From Coach Jim

03/04/10

The weather is fabulous and for a week at least, Texas winter is the way it's supposed to be and all is right with the world. Last Saturday we had 10 eager riders anxious to reverse the effects of WCPAS come out for a ride and then another 20 on Sunday. Looks like everyone is getting cycling fever, just in time to start serious training for the MS 150. Kudos to Tim P. who came out Saturday to lead us out and inspired us to do three Windhaven climbs. That's a serious ride (he took a group on a detour to push the ride to a 30 miler) for anyone, let alone someone jut 10 weeks from major surgery.

I missed Sunday's ride and the adventures that surrounded it. Cattle on the roadway, cow pies to dodge (or jump - Tony? Jason?) and flat tire changing by committee. You try to jump a cow pie and "short" it and everyone in the vicinity experiences your failure. Jackie reports that her flat tire (poor bicycle maintainence from Doug) was exacerbated by a funky stem (poor tube purchase choice by Doug) and decision to turn down offer of a real pump from a passing motorist (somehow also Doug's fault).

This Saturday looks like a perfect day for a invigorating morning bike ride. Alas a dozen Legacy Cyclists will be appearing as Legacy Runners at the Lady of the Lake Relays. We will then be appearing as Legacy Biscuit Consumers at Barbec's around 11 AM. Kendall B. is inviting anyone looking to get in a Saturday morning ride to meet him at Legacy at 8 AM. The group can decide on a route and distance at that time.

That's about it for this brief update. Great weather so take advantage and get out for a few rides. Will miss everyone again this Sunday - New York, New York - but this trip is the end of my crazy six weeks of business travel insanity. So more time on the real bike is on the horizon.

Have a great week,

Ride hard, ride fast, ride long,

Jim