--- In ez3usx@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <schutteonduty@...> wrote:
>
> I rode with the group to Old Sac and back today. There were a lot
of
> Easy Riders/ Gold Rush bikes, a few trikes, one Screamer, a couple
> Rans, and serval other bents. I ride a Sun USX trike with power-
> assist.
> The ride started with a long downhill to a 4-way stop. Did I
mention
> that I am a slow rider. By the time I had ridden down to the 4-
way
> stop there were no riders to be seen. So it was time to increase my
> speed to catch-up. I do not mind being the last rider, but being
> dropped from the group after 1/3 mile into the ride. I reached
down
> and pulled the starter chord that brought my Honda engine to life.
> Using a combination of engine and human pedalling I increased my
> speed to 20 mph. Once I entered the American Bike Trail I kept my
> speed at 15 mph. I didn't see any bent riders from our group until
> arriving at Old Sac. Sorry, I forgot the eating establishment
name,
> but it was a nice stop to talk to my fellow riders.
> Then it was time to return, and I left earlier than the other
riders
> to get a head start down the American Bike Trail again. At around
> mile 8 guess who passed me like I was standing still? All the bent
> riders. Oh well, someday I will be a stronger rider, but at least
I
> am riding and really enjoying the wind in the face, the heavy
> breathing, sweating like a dog, but really enjoying being out doors.
> I will be at the Nov ride? YES! I can not begin to tell you how
> much fun it was. I was not a fast rider, but I got to see the tree
> leaves turning color, The smiles on other bicyclist faces when I
> waved at them and said Hi. To me this was a touch of heaven.
> So if you are thinking of riding with this group in Nov, but are
> scared that you ride too slow. I will be there and we can ride
> together and join the group in Old Sac. Just remember I ride slow.
>
> Mike
> Rocklin
>
Top of the Morning, Mike!
You got it right!! It is all about the "Ride".
People, wind, exercise, outdoors, and on and on.
We also share the same experience as you.
Below are some photos of our rides and events.
http://community.webshots.com/user/jake1944
From the Illinois Prairie, have a great day!
Jake