Kerry or Tom Collins Ride - Sept. 28

Since last week's "Where Was VY? Tribute Ride" was blown out, this Sunday's ride will somewhat mimic the one planned for last week.

When: Sunday, September 28, High Noon.
Where: Meet at the fighter jet in Centennial Park.
Route: Westside Tour de Nash route minus PW Park.
Pace: Moderate, plan to stay in a loose group.
Terrain: Gently Rolling.
Distance: @ 20 miles.
Difficulty Level: Tom Collins , easy mix of flats/gentle hills.
Planned Stops: Granny White Market and Mafiaoza's in time to see the 2nd half of the Titans' game.

Where was VY? Tribute Ride - Sunday, Sept. 14

It was reported that Vince had gone missing earlier this week. After half the MNPD and SWAT team were dispatched to find his whereabouts, it turned out he and a buddy had gone to Nuttin but Wings for a couple of dozen hot ones (and a few cold ones!) and to watch Monday Night Football.

In tribute to the drama caused by this wing related incident, here are the parameters for this Sunday's Ride, Sept. 14.

1. The ride will begin at high noon (12:00) beneath the wings of the fighter jet in Centennial Park. Check this out if you have The Time.

2. Route: Sylvan Park, Richland, BMeade, Tyne, Radnor?, Granny White, blah, blah...eventually winding up at Mafiaoza's . Give or take, 20 miles. Rolling hills. Moderate pace. Plan to stay grouped.

3. The ride will officially terminate at Mafiaoza's, but stick around for hot wings*, pizza, 2-4-1s and the 2nd half of the Titan's game.

*Yes, Mafiaoza's has wings and they have TVs at the outdoor bar. Nuttin but Wings is closed on Sundays. If you can think of any other place with 2-4-1, hot wings, TVs and smoke-less, please let me know and we may modify the terminus.

The Sunday Ride - September 7, 2008

A few photos from the Greek Festival........

The temp and humidity are supposed to be mild this Sunday and perfect for an afternoon ride to the 21st Annual Greek Festival. Here are links to the food/drink menu and dancing schedule. Admission is $2 bucks.

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Start Time: 1:00 P.M. sharp !

Where: Beyond the Edge (click here for directions). If you prefer to meet at Centennial Park and avoid Titans' traffic, you may join the ride as it rolls past the west end of the Parthenon @ 1:45.

Route: A modified Tour de Nash west side.

Distance: @ 25 miles total.

Pace: Easy. Plan to ride as a group.

Terrain: Gently rolling.

Estimated saddle time: @ 2.5 hours

Feel free to email me any dumb questions. jcrowjr@yahoo.com

Alley Cat Race - Team Forming

There is a very loosely organized team forming for Saturday night's Alley Cat Race (Aug. 30). The race starts at 8:00 P.M. @ Centennial Park. The team is going to have a pre-race gathering at U.S. Border Cantina (29th Ave. N) at 6:00 P.M.

To participate in the race team, I recommend that you have the following functional items: bicycle, front and rear lights, helmet, and clothing (optional).

This is for fun. Please do not take race team concept too seriously :)

If you can't make the race, feel free to stop by U.S. Border Cantina for drinks, dinner, autographs, team photos, etc.

Race information is available at http://fixedgearnashville.blogspot.com/

Email me if you have any questions.

September 8th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

The Jim Benson Memorial Bicycle Ride
10 – 12 mile loop starting at Siegel High School, Murfreesboro, TN

All riders of any experience level are encouraged to attend. The ride speed will be slow, single file, and silent.

Please use the back parking lot at Siegel, which is closest to Thompson Lane. All riders must wear a helmet.

For more information, contact Steve Clevenger at http://mc554.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=sdclevenger@gmail.com
Siegel High School

Saturday, August 9 Meet-up Ride @ Tomato Art Festival

Let me first say that I sincerely apologize if reading this blog is interrupting your training regimen.

If it is not a violation of your pro contract, how about breaking out a cruiser bike (blasphemy!) or any other POS with two wheels and meeting up at the Tomato Art Festival @ 2:00pm on Saturday, August 9 ?

Meet in front of I Dream of Weenie at 2:00 P.M. Most bikers usually park their wheels across the street in front of the post office.

Hang out for a while, have conversations, consume food and beverages, listen to live music, people watch and then cruise through East Nashille/Shelby Bottoms at a leisurely pace (horrid!).This festival was a lot of fun last year. Here is a link to their website: http://www.tomatoartfest.com/

If your sponsor(s) and/or team director finds participating in this activity objectionable, then you should consider renegotiating your deal.

LTTKAH (Leave the team kit at home)

Posted with love.

July 20 - No Organized Ride, etc.

This summer has been filled with some great cycling. By the time Sunday afternoon rolls around I'm ready for R & R rather than suffer the mid-afternoon heat. I plan to resume the Sunday Ride when temperatures are milder and there are not so many other cycling related events going on.

If you are looking for adventure:

There is an Alley Cat race Saturday night (July 19). Meet on the south side of Centennial Park at 8:00 P.M. I assume that is along West End Ave. (Those are all the details that I have. Sorry.)

Ride Safely !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!