“The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.” – Henry Longfellow I ran into Lex at Colectivo a few weeks ago, and he gently reminded me that this wrap-up has been sitting in my to-do box for way too long. He’s right, but I needed time to think through myContinue reading “2022 Windy 500 wrap up”
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2021 Windy 500 wrap up
“Die first. Then you can go about the business of living.” ~ Ekhart Tolle Well, here we are. Year 11. The Annual Ride of Stupidity. In the books. The riding was great, and the weather was great (except when it wasn’t). The group was great – good size, great guys. The new Door County routeContinue reading “2021 Windy 500 wrap up”
2012 ~ the year of the fat dude?
With the world coming to an end in just 353 days, I figured that I had better get a little scientific about my race plan this year. For the last 2 years I’ve only averaged about 4,000 miles (that’s 6,400 Km for the roadies), but I’ve also managed to average a ride every other dayContinue reading “2012 ~ the year of the fat dude?”
2012 Windy 500 dates are set!
Next year’s 2nd Windy 500 will take place from August 3rd to August 6th. 500 miles in 4 days. Nothing but bikes and beers. This year’s adventure left us all with some great stories as well as something to brag to our grand-kids about someday. The goal this year will be to (at least)Continue reading “2012 Windy 500 dates are set!”
The end of an era
7,437 miles and counting… In the past 2 calendar years, the longest I’ve been off the bike was 9 days: November 30 to December 8, 2010. Before that, I wasn’t keeping track. I’ve enjoyed every mile – every adventure, every race, every crash, every one of the 316 rides so far. But it’s time forContinue reading “The end of an era”
July Networking ride report
Absolutely perfect weather greeted 30 riders as we toed the line at Attitude for the July networking ride. Actually 31, as Jim Mitchell missed the launch but followed behind solo. A great time was had by all – once again we held the speed to a comfortable chat pace. Billy O. and Bill King ledContinue reading “July Networking ride report”
I can crush you, but I won’t… yet.
I was born a loser – small, weak, not into sports… in fact I was the last kid on the block to learn to ride a bike. My parents moved us to a different state when I was 7 and then divorced when I was 10. Since I didn’t play sports and was relatively shy,Continue reading “I can crush you, but I won’t… yet.”
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