Philosophy Rules the Day

I learn a great deal on these club rides. For example Mike gave me insight into why people ride to start the day and Nicky rounded out the afternoon with her pithy observation.

"If you associate it with food, you get a crowd." --Mike Riddle

"Sometimes the riding sucks, but the social part is worth it." --Nicky Riddle

So what else did I learn?

1. Ellen and Jeanie set out 45 minutes to an hour before the rest of us. Did they go as far? Did they eat as much?

2. Dave has found wisdom or perhaps half way up to Waha he decided he really was going the wrong way.

In any case he found his way to Nicky's for the barbecue and brought his wife.

3. Lance insists on digging in that big ol' pack. But he's a gentleman riding back to meet Jan on 6th street grade. It's not easier than Barre Road but it has less traffic.

4. If you eat your desert first, it tastes better--Lance Abernathy

5. If you come late like Mike Warnock, Lance has already eaten your burger.

6. When the hammerheads get together, we only see 'em at dinner time. Pete, Scott, Eric, and Mike Warnock disappeared early. When I got to Waha, Eric was heading back. Missed you at the barbecue Eric. Mike Warnock and Scott stuck around for awhile.

7. All rides begin at the boat launch unless otherwise noted. That means you don't have to wait at the boat launch until 1:05 to start, Chris.

8. Just because Chris hammered up the hill doesn't mean he's worn out. Corollary: Don't try to keep up with Chris. Hmm. Guess I should have known that one.

9. Breakfast at 8 is deliciously wicked but no substitute for lunch when climbing to Waha.

10. When pedaling down hill into a headwind tucked in and working for all your worth, expect Mike Riddle to come coasting by pasted into his aero bars. Corollary: Look out even if you are Chris.

11. Cliff has gears he never uses except when humiliating conventional riders. See number 10 above.

12. I can't catch Debbie going down hill, but she slows down nicely for the climbs.

13. Sherry is still picking up after Cliff. Shameful for a naturalists to leave that old red hanky out there on the road.

14. Nicky will invite you to "come as you are" and then hurry home for a shower and ask you to note how clean she smells.

15. Some salads are just too pretty to be eaten.

16. Martha Goose needs a new jersey.

17. Sean Riddle was "hot" in his 8th grade makeup.