There's always something special...
 

.....about the first century of the season. I don't know if it's the drive to surmount that number on the odometer, the bragging rights, or just the gratification of knowing that the old engine can still churn out 100+ miles in a single day.

I didn't break any speed records, but then I never do, but I did ride my first century of the season today.

Over the past several days I've been servicing some of the bikes and the Tour Easy recieved a new chain and a thorough cleaning. The rings and cassette are glistenly clean and all the paint and brightwork is washed and waxed.

Here she sits in all her radiant glory....

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...not too bad for a two owner, ten year old machine.

Well now, one simply can not leave a nice shiny bike just sitting in the garage now can they? That's right! So early this morning I climbed in and off we went. It was just a ride, nothing spectacular, barely worth mentioning...except that it proved to this old guy that he could still ride that magic number!

It doesn't seem right not to post a photojournal type report but, believe it or not I was not very photographicaly inspired today. Sorry (or lucky you, depending on your perspective I guess).

I did however take a picture of this Beaver dam right alongside the Lake Ontario State Parkway.

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Kinda cool, huh? I spotted it from the Eastbound lane just about 1/2 mile west of Payne Beach Road.

That's it. I rode. I conquered. I need a beer!

Crankster - you da man!
So many miles - so few pictures posted.

Whats wrong with you - your shutter finger hurt?

Way to go Cranky! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

When I grow up, I wanna be just like you!! :beer:

No wonder i didn't run into you today, chasing the beavers again!:D WTG on 100 miles. Did you double your age to? Ohhh you may know, the big hole is fixed near Dewey.

Beer, the number 2 reason I ride, more riding = more beers. Congrats on your first century of this year.:beer:

Way to go Cranky, I wish I could learn to slow down. Sounds like you had a great ride.:thumb:

Good on you!! A great accomplishment.