Red 9 Riders

Today was the second group ride, and it went very well. I got a late start leaving my house and had to ride really hard to the turn around in order to mark the trail in case we got separated. I marked the course with a big 6 in chalk (6mile turn around). Then it was time to put the hammer down and get back to the Y.  Upon arrival I thought I would have a few minutes to catch my breath but no such luck everyone was ready to roll. There were six of us Dan, Jobie, Jeremie, Dave, and Dave's friend I think his name was Randall.
Dan and Jobie were pretty excited to try out their new bikes. Dan got a Trek 2.1 (Yay Trek!) Jobie got a Giant Avail (a popular choice for women at the Y).  Jobie happily set the pace for the first part of the ride, and seemed to be really happy with the increase in speed with the new bike. Dan and Jeremie decided to ride the 26mile Orange Loop. We turned at the 6mile mark I previously made on the trail, and headed back.  Jobie and I rode together most of the way, Super Dave "Doing things he's not supposed to do against medical advice man", and Randall brought up the rear.  It truly was a nice ride. Once back at the Y we sat around for a bit talking and what not. Then it was time to head home. I ran into Jeremie and Dan by LakeView Acres, and it was easy  to see that Dan was enjoying his new bike as much as Jobie was enjoying hers.
Next week I might have something a little different planned. It depends on whether I get a chance to go out and pre-ride the route or not.
See you next week!