This is another week that will have very little to do with writing about my training log. Instead I want to talk about the incredible adventure I had with my friends, Mark Miller, Dean Adams, Claude Bacon, Karl Miller, and David Grigsby. The six of us met in Austin Texas for the century ride to Shiner Brewery. The event was for the American Cancer Society and from what I understand it raised a considerable amount of money. That alone was worth the trip.
The adventure began on Thursday as Dean, David and I loaded up the big Dodge and headed out for our 15 hour drive. When you travel with good friends the time goes by quickly. Claude had us all set up at one of his Round Rock properties so the trip could not have been smoother. Friday morning we were up early, and had a quick visit with Mark and Karl. Karl showed us his new crib.....wow, I'm not worthy. Then we loaded up for San Antonio to make a short visit with Dean's daughter Devon, his son in law Jimmy and his grandson AJ. AJ had us laughing all afternoon. Back to Austin that afternoon to meet up with the crew and dinner at a great little restaurant that Claude recommended (what was the name of that place?). He had moved us over to his Spring Hill property, another wow!! Great hook up Claude, you da man!!
Up at 4:45am Saturday and on the road by 5:30, we all checked in, did some last minute bike prep and off we went sharply at 7:00am with about 1,500 of our closest friends. Fortunately we had cloud cover for nearly 50 miles of the trip. The rest stops were spread out just right and we had the best time meeting people and just laughing at everything. The spirit within the group stayed high throughout the trip. There was an even exchange of riding partners as each of us road with one another at different times. Pa-Deaner was the man and rolled in just minutes behind us at each sag stop. He was the only member of the group to never have completed a century. Steady as a rock he knocked out mile after mile. Not bad for a 53 year old. With 11 miles to go after the last sag stop everyone was ready to arrive in Shiner and taste the nectar of the Gods. One by one we crossed the line to the cheers of the crowd, with a tremendous band playing in the background. Minute by minute passed and there was still no sign of Pa-Deaner. Then we could see him in the distance, he looked exhausted but he just kept coming, our group started hooping and shouting and as he approached within feet of the finishing banner this big smile came across his face. Deans smile summed up the collective feelings of the entire group.
Simply put, it was a great weekend of friends, fellowship and fitness. Can't wait for the next adventure. Let's make it soon. The attached picture says it all about how great a weekend this was.
L3-Live, Learn and Lead
Schmidty
The adventure began on Thursday as Dean, David and I loaded up the big Dodge and headed out for our 15 hour drive. When you travel with good friends the time goes by quickly. Claude had us all set up at one of his Round Rock properties so the trip could not have been smoother. Friday morning we were up early, and had a quick visit with Mark and Karl. Karl showed us his new crib.....wow, I'm not worthy. Then we loaded up for San Antonio to make a short visit with Dean's daughter Devon, his son in law Jimmy and his grandson AJ. AJ had us laughing all afternoon. Back to Austin that afternoon to meet up with the crew and dinner at a great little restaurant that Claude recommended (what was the name of that place?). He had moved us over to his Spring Hill property, another wow!! Great hook up Claude, you da man!!
Up at 4:45am Saturday and on the road by 5:30, we all checked in, did some last minute bike prep and off we went sharply at 7:00am with about 1,500 of our closest friends. Fortunately we had cloud cover for nearly 50 miles of the trip. The rest stops were spread out just right and we had the best time meeting people and just laughing at everything. The spirit within the group stayed high throughout the trip. There was an even exchange of riding partners as each of us road with one another at different times. Pa-Deaner was the man and rolled in just minutes behind us at each sag stop. He was the only member of the group to never have completed a century. Steady as a rock he knocked out mile after mile. Not bad for a 53 year old. With 11 miles to go after the last sag stop everyone was ready to arrive in Shiner and taste the nectar of the Gods. One by one we crossed the line to the cheers of the crowd, with a tremendous band playing in the background. Minute by minute passed and there was still no sign of Pa-Deaner. Then we could see him in the distance, he looked exhausted but he just kept coming, our group started hooping and shouting and as he approached within feet of the finishing banner this big smile came across his face. Deans smile summed up the collective feelings of the entire group.
Simply put, it was a great weekend of friends, fellowship and fitness. Can't wait for the next adventure. Let's make it soon. The attached picture says it all about how great a weekend this was.
L3-Live, Learn and Lead
Schmidty
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