Yesterday was my first group ride in a looooooonnnngg time! I noticed quite a few changes, some good, some not so....

1st- the ride leader was amazing! Organized, super friendly and welcoming (that's a new feature 😉) , had a few maps, and really was a mother duck. She kept track of all the little ducklings, making sure they were ok. I really appreciated that since I didn't bring a map, nor did I feel like carrying one, so I was totally dependent... I really enjoyed trying to keep up with her in turbo mode. Ugh, those days are long gone 🙁

2nd- A whopping 6 riders! What happened to the days of 40+ riders splintering into 3 or more groups? Did the same thing happen to OCC as did CNY Tri?

3rd- Kudos to Brian for keeping the TT going! He's doing a great job!!!! I'm glad he shows up despite the diminished participation. It's a great course, and the camaraderie can't be beat. You should all come out and try it. It's not just fast people. There are old, slow, fat people like me! And a few slower than me, yet we still cheer for them when they finish.

Anyway, I'm glad to be back and hope to make rides more regularly.

Thanks,

Sam