Busy Week...

This has been one of those weeks. You know the ones where it seems like you are constantly on the go. No rest for the wicked I guess.

Tuesday was Rachael's birthday so I took her to Dinner here. Very good food and probably the best dessert I have ever had. Belgian Chocolate Truffle Cupcake, yes it was as good as it sounds.

On the 4Th Peaches hosted a ride from his place.

K Man getting his picture taken for a change...

The ride was good. we hit just about all of White Clay and Middle Run. Joining us were, Wes T Conqueror, Fitzy, Rotten Rob, Todd, Alan, Jay Jay, and Fuzzy. It was a really good ride. Peaches followed up with a little BBQ back at his place. Plenty of beer and bad dog tricks to go around.

After this little shindig it was head home, shower and head out for the next event. A local party and fireworks gala right up the street. This again was a good time. Of course we left when the rain looked like it wasn't going to stop and missed the fireworks. That was OK though because we could see them from the comfort of our house.

It doesn't stop there. Last night we met up with some friends at Feeby's for all you can eat Dungeoness Crab Legs. Really good but, I think I over did it.

We still have a fuul plate for the rest of the week. Climbing, Crits, and Thorpe. Sould be fun.

Cheers,

Buddy

The Old Guy Ride...

Since I was coming off a bit of a rest week there was no racing for me. I did bust out the old fixie on Friday. I love riding that bike, but I don't think it was the wisest choice for my first ride back.
I headed out on the rigid Spot 29er for a little spin around White clay. I have to admit I am not a fan of all the changes they have done there, but it is a good place to ride if you want to take it easy.

Now the bad stuff. Rachael and I went climbing last night. I have been dealing with a pretty bad case of tendinitis recently, but was feeling better than I have in weeks last night. That is until I got on the wall. I didn't re-injure the tendon, but I think I pulled a muscle in the same arm. I guess I am just not meant to climb. I know I need to just take time off and be patient, but as Rachael always tells me I have like negative patience. I think I am forced to take a break now though.

Today I met up with Todd el Presidente' for a tour of the Fair Hill course. Joining the ride were John C, Thayer, and Alan. Along the way we picked up Rich and his wife Elizabeth, who are new to the area. The course is a lot like 2 years ago, I guess because it was laid out by the same guy. Todd set a nice pace and there was little stopping, but there was absolutely No Flow.
There was a whole lot of down hillus interuptus. You would be flying down a fun down hill then about half way down you make a sharp turn and go back up.
We managed to have fun today but that was more the people than the course. Not to mention it is going to tough. I had at about 30 miles and I think they put every tough, and many unnecessary hills.

I'm just glad I will be at Michaux.

Cheers,
Buddy