This was my second year to do this event, and it is for a great cause. The event is to benefit the Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter. During last year's event, it was rainy and overcast. In fact, it POURED the last 5 miles or so of my 26 mile route. This year the day dawned with one of the most gorgeous sunrises I have ever seen....unusual colors on a huge moon. I tried to take several pictures, but no camera could do it justice. As I drove through town, I saw several others (passengers in vehicles) trying to take pictures of the beautiful moon as well. It made for a good start to the ride for sure.
Many from my bicycle riding group were in attendance for this ride with a range in ages from 10 year-old grandkids to one of my friend's 77 year old father, and his plan was to do the 60 mile route (he did it)!
Pre-ride gearing up!
Friends and riding partners
Pre-race mingling....
Interesting ride......and leader of the pack.
Team Roadkill in the pack
Rest stop one.....some riders were surprised by the number of hils along he route. I reminded them that we ARE in the Hill Country!
I chose the 26 mile route.....
Rest stop 2.....
And finally....
My 2013 Cove House Classic Shirt and Race Number
This was another great time with some good friends and awesome bike riders. I love the camraderie of the riding group and the way each one encourages the other. My next ride will be next weekend on September 8th in Round Rock...the Tour de Cure Ride to raise funds to fight diabetes. At the end of September comes the Waco Wild West 100 ride, an event with lots of Skittles for the participants. These two events are new to me, and I am excited to see the routes and meet the people along the way!
