March 21 ride

Riders,
The warm weather spoiled us this past Tuesday night! This Saturday, the temps will hover around the low 60s as the high. Good thing we haven’t put away our cool/cold weather riding gear!!! So, get out the long sleeve jersey, find the vest, get the tights washed and the head gear (for at least the start of the ride)... and let’s get ready to ride…. And since it was near 80 degrees today, maybe a slight dip in the temp will be welcomed??? For me, as long as I can ride, I’ll be the happy camper!!!! We’ll meet at the parking lot of New Springs to roll out at 0900 sharp this Saturday for “the ride of the week!” Our route remains the same of about 40+ miles… and I think someone is going to suggest we take Simms Mill, AGAIN!!!

We’ll trade stories of what everyone did last weekend during all that rain… who did the stretching workshop?, who did the spin class? Who did the gym-rat workouts? Who did the trainer or rollers? and maybe someone will tell us the RODE in the rain!!!

Maybe we'll trade stories of training plans... how taking 7 months off and eating at Momma Penn's can develop you into one fast rider, runner and swimmer??? Then we can talk about what happens when you get BUSTED on an early morning run that was not reported to your training partners... or when you post a near PR on a 5 K brick after the TNR??? or how you can go out and ride two in a row???

Congrats to Nate, G-man and Ms. Fancy-Pants on a fine tri event at Parris Island!!! Way to start the season! So, when's the next race??? don't forget the Y series!!!

Don’t forget the upcoming organized rides: JJR and ILR and others that are sure to come.
Of note, the Tuesday Night Ride has started. We meet on the square in Pendleton and wheels roll at 6pm sharp. The route is a 27 mile loop. Of note, when we ride on Tuesday, our motto is "ride as hard as you can, for as long as you can"... then, blow up and soft pedal while you lick your wounds... and maybe the following week, you'll be able to go a bit longer and harder!!!

So, come on out and let's see how the winter training rides have progressed into more fun than is legally allowed on a Saturday morning!!!

PS. Don't forget the new Tri Shop in Greenville... GO TRI SPORTS at McBee Station.. Tell Jamie that Mike, Fred, Vance sent you and get a surprise discount on select merchandise... eg, most everything except bikes, wheels and wetsuits.

PSS.. does anyone read this stuff??? just asking....