Merry Christmas everyone. Steven Brake Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
----- Reply message ----- From: "Bob Luppino" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [COWs] Jingle bell Ride Date: Sat, Dec 24, 2011 2:32 pm Fantastic ride today leading into a Christmas break tomorrow. Good to hear from Big Bob again; we look forward to riding with you again soon. Merry Christmas to all. Come join us Monday to help Tim Lucas close in more on 15K miles for the year. From: Jeff Glover Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 1:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COWs] Jingle bell Ride WILSON: The COWS had a strong heard of six form up this morning as much more seasonal conditions, a temp around 40 at departure with a Northerly breeze, put the group in the holiday spirit. Tim, Bob L., Ronnie (complete with jingle bells), Wallace and LR rolled up Nash to the “Texaco” where Kim completed the group. After a brief consultation on route selection, the group settled on straight to Nashville on 58. The wind, while not what it was yesterday, was still with us as we headed not only up hill but directly into it. Everyone took a turn on the front maintaining a steady “jingle like” pace, Ronnie sleigh bells adding a nice effect. Upon crossing the railroad tracks in Nashville the group turned left on to East Cross St. and then left on Alston St. which becomes Old Bailey Hwy. as you head out of town. The tempo picked up, with the wind now at the back of the riders, with speeds at 20 – 24 (yes the single speed was in fine form again this morning). To avoid the “jaws of danger” farther down Old Bailey the group turned right on Lindsey Rd. then right again on Sandy Cross Rd. before turning right once more onto Vaughn’s Chapel Rd. With the wind and gravity working for the peloton the ride was noted to be a much more enjoyable today than on Friday riding in the opposite direction. Across 97, through Clifftonville and in via Nash St. completed the ride at 35 miles and an 18.5 avg. Turbo Dan gave a surprise welcome to the group as it pulled into DD where he and his wife were enjoying a morning coffee. Ronnie and Wallace had to move on to other obligations, Kim having pulled off earlier, while Tim, Bob L. and LR joined Dan and his wife for coffee, post ride analysis and Christmas well wishes. Upon leaving for home Tim and LR were “politely buzzed” by Tim S. who had no good reason for not joining in the mornings festivities. All exchanged a hearty “Merry Christmas”. A great day to be on a bike and great way to begin the Yule Tide! I am out tomorrow, most of the group indicated they would be out as well. I have one more day off on Monday before returning to work so who is in for a “Boxing Day Ride”? Turbo Dan, Bob L. and Tim all said they were in. Who else? I must echo Big Bob’s sentiments, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good ride. I am looking forward to many more miles with the COWS in the new year to come. LR-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group.To post to this group, send email to [email protected] unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected].. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en.
