What the hell is going on here? This weekend felt like Mid July, not Mid September. We’re not supposed to have to deal with 90+ degree weather anymore. Well, champs don’t let that stop them! This past Thursday, Lynne, Jeff W., James, Tara, Robert, Bryn, and I all participated in the Thirsty Thursdays ride down at Velo Garage and Tap House. We also somehow convinced Scott Timme to take a break from his PE exam studying to come and join us for a beer after the ride. It’s one of the larger gatherings of TBD that we’ve had in a while. We also invited Derek Rowland to join the site. He just bought his bike this summer and has been riding as part of the Velo Garage Rides for a couple weeks now. Welcome Derek!
This Sunday morning (before it got too hot), I went out for a solo ride, which is something I hadn’t done in a while. I road the Indian Creek Trail some, and then came up Lee and some of the Leawood North Loop. If you’re interested in my route, here’s what I did.
| Elapsed Time | Moving Time | Distance | Average Speed | Max Speed | Elevation Gain | Calories Burned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
02:35:38
hours
|
02:14:03
hours
|
27.50
mi.
|
12.31
mph
|
29.30
mph
|
1,145.01
ft.
|
1,082
kcal
|
Sometimes its nice to get out there on your own with just you and your thoughts. Helps clear the mind and reset for the week. I saw that Craig Miller also got out for a ride last night. Putting up 14 miles in the heat. Nicely done!
Upcoming Rides
Critical Mass: Friday Sept 28th.
Warm up for the Tour de BBQ by getting a little ride in the night before. Starts at Sunfresh in Westport around 6:30 pm. Bring your own backpack and beer for the ride!
Tour De BBQ Saturday September 29th
Team Bad Decisions will be riding the 35 Mile (Long Stack). Once again it’ll start and finish at the Prairie Fire district. Staging is at 8:00am and and the launch is at 8:30 am. If you can, try to get there before hand ( 7:45ish? ) so that you don’t feel rushed, and maybe can enjoy a coffee or something before we take off. Click the Link above for more details.
BBBR – October Saturday the 13th
Our monthly Saturday Morning ride will be on October 13th. As usual, we’ll start from McLain’s and end at Bier Station.
Thirsty Thursdays
Every Thursday we ride down at the Velo Garage and Taphouse. Make plans to join us! Ride starts at 6:30 pm.