Hi Everyone,

Well, it wasn’t a total washout.  The “not so nice rain and drizzle” stayed away from Syracuse last night and allowed a rain-free beginning to the SnEW season.  I don’t know where the large rain front that was moving northward ended up…but we did not get it.  It was a bit chilly with a very cool wind coming at us from the east.  We had a larger than expected turnout of 23 intrepid riders show up to ride.  The groups rode a total of 321 miles.

We had all our usual ride leaders there to provide the rides that fit people’s needs.  Tom Hotaling even had several takers for his Option 2  jaunt.  Mark Perrin of The Bikery, Dean Connery and Al Storrings led a leisurely road ride while Mike Lyon took his crew on a somewhat faster paced route.  I took Roland on the canal route to show him the ropes for when I can’t be there to do the ride.  Everyone seemed to have a good time regardless of which ride they chose.

Sue Fenocchi brought the treat:  three different flavors of Gifford’s ice cream.  Yum!!! Even on a cool night…it was real good!

Hopefully next Tuesday will be warmer and less threatening than lst night.  Summer is coming…it just doesn’t know it yet.

Ciao,

Tony