Sunday, 16 Mar Rides!

[Aggie_Ama]

My husband and I set out this morning with one gaol- JESTER. If you have ever been to Austin to ride or met a roadie you will probably hear of Jester. It is an omnious sight off FM 2222, just past Tumbleweed hill. In .5 miles you gain 350 feet at an average grade of 14%.

We started out from our house and had to go about 25 miles to get to Tumbleweed Hill. First DH had to have a flat at 18 miles which caused quite a bit of cool down. We hit Tumbleweed hill- woohoo 42.6 mph straight down. Then came Jester. I tried and tried but Jester won. I will be trying again though, I will conquer Jester. We then took the worst road ever, textured pavement, narrow, swithbacks galore and steep down. After a couple more nasty little hills we made it to the bagel shop. Ate lunch went on our way home. About 10 miles from home my husband flatted again. Had to get a Co2 (the first flat he messed up on needed two cans) from some kind cyclist and headed home. 62.63 miles.

Here is a YouTube of someone riding Jester, I balied out right past that first mailbox you see about 1:25 into the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMT9p7AHCDc

And here are some shots so I don't look like a weenie.