Old Hammer Boy

So, this Sunday is Mother's day. But you knew that. Last week I asked my stoker/wife what she wanted to do for this special day. I suggested a nice brunch at an upscale place near our house, or perhaps something on Saturday night like a nice dinner out and a concert, or...whatever. Well, her choice was to do a Saturday 40 mile club ride, and then on Sunday, a metric century, both on our tandem. Like I said, I'm a lucky guy. Our club is presenting a series of rides called the "mini-me" (mini metric). The series includes 12 rides, and last Saturday we did our first of the series. If a club member completes 6 of the 12 rides, they will be awarded a nice T-shirt.

Next Saturday is our first full century (Salt Lake City Century) and then in two more weeks, wifie will ride solo in The Little Red Riding Hood Century in northern Utah. Little Red is the only women-only full century in the U.S. and it's a great ride up in the beautiful Cache Valley. I sag for it, and it's certainly a pleasure watching 300-400 women have a good time on bikes. Ain't life great??!!

GrannyGear

Old Hammer Boy....check out California's "Cinderalla Century" which also may be all-female, or at least is predominantly female.

Old Hammer Boy

It's my understanding that Little Red is one of two women-only centuries in the U.S., and the only full women only century. At least that's how it's advertised. The Cinderella Century is a metric century (~65 miles). Little Red is actually 103 miles, or at least it was that last year. It's too bad there aren't more. The gals love being catered to by us "gentlemen." We do the lunch, sag, provide support at rest stops, everything. Go here if you'd like to see some pictures from last year's event: https://www.bbtc.net/Photos/index.htm

Louis

Tough job sagging for that women only century, Gary Diego. But, hey, somebody has to do it.

I'm happy for you guys who have wives/girlfriends that cycle.

I agree that little girl in Gary's picture ain't gonna cut it with those tires, but at least she seems to be sporting some new direct-pull hubs.

stapfam

I am in a fortunate place over here as in the UK it is the Kids that treat mother. I know that until they start earning- the father has to pay, and after that it is just reminder time. But then I still have a mother that I have to think of and if I forget that one- boy am I in trouble. Incidentally We also have Fathers day over here- Presume it is the same with you. I think the family are still paying for the last present they bought me as it was a Hammock. Not one of the fancy ones in a frame- A Real Garden Hammock you swing between two trees. Once that comes out for the summer- I keep reminding the family who bought it- For whom and for what reason. And as I am in the thing- Go get get another couple of beers.