509 miles this year makes it 4,083 total Windy 500 miles ridden for me so far. That’s the equivalent of a round-trip ride from Toronto, Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and back. For the rest of you Pop Tarts, your total Windy mileage ranges somewhere between 4,083 (McArdle) & 509 (everyone else). What mattersContinue reading “2018 Windy 500 wrap-up”
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Windy 500 2017 wrap-up
Yeah, that just happened. The Windy 500 just became the most spectacular thing ever. And you weren’t there. It was Sofa King awesome, that it may never eclipse itself. Like Leo Sayer singing with Barry Gibb AND Justin Timberlake. Or donut wrapped hot dogs. It was that good. We may as well all put onContinue reading “Windy 500 2017 wrap-up”
2016 Windy 500 wrap-up
AKA: 14.5 Reasons Riding Bikes 500 Miles Will Make You More Awesome The 2016 Windy 500 rolled out sort of on-time on Friday, July 30th at 8:20am-ish, 27 strong. Blake signed on again as our lead-out man. We would have left earlier if not for a mystery deuce or two. No idea who was responsible, but IContinue reading “2016 Windy 500 wrap-up”
Why I do it, maybe you should too
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” – Hunter S. Thompson There are certain questions that onlyContinue reading “Why I do it, maybe you should too”
2015 Windy 500… you had to be there.
Alright folks, here it is – the one and only Windy 500 has once again shocked and amazed. Old friends got reacquainted, new friends were made, beers were consumed and miles were ridden. If you weren’t there, here’s a little glimpse of what you missed. If you WERE there, consider yourself down, and take aContinue reading “2015 Windy 500… you had to be there.”
2015 Windy 500, Day 5
It’s officially over. Until next year. Could not have been better. Look for the official Ride Report in the next couple of days…