My Life on the Run: Tour de Vineyard 2013

I made a promise to myself that this year I would enter more biking events. I have been attending RPM class at my local gym, and I have become a better biker. Today was my first bike event of the year, and it was a perfect day for a ride! This was my third time doing this ride, and I have done both the 15 mile and 35 mile distances. This year I opted for the 15 miles ride so that I could complete the event and still make a noon appointment.

The Vineyard at Florence in Florence, Texas is a gorgeous place. I have been here for grape stomps, wine tastings, and Sunday brunch at their little cafe. Some of my friends joined in on this event today, and we all did varying distances from my 15 miles, to another friend's 35 miles, and another's 65 miles.

The weather could not have been more perfect: crisp and cool and sunny with little wind. There were many, many gorgeous wild flower along the way including my favorites the bluebonnet and the Indian Paintbrush. I stopped and took a few pictures along the route and said silent prayers of thanks along the way that I was both financially and physically able to ride my bike in this event. There are so many incredible and nice people who compete in these types of events, and it is always enjoyable saying hellos at each passing biker as we manuever the differing routes.

Up next weekend is the Stampede at Chisholm Trail with some challenging hills and a 25 mile route for me. I am truly looking forward to it. This is a far cry from the days when I used to say I would rather suck the snot out of a dog than ride a bicycle! ;)~