Sept 14 Wauna Ride Down Easy Street?
The Laborless Day Ride and post-festivities were remarkable. You really can't make this stuff up.10 minutes after departure, the ever present Monday night rain appeared. While we only got a slight sprinkle , there was a downpour to the north, keeping the roads to the Rock nice and juicy. The faces of those drafting behind Jim (conveniently, everybody) were speckled with cow manure. Newbie Neil got a little taste of Drafter rides. Best of luck to Neil in his upcoming West Coast Grand Fondo. May the smell of Wisconsin, now deeply embedded in your gear, keep you fondly thinking of home while cycling through wine country.The air was humid, but we felt a little Frost. Two roads diverged into a yellow wood, and sorry we could not travel both... (read: sorry we could not read the soggy map) we chose the one which terminated at a bar on the Wisconsin River. Many Drafters were enthusiastic about exploring this landmark. I'm sure the intention was to ask for directions and not a draft. A very sweet little elderly woman made a solid attempt to lure us into the bar, but the Drafters took the high road, which was definitely the one less traveled.The post-ride spread offered much variety. There were seven kind of salsa, including 4 from Chipotle, compliments of UW Women's Hockey. Salmon was a favorite, although I thoughtfully declined the main course in lieu of a low calorie cucumber salad, with a modest portion of green beens and almonds. This disciplined decision allowed me to devour this (correction- devour these, plural- butterscotch rice crispy bars were gone before they could be photographed) :
Next week we will venture to the outskirts of the one and only Waunakee, and enjoy a ride down Easy Street (for real). This is a 25mile route. We are losing light by 7pm, so please plan to be wheels up promptly at 5:30 and bring a blinky.
Garmin Link to Wauna RideDraft responsibly,BrickO
September 7: Rockin' Gibraltar and a Labor Day Soiree
Something in the cosmos was definitely out of balance at 5:30pm on Monday. It was a gorgeous night to ride. Monday night gorgeous rides have not been copacetic. Perhaps it was the influence of newbie Zach from my homeland, the Tobacco City. We are now mandating that he rides weekly. With that, I am increasing the mileage to 50, just to see how tough they are growing them in Edgerton these days. I'm also posing this aerobic challenge as a type of Myth Busters. I've heard tell that women in their 30s reach the height of their aerobic endurance potential. Allegedly, Counselor Liz is celebrating her milestone birthday this Thursday at Capitol Brewery from 5-7. Please join the party! Gifts are prohibited and driving gloves are required. We will see how this Tricenarian handles the climb to The Rock.Let's take advantage of a Laborless Day to ride a half-century. The plan is to meet at our house at 4pm and ride to the Rock of Gibraltar. Map below- 3422 Glacier Ridge Rd. If you are so inclined, please bring a little sometin sometin to share. Perishables and beer can remain safely behind in the fridge. Following the ride, you are invited to stay and enjoy some food (provided by the group- I have no idea how to function in the kitchen) and beverages (I have complete command of how the beer fridge operates). If our appetite exceeds our food supply, I have Falbos Pizza on speed dial. A hot tub is available for those who may be chilled from the ride (likely the Canadian).There is parking in our driveway, on one side of the street, and nearby at Craftsman or at the Trail Head of Pheasant Branch Conservancy at the intersection of Pheasant Branch and Gaylord Nelson Dr. Middleton Hills just received a fresh batch of tar and cinders on the streets, so we will use the sidewalk to get out of Dodge.
Garmin link to Rock of GibraltarDraft Responsibly this Labor Day weekend,BrickO