Bike Around The Buttes

[Trekhawk]

Im heading off to Washington DC for a week so I just wanted to put a quick ride report in before I leave.

I was lucky enough to catch up with Jobob and SadieKate (and their lovely husbands) before the ride. They are great ladies, supportive and funny.

I started out a little earlier than the others as Im a bit of a slow poke and didnt want to be getting home with the cows. I hooked up with a couple of great people from the Bike Hikers club (Audrey if you read this thanks for the great company and support) and we rode together for the first 60 miles where I was calling it a day. They were doing the 100 so they continued on after lunch.

The weather turned out to be pretty good (we were expecting rain) and the route was pretty .

This is my longest ride so far and Im feeling a small step closer to that century dream in June.

Have a good week everyone.

Leslie

[Bike Goddess]

Thanks for the report! Good for you!

Yes, you are getting closer and closer. You'll be finishing a century before you know it!

[bikerHen]

WAY TO GO TREKHAWK! You are going to be so ready for June.
Keep up the good work. bikerHen

[bikerz]

Way to go Leslie!!!! (Did you ride your new bike?)

Enjoy DC - aren't the cherry blossoms out now?

[SadieKate]

So funny, but we were meandering through the parking lot looking for the Bobs (Jo and Lee), gave up and starting to pull into a parking space when there they were waving at us from one row away. Then, 'lo and behold, kharma had parked them right next door to TrekHawk. We are a blessed bunch.

TrekHawk, as said, took off before we did and lucked into meeting Audrey who is considering the LRRH. And, I ran into Lora and her gang of buddies from Yuba City who will also be going to LRRH. Lots of new people and fun times. The Bobs and Bubbas managed to ride the first 40 miles together and had a lovely time when we could hear over the wind.

I always love riding around the Buttes, but, sheesh, that ride is flat. Trek, we have got to get a Pioneer ride planned. You suppose the weather will clear up before Christmas?

And, now the secret is out of the bag. Bubba's new Seven came home Friday night about 9:30 so it's inaugural ride was a flat and windy century. The geometry of the frame is perfect. What can you say when Bubba sits up 3 miles into the first ride on a bike and is riding no-handed. He didn't tweak a thing, even including the saddle angle. I'll post pictures later. The bike is unusual as it is not a Ti bike, the norm for Seven, but is a steel and carbon frame. Fabulous ride for centuries.

[live2bike]

Congratulations on your great ride Trekhawk! It was really fun riding with you. I finished the century strong, thanks to your Jelly Belly Sports Beans!