Well, Roark and I both agreed that today's 25-mile ride was the hardest ride of the month for both of us. We tried to keep it easy, but temptation got the better of us, and even though we sought out all the flattest parts of the city I know for a fact we logged well over 10,000 verticle inches of climbing, which wiped us both out. Just to show off Roark did in on a rear tire only half inflated. What a stud.
The good news is we are both re-charged, and looking forward to getting our acts (asses) in gear again. The whole group (except for maybe Dr. Dan) seems to be in a funk of time off, and too busy, etc. So I'm vowing here and now to start the new year off right. Who's with me? (picture John Belushi in Animal House - as he motivates the frat to retaliate against the Dean).
Mondy I have to at least act like I'm working and probably can not get out in the morning, plus the morning weather looks a little doubtful. I could probably pull of a short ride in the afternoon - maybe around 2:00 or 2:30 and maybe something like Forest Park, or the Riverfront trail, or maybe to Roark's house and back.
Jan 1 looks pretty tough for riding. But as Mark says you only have to ride 3 miles for it to count as a ride. I'll probably do nothing, but just for kicks I might try the "tour de Russell" as a bit of a joke / at least get the year started with a ride. That's riding from my house to Broadway, and maybe to Busch stadium or the Arch and back, or maybe just to Broadway and back, depending on just how bad the temps are. I actually think I'll do it! If I hit 10 miles I'd be pretty happy. If anyone is game let me know.
Roark and I also talked about organizing a ride to Eagle Days, which I think is coming up in January. Don't know the exact time - I'm sure it's on the Trailnet web site, so stay tuned.
January 5th looks like a good maybe day for a ride. Might be a tad wet, but the early forecast says over 50 for the high.
Let me know what ya'll might be doing for rides, and I'll see if I can really get my butt in gear. I just need a little motivation and push - so ya'll help me out. I'll get by with a little help from my friends.
Mike
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Mike,
Ron & I are riding from my house tommorow to the Crooked Tree and back. You could join us for the return trip. Afterwards I can cart you back to your car.
If you find out which coffee houses are open ala Russell New Years Day I am in for the 2 miler.
Depending on how cold it is for Eagle Days we could start at your house to keep the miles reasonable.
Trying to stay motivated, I should be in for the 5th, long as its mostly dry and above freezing.
Roark
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