Long, long, ago in a galaxy far, far, away!!
Seems like it has been that long since I've posted anything! Lots has happened. I've reached just over $4000 towards the $5500 I have to raise. Have yet to hear from quite a few relatives and people I work with, but my deadline of May 1st is rapidly approaching.
Have been good about getting some base miles in, am over 600 miles this year on Bullet, was over to La Connor, WA. (just north of Seattle) for the Tulip Pedal the 1st weekend of April. Rode a century (100 miles) thru the tulip fields. The weather was good in the AM but by noon started to blow and rain. Finished wet but happy.
Have been working way too much (for my mental health) but riding helps me stay somewhat sane. Had a weird (even for me) incident last week, had a lady who was riding a mechanical bull down @ one of the watering holes, fell off and tried to land on her feet. She destroyed her ankle, fracture/dislocation, was sitting in a limo outside the E.R.. We had to go out in the limo, put on a splint, and then get her out and into a wheelchair to get her inside. We laughed about the fact that getting here by limo was cheaper than taking an ambulance.
Am off to Tacoma, WA. For the Daffodil Ride this weekend, plan to do a century and the weather is supposed to be pretty good. I am picking up my new wheels this week, Mavik Open rims with 36 stainless steel spokes, brass spoke nipples, and Shimano hubs. The mechanic makes them for a 250lb cyclocross rider and says they are almost bulletproof. We'll see about rolling my ass across 3,300 miles.
My computer @ home is sick (and I hope not dead) and need to get it in to the shop. When I get it back I will post some pictures from the Tulip Pedal and Daffodil Ride for your entertainment. Check back so you can see them.
Have been good about getting some base miles in, am over 600 miles this year on Bullet, was over to La Connor, WA. (just north of Seattle) for the Tulip Pedal the 1st weekend of April. Rode a century (100 miles) thru the tulip fields. The weather was good in the AM but by noon started to blow and rain. Finished wet but happy.
Have been working way too much (for my mental health) but riding helps me stay somewhat sane. Had a weird (even for me) incident last week, had a lady who was riding a mechanical bull down @ one of the watering holes, fell off and tried to land on her feet. She destroyed her ankle, fracture/dislocation, was sitting in a limo outside the E.R.. We had to go out in the limo, put on a splint, and then get her out and into a wheelchair to get her inside. We laughed about the fact that getting here by limo was cheaper than taking an ambulance.
Am off to Tacoma, WA. For the Daffodil Ride this weekend, plan to do a century and the weather is supposed to be pretty good. I am picking up my new wheels this week, Mavik Open rims with 36 stainless steel spokes, brass spoke nipples, and Shimano hubs. The mechanic makes them for a 250lb cyclocross rider and says they are almost bulletproof. We'll see about rolling my ass across 3,300 miles.
My computer @ home is sick (and I hope not dead) and need to get it in to the shop. When I get it back I will post some pictures from the Tulip Pedal and Daffodil Ride for your entertainment. Check back so you can see them.
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