Ride for 6-28-08

Just how good is the SVR? It's so good I thought I'd share this pic... it appears that this group is enjoying a grand old time!!! The Rocketman is giving us some instruction on bike maintenance while we look on... notice the causal nature of the group? we're as laid back as can be... It kinda reminds me of a SAG stop... but for the SVR, our SAG stop is usually Mac's... this stop was a bit early.

Here’s a question… what’s a rider to do for 2 weeks off the bike? Here’s a hint, Gene Autry had it right, get “Back In The Saddle Again!” Yep, I hope to join the SVR on this Saturday. I’ll let the other riders do some Peter Frampton as they “Show Me The Way” and go off the front… mostly because I’ll be thinking of the great song by The Police of “Don’t Stand (ride) So Close To Me” and I’ll be sure to heed the words of Lynrd Skynrd in “Gimme Three Steps (bike links)” as we ride down 5 Forks.

Hopefully, we’ll have a large group to ride as we “get back” to normal. I’ll declare my intentions.. I’m going to spin this Saturday.. .that means, I’ll will take a few short cuts and be content to sweep the route. I won’t be in any hurry to “get’r dun”, so I won’t be in a rush…. just a nice spin in the small ring… sa-weet!!! it’ll be my first ride in 14 days.. so, I’m sure any fitness I thought I had has been lost to never-never land.

So, if you’re inclined to join us… come on out… we have something for everyone!!! The group departs from the parking lot at New Spring at 0800 sharp.

Best of luck to Bob as he competes in the Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky!!! Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Rowland on the birth of their second child!!!

The Sweeper