Monthly Archives: April 2008
100 Miles, 90 Against Wind
We’re in La Grange!
The ride ended up great, after lunch I tore it up on the third quarter, but really struggled the next 15 miles.
My bike says I averaged 15mph and it took 6.5 hours.
I didn’t mention this, but we faced 10-15 mph winds nearly the entire time. This was nothing new for me, but it really wore on us as the day went on.
I did a lot of riding with … Read the rest →
Beagling in Bellville
Lunch time!
I’m ahead of most of my friends, so I’m waiting around to eat with them.
So far all is good, my main ride partner has been Kristen, James’ girlfriend.
Just before lunch we hit some hills, nothing tough, but I realized how much I like climbing. I was pasing everyone in high gear.
The beginning of the ride was a bit frustrating for the faster guys, which doesn’t include me really. It takes … Read the rest →
Howdy from Houston
This is a test post from my phone. I have some bugs in my tracker program but I think I figured the quirks out. Houston is a hellhole. I can see why this ride is FROM Houston and not TO it… Nobody would want to participate! The most epic part of the ride is leaving this dumpster of a town, and hopefully not returning for a year!
In all seriousness, we’re stocked and ready to … Read the rest →
American Airlines Tries to Put Damper on MS150
There’s nothing quite like getting an e-mail from your airline that says “CANCELED” when you’re on your way to the airport.
Then again, you weren’t surprised, since you’re flying on an American Airlines MD-80, which has been grounded due to someone forgetting to use the proper colored tie-wrap.
(changing to first tense) So I went home while getting American Airlines on the phone and checked my options. Fly into San Antonio with another airline? … Read the rest →