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01-13-08, 09:20 PM
Well, I road with the herd for the first time today! I was totally a rookie as I went by myself and knew only one person that was way faster than me. Anyway, I let the herd take off and fell in at the back, I mean the back, as one rider was behind me! Soon I found out that the herd was my friend and started moving up. All the riding this winter by myself started to pay off at the first hill as there was a lot slowing down to get up it. I fell in with some guys, did a little wheel sucking and then pulled them along, really happy with how it went. The ride was not without drama as my chain came off twice, got dropped by some tandems (note to self-do not try to hang with tandem bikes, two motors!) Still, for my first time to ride 50 miles, first time to ride with a group, I learned a lot and will do it again.:)
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my wife was looking for Hi-Vis.....not me!
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me!
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my wife was looking for Hi-Vis.....not me!
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me!