Today about a thousand close friends and I went on a bike ride.

I did 68 miles @ 18 MPH with 3200 feet climbing.

Watching some of the riders reminded me that just because someone can pedal a bike fast doesn't mean they know how to handle one properly.

About 10 miles in I hooked up with a group of really smooth riders - proper hand signals, didn't drop kick when standing to climb, very steady when reaching for a bottle, worked well together and took turns. It's always a treat to ride in a group of mentally mature, experienced riders.

Great SAG and amazing rest stops, police stopping traffic at all the major intersections, BBQ chicken and two kinds of pasta at the end of the ride... A red letter day.


-Tim-