Well, I showed up in Prairie Village to join the Riff Raff riders to give it a try. If I'd known how tough the course was going to be, I wouldn't have gone! Hills way too tough on the out trip, but we took a different route on the return that wasn't bad at all.
Highlight was having breakfast with a large group. I estimate there was at least 30 riders, but not sure. We dropped three on the way out and now I know why. I should have expected something was up when the group groaned after Bob Pisciotta made the announcement that they would be riding Corrington Street. That street was a real bugger! Very long and just steep enough to wear your butt out at half way up!
I realize it would have made a difference if I was riding a road bike and weighed less that I do. However, I don't intend on investing in a road bike just so I can join these group rides.
I told Mitchell that I doubt I would do another group ride due to not knowing the routes ahead of time. I've done two group rides now, one with the clock tower group and this one. I think I'll stick to either riding with my buds or just going by myself. I can pick the course!
I know all this sounds negative, but I'm at the age now where I just don't want to push myself to that extent. Too many things breaking down now!
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