As I've said before, these rides are a blast. I'm a little bit tired, but I'll be fine. I'm shooting for 60 miles and being home by noon. We'll see. Though these rides are a blast, they can sometimes take a while. Usually that's not an issue, but now that Oscar and Petar are here, I can't be spending all day on the bike. I feel really lucky to get two rides per week, so I want to try not to abuse the privilege.
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UPDATE - 8.22.10: This ride was great. A much smaller-than-usual group showed up, probably due to the clouds and mist, but there was no shortage of fun. I love these rides because I know what to expect: smooth, steady double pace lines, and no shenanigans. The only surprises are usually impromptu coffee stops, like this one:
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| There was a sign in the other window that read: Waitress Wanted. Come on, man. It's 2010! Dudes can't wait tables here? |
Three cups of java, and a cinnamon roll later, we were on the road again for another hour-or-so of pedaling, chatting, and good times.
The thing I love about bicycling, is that often times, the people and conversations aren't any different than ones you'd hang and chat with at the bar. The difference, of course, is that you're doing something healthy. The mid-ride cinnamon roll notwithstanding. But at least you don't have to feel too bad about eating it, or drinking a couple beers afterward. Velovelo.
