Isaias arrives to the Carroll Park start
I suspect all the ramble riders had a tough time deciding to mount their bikes for last Sunday’s “To Frederick, On Frederick”. I was out of the house by 6:15 to get some coffee and muffins in support of anyone who might ride. Baltimore’s streets were mostly clear. The worry in my mind was the little little bit of slush left in some areas and the below freezing temps. I arrived at the start at 7AM. The park was beautiful in the snow. A few minutes later Isaias arrived. He talked about where he’d ride if no one else showed. And then, Pedro arrived. And, then PJ and Dave and Mike and finally Brian. Everyone had some coffee and a muffin and then they were off. It was pretty strange seeing the Ramble roll out without me. My feet and hands were already cold, but I was envious anyway.
Gentlemen, who’s got a ride report for the day?
Coffee and muffins on the tailgate
some more of my pics from the start ToFredOnFred
PJ’s pics: PJsToFred
Dave’s account and great pics: BikesN Coffee
PJ’s wonderful, detailed ride report on bikeforums: PJ’sRideReport
Bob, thanks for the muffin and coffee at the ride start. Much appreciated!
@charlie: Wish you had come, you would’ve had company
@isaias: If that were true, I would’ve seen you before ellicott city.
Great riding with you all – hope to see you next month
New links above to PJ’s ride report and Dave’s report and pics. Thanks, guys.
My report is the same as Isaias’ except at least he got home on his bike.
Here’s my entry on bikejournal.com: http://www.bikejournal.com/blog.asp?rname=ipuppy&cdate=2/3/2013
Hopefully the link will work – had some issues with it in the past.
You guys rock! Were y’all using studs? I never could have done it on my mnt bike studs. Well maybe, but I would still be riding:)
Kudos!
I decided that it was a good day to watch a football game.
100+ miles on studded is twice the workout. I was in NY, hope I can make next month, or the one after that.
My Garmin GPS map of the ride with stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/269464771.
Here is my ride report: my butt is too fat for hills.