Click here to find out.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZqRL7nJB48
Well actually, I did get to "get back in the saddle again." The bicycle seat that is. Thanks to a leak in my front bike tire I just barely made it to our starting point on time. Never fear, the "Old" Boy Scout in me was "PREPARED."
With the air pump strapped to the bike carrier, I was ready to ride! And you can bet I took one shopping bag of grief about my air pump! "Gee, you need a red flag on that thing!" "Hey, I can pull out the plunger and get a tow!" "How many batteries does that thing take?"
I didn't care a hoot! I wasn't pushing that bike back to the car.
I just happened to notice Pete standing "kinda tall and proud" next to this awesome new Ford pick/up! (I've informed Bill (Bill and Angel) of your purchase Pete. You will be soundly "dressed down" when he and Angela come down in January. (It's a Chevy thing.)
Off we went. I just knew the truth would come out. I haven't been on a bike for nearly five months and I wasn't about to make it look like I'm attacking the trail. However, there were a few that did just that. I hunkered in at the rear, had some good conversation with Jim and eased on down the trail. But guess what, those of us being realistic caught up to those "jack rabbits" who bolted down the trail!
First stop (and where I took the most grief about my "air pump") at the half way point.
At least we looked great in our "blue Tees." Ah, wait a minute, who is this to the left of the photo!
I shall verbally chastise Gary and Judy later. (Joe and Jane you shall not be spared the wrath either!)
Several of our group arrive at the turn-around point to enjoy a resbit.
While some sought out information or to see the latest goodies in the bike store.
I have a good memory, but it's short! I made our reservation at the Winter Garden Pizza Company for 11:30. The hardy bikers had to cut their ride a tad short but I don't think anyone minded. Next time it'll be reservations at "high noon!"
Pete and I and Ray and Rose were the "tail-enders" for the return trip. Due to setting his seat lower for his grand kids, Pete was having some knee discomfort. Fortunately, the return ride was mostly downhill which gave us some coasting time.
I think at just about the same time, Pete and I caught sight of the new frozen yogurt ice cream store, "JoJo's" a block west of the Pizza Company. I found out after lunch several of the riders just had to sample the frozen yogurt. How was it Pete? My spies didn't rat out the others. (Thanks Joan.)
Everyone had a good ride and we're all "working out the kinks." Although, there is one person who is getting super fit! Judy (Jim and Judy) is on a multi-week training program to run a marathon around the new year.
Judy is regimented and working her daily routine faithfully. She's tracking all her physical exercise to not strain her legs so she turned back a t a certain point in our ride. I'll post more info on Judy's "quest" in our next blog or two. Way to go Judy! Good luck.
(Can you hear the theme music to "Rocky?")
Listen here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PtvLTZS4Ik
Next week we're back to Fort Wilderness. And, I won't be in attendance. I'll be picking up our fellow rider and good friend, Jack, at the airport at 9:30am. But, I'll try my best to drag him to our lunch... where ever you go.
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