The Bone Chilling Ride Report

Interesting scene in the New Albany parking lot this morning.  Despite bone chilling cold of 23D at the start, everyone who said they would be there were there except the women (Amanda, Cindy, Ginger, Peggy & Jeff) who predictably bailed.  Curiously, also not there was Jamie Roberts who had boasted he would show and pull the entire route.  There were multiple vicious shots taken at "no show" Jamie but I defended him as best I could, although it was not an easy assignment.

Kevin Kramer, Craig, Mitch, Greg Hall and I left into flurries and a strong wind that just several hours earlier was swirling over Hudson Bay before plunging into central Ohio.  Our destination was Utica but upon reaching the intersection of Northridge and Sportsman Club, a debate ensued.  I wanted to proceed on the hilly route to Utica but the others were having doubts.  I pleaded and coerced as best I could but in the end all I could persuade them to do was continue on SC to Louden St  from where we would then head back.  Since we were so close to Granville we decided to head in and had a great break at the River Road Coffee Shop.  All had hot chocolate and enjoyed telling Steve Oxley stories. 

We reluctantly left the warmth of the coffe shop and headed back towards New Albany, kind of riding a cross wind that had shifted from NE to straight out of the north. We finished with 43 miles and the comfort in knowing we had what it takes to comfront all conditions where others are afraid.