Mon. 9/21/09

Jamie and I did a quick ride on the Douglas trail tonight.

Not too busy, but we did see Big Jim on the return trip. I think he was heading home from work. I'm not sure if he heard me yell at him.

Those little gnats were really pesty tonight.

Then we met Kathy and Marie at Paridise Pete's for pizza and a beer or two or three...

Sat. 09/19/09

Terry had a big day planned and I decided to give at least the first part a go.

On my way to Dunn Brothers, I heard a "funny" sound and a few seconds later I realized it was my back tire making the noise...flat.

I started my quick change routine, and all I could think about was if I had left enough time to get to the starting point.

I changed the tire and got back to riding (now racing) to Dunn Brothers. I rolled in with plenty of time, as Big Dave was not there yet.

So, the seven of us (Terry, Big Dave, Jim T., Chris, Big Al, Dr. Tim, and myself) headed for Spring Valley. We rolled out of town nicely and into a very, very slight breeze we made our way to Spring Valley. Everyone had some fun at the front.

Terry made a bee-line for the donut shoppe and after several donuts the group was ready to head out. By this time, I was not too keen on doing the entire route. So I decided to turn back to town with some of the others. It turns out only Big Dave and Terry went on to Lansboro.

We made our way back to Rochester on cty 1 and I was really glad I decided to not do the bigger route. My legs were plenty tired by the time I reached my house.

What a nice day to be out riding...

Tues. 9/15/09

I had some homework to get done, so I only had time to squeak in the normal 20 miles.

Everything was going like any other average ride, when I noticed a guy walking up the hill with his bike.

I pulled over to see what was wrong and here he had a staple in the back tire and didn't have the anything to change the flat.

So, I pulled a spare tube and a CO2 cartridge out of my saddle bag and we fixed the back tire and got him "Back in the Saddle Again" (lyrics by Aerosmith).

He was heading for Eyota and he had a good 7 miles to go, when I left for home.

I would have hated to walk all that way...

Sun. 9/13/09

Just a quick 20 miles again today.

It was such a busy weekend, I can't quite figure out where it all went.

On a very different note, my daughter became engaged today!!!
Now, I have to start saving for the "big day"...

Thur. 9/10/09

Got out for a quick 20 miler again tonight.

With a stiff SE breeze, I fought it all the way out and really motored (at least I think I was going fast) all the way back.

The guys are planning on doing the Jesse James ride on Saturday, but I really am not in shape to do that distance at the pace I'm afraid they will do.

So, I'll look for something more my speed.

I may need to invest in some cross-country skis for this winter. I'm not sure the wife is all that excited about my winter bike riding adventures...

Wed. 9/9/09

We hit the Healthy Living Center tonight.

So I got in some upper body weight training and some nice miles on an indoor bike.

Man, I get hot riding indoors...

Mon. 9/7/09

Well I had last week off and Kathy and I made a road trip south.

We started by meeting my parents in Branson, Mo for a couple of days.

Then we headed east for Memphis (Yes, we saw the Jungle Room).

After that we spend a couple of days in Nashville, TN. Saw the Grand Ole Opre, the Country Music Hall of Fame, got to be part of a live taping of the Crooks and Chase show (whatever that is) and most importantly I bought some cowboy boots (buy 1 pair, get two pair free). So, I actually ended up with two pairs and Kathy got 1 pair. Now I need some spurs...

And finally we headed to St. Louis and the Gateway Arch on our way back home.

Great trip, too bad I had to come back to work. I hope I win the Lotto soon...

Oh and BTW, I got out for a quick 20 miles tonight.