.....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....



...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.



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!

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

No wonder i didn't run into you today, chasing the beavers again! 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.

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

Good on you!! A great accomplishment.