Group Ride

The Cactus cycling club organizes 2-3 rides each week.  The quantity of participants has taken a dramatic hit since the snow birds departed but there is still 10+ who attend.  Above, Blackett's Ridge and Thimble Peak.

We did a 46 mile ride with a stop at a market/gas station.  It's always curious to me why some cyclists lean their bikes against the few available places to sit.  My average speed was 18.7mph so that was good and I am incrementally getting a wee bit stronger. 

Of course, I had to take a picture of this sign.  

Our ash tree was being battered by strong winds so we decided to give it some support.  Got a good deal on a used post hole digger and went to work.  I'll be in Ohio for a few days soon to visit family and work in the woods.  After the last month of outdoor work, my body and back will be much better prepared than typical so that is good.