Sunday Ride Update....

I had planned to offer a thrilling detailed account of the 3S3M ride, but lightning, rain storms and wet roads at the start convinced me not to attempt the ride. Maybe next year...

Instead, I opted for the alternative 25 mile route which included a trip to the IMAX, 3 jumbo shrimp, a dozen oysters and 3 Sweet Georgia Brown Ales. The route mainly followed the Chattanooga River Park trail. I almost lost it several times trying to avoid goose droppings along the smooth, relatively flat, concrete trail. The posted speed limit for bikes was 5 mph. I think we averaged 4.

The final rest stop was at the Boat House which offered a gorgeous view of the Tennessee River and the River Park trail. Upon departure from the Boat House it became apparent that someone had changed the bike speed limit signs to read 555 mmmppphhh and the goose droppings had also tripled. Go figure ????

Upcoming area cycling events:

May 9: The official bike-to-work day. Groups will meet at various places on the outskirts of town and bike into the downtown area. Details can be found here. (I think you will have to scroll down the page to find the details).

May 11: No official Sunday Ride due to Mothers' Day. What to burn off some of that massive lunch? I'll be on the patio at BTE @ 2:00 pm if anyone wants to cruise the Shelby Bottoms/Two Rivers greenway over to Percy Priest Dam. Shoot me an email.... jcrowjr@yahoo.com

May 17 : Tour de Nash. The ultimate bicycle tour of Nashville. Cheap registration ends May 10. Rumor is that there is going to be an after-party...details to follow.

Please ride safely !!!!!