Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Monday, March 09, 2009
2009 RIdes
This past Saturday the weather once again teased the road bike out of the basement and out on the road for a great 12 mile ride serving only as a tease before the next wave of cold and snow hits later today. It was a great ride, and served as a reminder that it is time to get the bike ready for the season which is creeping up on us, just not quickly enough. I dropped off my single speed project bike at Tri Town on Wareham on Saturday for some TLC, and when my new cranks and bottom bracket arrive for my road bike I will get that dropped off and geared up for this season as well.
When riding on Saturday with my brother I started to casually map out what rides I want to do this year, which depends greatly on what rides I can fit in, and what fits in the schedule of a father with three children!
I am signed up for the Connecticut Challenge which I am riding with my nephew Patrick. He has been coming to see me finish the Pan Mass Challenge for years and the CT Challenge will be a perfect opportunity for him to take part in a very similar ride, as well as get his first experience with fund raising. The ride takes place right around where I grew up in Fairfield County Connecticut which is a beautiful area and I'm pretty psyched about it already.
I am also planning on riding the Naragansett bay Wheelmen's Flattest Century in September which I have done for the past two years. That's another great ride, very well supported and attended. I love that one.
Harpoon Brewery (brewers of my favorite beer) sponsor the Point to Ride rides of varying distances which I would love to take part in, but I will be unable to ride that due to scheduling. That one is high on my To-Do list and hopefully next year I can do it.
In addition to these, Tri Town cycles in Wareham will be doing their Sunday morning rides at 9:00 am which I will ride when possible. We are also planning on riding the Tri Town time trial series at 6:00 pm on Tuesday nights. Last year it was a 14 mile course, the course for this year is TBD but will most likely start around Rochester center and could even have 2 mileage options. We had a lot of fun last year. That series brings in everyone from total beginners, to seasoned experts.
All this, as well as commuting to keep the legs in shape during the week. If you guys (gals) are doing any rides in the area, or know of any great group rides that we should be taking part in, leave a comment and let us know.
Thanks, and let's pray for some good weather!
Patrick
When riding on Saturday with my brother I started to casually map out what rides I want to do this year, which depends greatly on what rides I can fit in, and what fits in the schedule of a father with three children!
I am signed up for the Connecticut Challenge which I am riding with my nephew Patrick. He has been coming to see me finish the Pan Mass Challenge for years and the CT Challenge will be a perfect opportunity for him to take part in a very similar ride, as well as get his first experience with fund raising. The ride takes place right around where I grew up in Fairfield County Connecticut which is a beautiful area and I'm pretty psyched about it already.
I am also planning on riding the Naragansett bay Wheelmen's Flattest Century in September which I have done for the past two years. That's another great ride, very well supported and attended. I love that one.
Harpoon Brewery (brewers of my favorite beer) sponsor the Point to Ride rides of varying distances which I would love to take part in, but I will be unable to ride that due to scheduling. That one is high on my To-Do list and hopefully next year I can do it.
In addition to these, Tri Town cycles in Wareham will be doing their Sunday morning rides at 9:00 am which I will ride when possible. We are also planning on riding the Tri Town time trial series at 6:00 pm on Tuesday nights. Last year it was a 14 mile course, the course for this year is TBD but will most likely start around Rochester center and could even have 2 mileage options. We had a lot of fun last year. That series brings in everyone from total beginners, to seasoned experts.
All this, as well as commuting to keep the legs in shape during the week. If you guys (gals) are doing any rides in the area, or know of any great group rides that we should be taking part in, leave a comment and let us know.
Thanks, and let's pray for some good weather!
Patrick
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