Biking for Bisons

So February 1 rolls around, its actually warm (40+ degrees) and sunny so I break my embargo from the bike and decide to take a quick spin up 220 to Bald Eagle. I changed the road tires for 'cross b/c the road dirt and water and I was on my way!

I fought a horrible headwind going out but I just thought how easy it would be coming back. Last year I took a left at Bald Eagle and climbed up to a bench on the Allegheny Front to Mountain Road. There is a Buffalo (Bison) Farm at the top of the 3rd hill. I blogged last year about it here.

This year I decided to out and back to the Farm. On the first hill the road went from wet to ash covered ice - lots of ash. Traction was fine so I continued. On the downhill conditions were pretty treacherous, I creeped down the snow covered portion and actually sped up when I hit the second climb. The second downhill was much better but there was a icy turn at the bottom so I still had to go slow. I slogged up the final (much longer) hill wondering if the Bison would be out - they were!

Going back was not fast either as the water, ice, snow, and ash made traction unpredictable. However when I got to 220 there was still a good breeze going and I made excellent time coming back. Good thing my butt was killing me and my hand kept falling asleep. A good sign I'd had enough time off the bike. Base time baby!!!

Wake for Wheelworks

Sad day in Central Pa as Wheelworks closes. Great shop, great guys, great memories. You will be missed.

A cake at a Wake??? (rhyme intended)
Francis broke out his Presidential photo for the occasion
Local Losers show up
And a jackball...
Local Legend Steve Thorne with Fan Club
Justin and Ferrari are up to no good
A classy event until these two show up!
More Troublemakers...
I'll miss this guy the mostCheers guys - thanks for your support (and heckling) over the years. I truly appreciate it.

Wed 5/28

Wednesday night rides have been sparsely attended. But that changed as we had Erik L, Pontzer, Chris, Bob Rad(rad bob), Big Mike, Matt D., and an old timer named Art who reminded me of Earnest Hemingway! 2 regulars - Kberg and Nick were absent as well as Erik (the younger). The route was 3 bridges, Lonberger, Tus-ex-dos, Ridge, Tap, then down Camp.

Many Bridges to Cross...
Breaking the Law, Breaking the Law...
Cuts like a Knife... (Matt's Leg...impressed the LADIES!)All Together Now!
Hemingway!