It's New Years Day so it's another great ride out at George Winter's Ranch. There were 50 brave men and women who showed up for a lap in the 20 degree weather. Fortunately it was a bright sunny day so while it was DAMN cold the sun made you forget about it (mostly). We all did a lap and at least one crazy person (my son, Christopher) turned around and did another lap. It took me about two hours to do about 3/4 lap. I bailed after falling and skewering my back on a rock or branch. Didn't realize I did that for another couple miles when it started to burn.
After the ride, there was a TON O FOOD. Chili, ham and beans, bbq, wings, brownies, cookies and assorted other items. Much consumption happened and there was a smile on everyone's face.
George is a FANTASTIC host. If the weather is above freezing we do the feasting outside with several propane heaters running to take the chill off. If it's really cold, he opens the house and we spread out there, in the heat ;-) Obviously we were in the house today.
Phil Shouldberg (retired photographer for AB) took a group portrait, Can't wait to see it.
I can now say, I rode on th coldest day of the year. Unfortunately it's going to be even colder tomorrow so I guess I'll do a Castlewood ride.
Happy New Year all,
