Happy Thanksgiving!

Look at the length of those horns with a Ford 8N tractor alongside for size reference.  This is Woodland Ave, bordered by numerous horse farms/stables and all kinds of animals.

I joined the Cactus Club's group ride in Oro Valley.  It was a beautiful day but the start time was a point of discussion, pre-ride, because at 8:30, it was 54 degrees!  That coupled with the fact the route started with a screaming descent, made for a cold start but we warmed quickly,

Amy worked tirelessly to prepare for a Thanksgiving meal with 8 of us but then one couple came down with some virus and we had to pull a couple of chairs.  We thought to take a post meal pic but forgot to take one with the food and guests.  Too bad.

The morning of, I was out running an errand when the "Cyclefit" group ride came by on their annual, Thanksgiving group ride. I'd say around 50 cyclists participated as I have at times. The owner of the Cyclefit bike shop requires that you buy a new kit each year to qualify for the rides.  After 3 years of doing so, I suggested that rather than buy another kit, how about setting a bike shop minimum purchase amount as an alternative qualification.  He had just opened a new shop and surely could use the sales but he refused the idea.  Really dumb.  We're not going to support a shop if they don't permit us to join the group rides.