Last Ride in March

Riders,

Okay, I know we need the rain.... but don't we need miles too? I know "April" (or March) showers brings May flowers... but, it's also going to bring a bunch of "poorly trained" athletes to May races for some pain!!! I have 5 weeks, (right Iron Mike?) to get some SERIOUS miles... and when I say serious, I'm talking METRIC serious.

So, will there be a ride, or NOT? That tis the question. Mother Nature has been dishing out some liquid sunshine. The weather for this Saturday looks very "iffy".... according to weather experts, there's a slight chance we'll be between rain storms early Saturday morning. It's probably better to be prepared in case Lady Luck comes our way. So pump up your tires, clean your glasses and put on some clean riding gear. If you happen to be registered to ride Assault on the Carolinas... best of luck.... according to Beastie Bob, the weather this year will he exactly the same as the weather last year... and Beastie Bob did it then, and he'll do it again this year!

If everything works out weather wise, a group of riders will pull out of New Spring parking lot at 0900 this Saturday. We'll continue with the tried and true of our weekly SVR. If it IS raining.. I'm sleeping in and will eventually get to the Y for a water workout followed by some indoor running... I'll be the grumpy old man... at this "time" of the year, there's "flip of a switch" in my head that says all exercise needs to be done OUTSIDE!!! So, Mother Nature, get with it in providing me with the second half of that equation!!!! swim/bike/run + good weather = happy me!!!

NOTE: For NEXT weekend, the SVR will defer our ride so we can support the JJR... the Jubilee Joy Ride which starts at the Ag Museum across from Tri County Tech. Ride details and registration can be found on ACTIVE.COM So, get registered for that ride... historically, it's been the ride that officially starts the riding season... but, with the "new" time change instituted a few years ago, things have gotten out of whack.

Speaking of "out of whack" ... one of our own, TT-Bob was whacked on the TNR. (NOTE: I just wanted to use "whack" again)... TT-Bob was part of the final sprint at Mac's when the peleton pulled a "pile up" that would rival any sprint stage of the Tour de France. TT-Bob is in good spirits and is scheduled for discharge tomorrow. What should strike fear in the hearts of regional TTers is this "little" forced break for TT-Bob will just make him hungry for more when he comes back...

Any questions? Please see my leadout man... that would be the most impressive new rider Mr. D!!!

The Announcer