A couple of really great rides this past weekend! I think everyone enjoyed the loop on Saturday. We did a new loop out to the west of town on a lot of shady streets. It was a hit considering how hot it was that morning. All told we did about 45 miles with a group of about 20 riders including a couple of new faces.
We actually got a late start because Tim "Groceryman" Fox had a rear brake that refused to work. So, we headed over to Rusty "Fix Anything" Rood's house to see what we could do. We tried to no avail so the Groceryman rode the entire ride with just the use of his front brake. Several of us were quite amazed to see him pull one of those front wheel stands as we were coming to a stop light at the bottom of a hill. (Amazing feat for a Clydesdale!)
Once we were down the road the ride was pleasantly uneventful. Left Lane was up to his usual antics although without his wing man Circle K....anybody seen that dude lately? Maybe he's riding the Tour on Team Sky or something. Randy"RRR" Riche had the entire fam out for the loop as well. He's trying to whip them into shape before heading north for the annual RAGBRAI in Iowa. One of the new guys who just hopped on the back as we started out on Langley actually was there at the end for the sprint. Say Hi to Jason next time out. He's one of the Argonauts and has applied for entrance into the fellowship of the Clydesdales. At first look he appears to qualify, however he'll be run through the strictest screening process before given the "once, twice, thrice on the head and shoulders with a Krispy Kreme.
Sunday's ride was attended by only Clydesdales...all 4 of us! I think the heat must of taken it out of many of the peloton on Saturday, hence the poor showing by all but the strongest among us...the Clydedales. Yeah, it's hard to keep the big boys down. They can go to the front and hammer for hours all the while allowing, without complaint mind you, others to cruise along in their massive draft. Who doesn't love a Clydesdale's draft? Only thing better on two wheels is two of them on a tandem...can you say raw, rompin', stompin' pullin' power?!
Well, if you missed that train...there's one pullin' out this evening and throughout this week. Here is your This Week's Ride Schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm at Firestone and Summit. A moderately paced* ride of about 20 miles.
Wednesday evening at 5:30pm at Firestone and Summit. The pace is usually moderate to very fast* on this 20 to 25 mile ride.
Saturday morning at 7am at Fish and Wildlife. We'll do about 50 moderately paced* miles. The word on the street is Lillian Loop.
Sunday afternoon at 3 pm at Firestone and Summit. We usually do about 25 to 35 miles at an easy to moderate pace*.
*Please see Pace Chart for speeds.
See you out on the road,
Bob
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