from California back to Wisco, and I started a new job while Rose has assumed the stay-at-home mom role. It's been an unbelievably busy time in our lives, what with work and doctor visits and being back near friends and family. But somehow, I found time to ride like I haven't ridden in five years. And it was fucking fantastic!
The season started early for me, and for Wisco' from what I remember. I was doing lots of long weekend rides with my good friend Glo Tube and Team Sluggo. These are consistently some of the best rides I've ever done. Captain Sluggo, Pauly K., does a fantastic job of planning routes finding the most obscure and scenic of Northeast Wisco' back roads. The group generally consists of well-seasoned, experienced riders who really know what they're doing, are great people to talk to, and who have great stories to tell. So average speeds were around 18-20 mph for anywhere from three to six hours with very few stops, but with such good company, the time and miles flew by. Beers always rounded out those long, cold days. It really doesn't get any better.
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| Sluggo Ride in Full Effect. In front, Marky D., and Me. Rear, Glo Tube and Anonymous. Photo by Team Sluggo. |
