The hardcore group of 14 posing for the traditional group photo to start the Polar Bear Ride! Borst and I could tell on the way up to the start that it just might be a bit chilly today.....and when we headed south....oh yea it was really really really ah.....cold!
We have a tradition of stopping off for a warm beverage, so why not make it Starbucks with a nice warm place to grab some heat while we were at it.....hit the spot! When we walked in the workers were smiling and asked if we really were out riding our bikes! Then as we left, some guy took our picture with all of our gear on, good stuff.....maybe we motivated someone to go workout......if they can ride outside then I can hit the indoor treadmill? Perhaps that is what he was thinking...........or.......what the hell are those freaks doing riding their bikes outside today!!
Back on the road, this was just before I had to go to the front and slow the pace down, a little reminder that it was a fun casual ride.....not a training ride! All good fun though, the wind was at our backs and giving us a really nice push north. We only had one rider go down and he was back up so I think all is well?! A few new riders to the group which was awesome, great to see them out with the Flyers riding in the new year, thanks to all who came out for year number 4....to those that stayed home in bed......wahhhhh! One of these years we might reach our goal of 25 riders.....just have to get the rest of you to realize how much fun your missing!
The video below, listen to the studs humming on the pavement, ahhh....the sweet sound of riding a bike in the winter in Wisconsin!
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As far as the Pace goes I was just trying to stay warm. Glad it wasn't snowing when we rode. All in all a great ride.
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