JazzHarper's Journal: Shiner B.A.S.H

Completed my longest ride to date: 93.8 miles,
from Katy to Shiner in exactly 6 hours,
including rest stops. Ride time was 5:10,
avg. speed 18.2 mph.

Weather turned out to be perfect, after a week
of thunderstorms. Most riders were charged up
and in high spirits with the sudden improvement
in the weather. A light breeze out of the north
neither helped nor hindered the westbound riders.

The course was good, except for a 4-mile stretch
west of Wallis where the pavement had been
removed; in other words, GRAVEL. I'm glad that
I had installed Gatorskins last week; a lot of
riders got flats in that stretch. The course
was mostly flat for the first 60 miles, then
turned into rolling hills for the last 33 miles.
Nothing too tough; I stayed in the saddle and
simply downshifted. Never had to use the granny
gear.

The post-ride event was rather disappointing.
Free beer, but no place to sit and no shade.
By noon, the temperature had climbed into the
80's, the air was still humid from the previous
days' rainfall and, off the bike, there was
very little breeze. Next year, it would be
nice to have our own tent and chairs (if I
can talk the wife into bringing them).

mmmm mmmm mmmm

[philharhamica]

when we practice to deceive we shall see what we receive! I always can look in the mirror and can TALK to anybody. Like Bob Barker said:.............