May 17th Rides!

[Zen]

Fredwina- I just re-read your post.
You always have photos. I like that. Not just for me but because I think it says you aren't all about the miles and speed but you appreciate the scenery too.

Isn't it kind of early for wildfires?

[Mr. Bloom]

80.41 miles at 15.9mph

Wind from the west was fierce! Would have gone for a century, but I had to get my haircut.

I just crossed 800 miles for '08. I'll be over 1,000 miles by this time next week!

[Zen]

80.41 miles at 15.9mph
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Mr. Silver, unlike Fredwina, never stops for photos.
It's like Goofus and Gallant

[Mr. Bloom]

Mr. Silver, unlike Fredwina, never stops for photos.
It's like Goofus and Gallant

I have to keep up with Silver!

But, I did post some pictures in last Saturday's report...

Remember, riding in Southern Indiana is the Tour de Corn & Coal!

It was very pretty yesterday though...the tall grasses were blowing in the (wicked) wind, the goldenrod hasn't been plowed out of the corn fields yet, everything is lush green...

[IFjane]

The 21st annual Tour de Madison. 250 riders. Sunny, not a cloud in the sky, breezy & about 75 degrees. Perfect.

My little group chose the 40 mile loop. That distance was not quite long enough so we added 5 miles. Avg. 15 mph. As Mr. Silver said, everything is lush green & beautiful. See for yourselves:

http://www.berrysports.com/slideshow...de-madison-08/

I am in slides #5 & 27. In #27 you can just barely see me to the ahead and a little to the left of the green "mad cyclists" jersey.

[short cut sally]

Yesterday was the Terry tent sale and ride. My riding partner came to my house with her bike, we loaded and my sister came along. My sister had a bike Terry bike waiting for her when we arrived (however the one she wanted was given to someone else so she ended up with a small for her bike). They had bagels, bananas, coffee and juice when everyone arrived. We did the 30 mile scenic route and the map was very detailed. She has been riding my old bike and puttering around. so it's not like I tortured her for her first ride. My sister trudged along, I tried to pull her along for a little bit, but she didn't feel comfortable following that close. We all got sprinkled on twice, was windy in a couple of spots. All in all, the Terry sale was nice, they had a variety of things for sale. I came home with 2 pairs of socks, and a new sleeveless jersey. My sister, left with capris and shorts I think. I think this is just the beginning. She called me this morning to tell me how much fun she had, and wanted me to order her some jerseys..

[Fredwina]

Fredwina- I just re-read your post.
You always have photos. I like that. Not just for me but because I think it says you aren't all about the miles and speed but you appreciate the scenery too.

Isn't it kind of early for wildfires?

Yes, it is.
With all rain we had in Jan and Fed, a lot of exotic plants grew, It hasn't rained since Eary march.....