Broom- (n): an item used to sweep

So, today was the first FGSG Tuesday/Thursday ride. Yes, daylight savings time has arrived and so has cycling season. Well, actually, some peeps around here cycle year round, but the season "officially" arrived with the first road race (Crosswind Classic) and the first T/T ride.

We had about 20 bike enthusiasts show up which is a great start. Some old faces (figuratively and literally but I'm not naming names) and some new faces with other FGSG sprinkled along the route. Beautiful weather and the best camaraderie. I led the "fitness" group (i.e., we're there to look good on our bikes, oh, and burn a few lbs); while Shawdawg, Cuzin Chris, JCon, JBar, Cheetah, Paul S, and a few others proceeded to form the "dance on the pedals" group (i.e., the fitness group only sees them at the start and finish point)!

At any rate, Bethany, Mike, Colin, Geo, Wanye, Paul and his wife, and a few others kept a nice steady pace and more than enjoyed the spring River Trail scenery. I dropped back at Fort Roots to play sweep and make sure we didn't drop anyone. We didn't....but I never caught back up with the group. Apparently, they bypassed the Root on the way back. I, however, was dying to see how the new bike climbed. Of course, I had to go up. SWEET RIDE BABY, SWEET RIDE!!!

I wasn't by myself long...I caught up with Creel and his buds. Sidebar story: 2 years ago at the MS150 I will never forget what Creel said to me as we were climbing that awesome 'little hill' into Perry. He said, "you obviously don't ride with the girls in your neighborhood", I cracked up and almost fell over!

All rides are good (right ODWonn?) and this was no exception. Here's to a great 2008 cycling season!

Mo' spoke talk later~
SK