Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Three Kings

The holidays have their positives and negatives, of course. One of the good things is all the friends who have scattered over the years tend to migrate back to home base, giving us a chance to visit and catch up as another year draws to a close.

With Steve being in town, I had an opportunity to ride with two of the brothers Noble today. I think since we go back to sixth grade I am an honorary Noble at this point. I am a king.

We parked at Hazel and did a loop around Granite Bay on single speeds. We cranked out 41.5 miles and I am feeling it right now as I write. The burn from riding a single speed is just different.

Here I make a couple bad attempts at capturing Doug over my shoulder.


It's not easy. I'll keep working on it.

Post ride timer shot:


My arms belong on someone a foot taller. Or an orangutan. Good god.

Another good ride with good people. Each of these rides is always a time to reflect and be thankful for the times we've shared together. So many times we will round a corner or hit a jump and it will trigger a memory from decades past, and it's such a great feeling.

Merry Christmas.

Later.

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