9-22-07 Ride

Back to Normal?

Riders, it’s been a long time… vacation and other “events” have prevented my participation in the weekly SVR… but, this Saturday, I’m getting back in the saddle for some LSD… that’s long, slow distance… maybe it’s because of the combination of early sunsets, busy work schedules and the waning season has caused my “slow down”… which is sad because there’s at least one BIG ride left… Ride for Raptors in October (see web link below).

So, this Saturday, September 22 join “us” for THE ride of the week. We’ll join forces at New Spring parking lot for a ride on our regular route of 41 miles. Wheels roll out promptly at 8:00AM. This is a no rider left behind ride… My theme song for this ride is “Take it Easy” by The Eagles…

Over the past 2 months, I’ve succumbed to the temptation of multi-sport. I have tasted the sweet nectar of competition against the clock!!! And I'll go back for more!!! It took more than 3 yrs of riding with tri-guys to be convinced that the swim-bike-run could be fun. However, I’m living proof that combining the BIG 3 is more fun than should be legally allowed!!!! The biggest rush is in transition… going from swim to bike and bike to run… NO KIDDING…

I should have listened to the wise words of The Vortex, Sir Vance Wins-a lot, Russ, Wheel-less Whaley, Griz, TT-Bob, Brooks, Ken, Fred, Richard, even Old Warhorse and others who have told me how much fun “tri-ing” would be… I needed to believe!!! And now I do… I just can’t wait till next year!!!!!

However, there are some old roadie habits that I just can’t seem to break. I’m still addicted to drafting… so, I’m in need of a wheel to follow, won’t it be yours?

Here’s a shout out to our locals that tamed the Bridge to Bridge Ride last weekend in NC… Ryan, Florida Bill, Jeff, Steve, and Kathy… Congratulations on a fine showing!!!!

Here’s another shout for the Pickens Tri folks…Dale, Carol, Lori, Griz, Mrs. Griz and Nancy!!!! Another fine showing by the locals!!!

See ya Saturday, right? After all, Clemson is AWAY!!!! What else is there to do?

Mike “526” Madden

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