Picked up my packet last night - getting excited for the ride.

My friend and I will try for the century but not sure how far I will make it. I'm definitely out of shape and gorssly overweight this year.

The LRRH volunteers confirmed that we almost lost our precious ride. And in fact it is in peril for future years. Many many complaints about cyclists taking over the road and not obeying the traffic laws. The UHP denied the permit for the ride at first and only approved it after much begging.

Ladies, let's not loose our favorite ride. Please join me in being slightly naggy on the course to any offenders. My battle cry - "Don't Ride Wide!!!"

Although I plan to still leavel early. I know they beg us not to but I just don't like mass starts - even if they supposedly are dividing up by riding speed. Either way it gets messy and gross.

Hopefully I'll see a few of you on the road.

Remember - Don't Ride Wide!!!!