Bikes and Beer Indeed...

Last night I stepped outside of my usual routine and rode with the Beans boys in Downingtown.
As you can tell, it was dark and rainy most of the ride. The trails were pretty cool and I got to share them with a large group of really cool people. In attendance (sorry if I missed anyone) Big Ben, Bob, Mark, Flyin Ryan, Chris, Jerry, Rick, Sean, and several other folk's who's names I can't remember. The trails were cool, lots of steep climbs and fun descents. The wet conditions made it a little sketchy for me, mainly because I didn't know the trails at all. By the end of the ride I was feeling better and riding better, but that was because I knew what came after the ride.

Sweet Reward...

This was the final destination. These boys know how to cap off a ride. They are regulars at Victory so we were treated very well. The best part id this ride is only 20 minutes from my house. I will be back, hopefully in dryer conditions.

Ben and Ryan enjoy one of the many fine beers Victory has to offer. This was a great time and theses are some good people, I will be back. I want to thank the guys for letting me be part of therer Wednesday night tradition.
Well I am going to go clean my bike now. Tanks for Reading,
Buddy

Rides and the Fungus Festival...

I got some fun riding in this weekend, with no racing involved. Saturday Matt and I were joined by Dave C forn D.C. for a ride through the dusty trails of White Clay and Middle Run. I was good to just ride with Dave, every other time I rode with him there was arace involved.
We rode at a nice easy pace, whwich was good because I was feeling like shit. Don't get me wrong it was a really fun ride.

I didn't even get upset when I stuck my foot through my back wheel and broke a spoke. Matt and Dave were very patient, waiting for me when I needed a break. The important thing is that Dave was digging the trails, and had a blast riding.

Later that after noon Rachael and I met up with Matt, Amy and Hunter at the Kennett mushroom festival. I was surprised by how crowded it was. Rachael and I had the same observation, most of the people in attendance were severely over weight. Like Matt I was starving so we ducked inot the Half Moon for lunch. Unlike the streets of Kennett there was no crowd in the restaurant. We had a good lunch and ventured through the festival some more.

Sunday,
Another great ride. This time we hit Fair Hill with Bill Doh and his buddy Bob. The big difference was I felt a whole lot better today. Matt led us on a great loop. We hit all the fun trails and since I hadn't ridden at Fair Hill in a while, it was really cool. The one thing I noticed most was just how dry the trails are. The turns are like powder, and if you aren't at the front you are eating dust. I hate to say it but we need a little rain, just to knock down the dust.

The last thing on my plate today is whether or not I am doing the last MASS race. I have a legitimate shot at winning the Elite Single Speed class. However, the race is the same day as the Eagles home opener. I am a 7 year season ticket holder and I have never missed the home opener. I know for folks that are not into football it is an easy choice, but I am into football. Being the Elite Single Speed champion would be a big cool, but it wasn't my goal at the beginning of the season. I am open for suggestions.

Well that is it for now, thanks for reading,
Buddy