OK, since Coach MC is rumbling westward with a couple of mountain bikes lashed to his covered wag-o-van, I'm drafting myself to give a quick accounting of the day's team ride.

In attendance were:

Sarah and Lorna M. (Lorna's pretty much wrapped up the Youth Awesomeness award)
Tom and Mary S.
Maggie D., joining us for her first team ride
Mike H. (aka Trikin' Mike)
Linda and Scott T. and/or P. (dang hyphenated names!)
Jack C.
John J.
The One and Only Carmen H.
Coach Mike (physically, at least; mentally, he's mostly already in Moab)
and Me, the did.

We did roughly 34.5 miles through the Cannonsburg/Rockford area, in weather that was rather better than predicted (if a skoosh breezy). We had the usual assortment of calorie-replenishment goodies post-ride.

Next team ride is on the 18th from Tom and Mary's house in Rockford - we'll email out maps. In the interim, there are a couple of fundraiser events: on the 10th is the Family Fun Day from 9am to 1:30pm at the Cannon Township Office, and on the 17th is Yoga for Cyclists - we'll get more info on that as soon as possible.

Happy riding!

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Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry. There's lots of great ones to choose between.

Team Ride Numero Tres This Sunday!

Hey All!

Join me and a (hopefully) big chunk o' team mates @ Townsend Park this Sunday @ 2:00pm for a Team Training Ride. Townsend Park is just east of the little town of Cannonsburg on the N.E. side of GR. I'm still working on the route, but the calendar calls for 35 miles so you can plan on something in that neighborhood.

(Maybe Derek will do a map?)

Remember that you have until SATURDAY MAY 10TH to get your clothing orders onto either myself or Mary.

Plan on post-ride snacks, the weather forecast (for the moment anyway) is pretty good and I hope to see you there!

MC

(snort)

Would you buy your diabetes supplies from this guy?

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Sunday's Team Ride - Townsend Park

Should be a GREAT ride. I can't wait to read about who showed up, who tried to catch Cindy in blown tire race and who brought the best snacks. (You do know I'm not going to be there, right? I'm sorry, rain and under 60 is not my riding weather.)

I do have babysitters lined up for the ENTIRE summer now. We won't be missing many after this weekend. Get ready, whimpy Katie is almost ready to ride. :-)

For those of you who brave the weather this weekend, have fun at Townsend Park from 2p - 6p. It's a great ride.

And, hey, don't forget about the following fundraising events going on this weekend:
1) Jookin' for JDRF: Friday 8:30p - ? at the American Legion Hall in Saugatuck - hosted by Brian Bowe (Asheville)
2) Community Garage Sale - Sat & Sunday at Churchill Elementary in Muskegon hosted by Amy Fisher and Melanie Williamson (Death Valley)

Pineapple Bob Ride Today

For those of you who may be searching for a training ride today...don't forget the Pienapple Bob Ride leaving VCC at 2PM. Long route will be...well...long. 47ish miles. But, there is a much shorter 35ish mile route (which isn't much longer than the route we took last week).

Some (a lot actually) will be on gravel roads. So, it is suggested that you ride some sort of an all-terrain, Cyclo-cross, or Mountain Bike type tire. However, road tires will work in a pinch...you'll just have to be a little cautious.

Anyway...just thought I'd mention it. In case anyone was planning to attend. I'll be there.

Testing with restraint

See, MY testing posts show impeccable taste and restraint - no "booga booga" here. I mean, really!

(snort)

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