July 6th 2008, Family Ride

Tonight was a special night of riding on the Sioux Falls Bike Trail because we were joined by our son Chase, home on leave from the Air Force, his wife Margo and our two year old grandson Landen. I was a wonderful summer night. Moderate temps, light breeze and not to much traffic. We parked at Falls Park and headed by south and road to Paisley Park before turning around and heading back. Chase had Landen in his bike cart and he had no trouble sleeping his way through most of the trip. When we got back to the falls we took in the summer Laser and light shoe before heading home. What a nice way to spend a summer night.

June 17, 2008 Relaxing Ride

It is not often that we take what I call a relaxing ride. One where we are not pushing ourselves to achieve new goals, fast speeds, better speed averages etc. Tonight we decided to take a nice comfortable pace and enjoy the great night. Nancy joined us at Sertoma Park and we road to the north doing a clockwise ride of the bike trail. Smooth, relaxing and a wonderful way to end the day. I was happy to see that the city has begun filling cracks in the trail with tar. They have done from the bridge at the north end of Elmwood Golf Course to the water control station alone Highway 38. When we got to Falls Park we got off the bike trail and rode up through the park so we could get out on Main and head for Brick House BBQ. We made a pit stop there and then head out. We arrived back at Sertoma Park without incident. We were however met by a group of Knights with swords, axes and full armor. No we had not peddle our way back in time. We had run across a group who obviously enjoy the medieval time period. To each their own. Never know what you might encounter on a nice relaxing ride.

June9, 2008 Anyone interested?

Just wondering if anyone would be interested in starting a group to get together once a week for a group bike ride. I am thinking we could ride the bike trail or just pick out a destination to head to. I think it would be fun. Also if your interested when would be a good time for you? On a weeknight after work, on Saturday morning or some other time? Let me know if your interested and what your thinking. This would be for a fun ride, not a race.