Wild Goose Chase 2009

[Kalidurga]

Regina and Janice pretty much summed up my weekend. Like Regina, I owe many thanks to Janice-- First for calling the paddling outfitter and getting the great recommendation to do the Transquaking (though we really should've kept it secret ). Second, for being my pedaling buddy. If she hadn't ridden with me, the weather would've caused me to only do the 25 miler. I've now done my second-ever 40-plus mile ride

There was wind. It was mild, more of an intense breeze, but enough to make me cuss a little bit. Without it, Janice and I would've definitely had a higher average mph.

And, I tried Nutella for the first time. Damn those Terry people! The food stops, er, I mean rest stops were so much better this year. The pb&j and Nutella definitely got me through the ride (and possibly created a new addiction ).

Next year, I'd like to do this ride with some sunshine. That would be the only improvement I'd ask for.

Cat, your very cool photos reminded me: Janice let me use her camera when we were paddling since I had left mine at home. Have you uploaded the pics yet, Janice? Anything worth sharing?