Cross your fingers

If you didn’t ride last weekend, you missed a great event! We had ~24 riders at the start and met a few more on the road. At the regrouping point at Mac’s, we had more than 33 riders… it looked like a convention!!! WHERE WERE YOU?? Then, in Pendleton, something happened… as I recall, there was a motion put forth to NOT ride Simms Mill Rd.. the motion was seconded and passed by majority.... Somewhere between P-ton and Simms Mill, there must have been a mutiny planned… because almost EVERYONE went straight onto Simms Mill… going against better judgment, I followed the lead rider… as did everyone else.... hmm, something about "caving" to peer pressure???

One can’t help but to ask is the weather for this weekend a way for the “cycling life-force” getting back at the group for this mutiny? I’m certain that changing the route “on the fly” is a punishable violation of some sort? For me, I know I was punished for riding Simms Mill… the pain and suffering of those “little stair-step hills” was almost too much to bare!! But, kudos to all who persevered!!! and my apologies to Mr. Cheek... as he was posting a PR for distance... and we threw him on Simms Mill.. but, honestly, he rode very strong.... hmm, what do you do in the "off" season??

So, It appears that Mother Nature is sending us some liquid sunshine for this weekend. If my chance a miracle happens and we get a break in the weather... we'll meet at 0900 in the parking lot of New Springs for our required ride of the week...

Props to TT-Bob who had an excellent showing at the Georgia Cup TT last weekend. And best wishes for a great race (and better weather) at the Paris Island Tri to some of our own SVR regulars... go get'em Fred, Nate and Ms. Fancy-Pants!!! send some race reports!!!

I just found out that young Andrew is racing at Paris Island... his run split will be fast!!!

Okay, want to know what one does with inclement weather on the horizon? DO HILL REPEATS with Mr. NameSake... that'll bring you to your knees... one word for that workout... OUCH...

okay, I know what you must be saying... especially Beastie Bob... "I thought you didn't do hills?".... yep, there's change in the air???? what's next, Ceasar's Head??? NOT!!!

See ya on the Road