I like to ride my bike, my dad (as pictured) also likes to ride his bike. Yesterday we joined forces for the first time on the road. Yes we have hit the trials together but never the open road. What a ride. First off I rode from my house to my dads... 10 miles up hill. Then my dad told me about this great 10 mile loop that would be fun. Keep in mind it was 1pm and near 100 degrees. We rode off together toward Ramona express way, past mead valley, and into Perris (just like 'le tour'). We were averaging around 23 mph having a great time cranking along. Once we hit perris blvd. we realized the ride was not 10 miles... it was more like 25 miles. We were already out so we had to come back, we started toward Moreno Valley and finaly started moving up Catus blvd. It was hot. We were semi worn out, and there was a nasty head wind. My dad was threatning to call for a ride and I was lucky enough to have him taking up the front and blocking the wind. Then 'pshhhhhh' and my dad shouts "oh yes". A flat tire! We took a seat on the side of the road, in the middle of no where, in the dirt, the heat etc. and waited for my mom to come pick us up (yes we had spare tubes and tools but... it was hot). Funny Monday. I seriously rode my bike for the majority of my day off.
This is John Denton’s Blog. John Denton is the Youth Director at Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church in Laguna Niguel, California.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A Bike Ride to Remember
I like to ride my bike, my dad (as pictured) also likes to ride his bike. Yesterday we joined forces for the first time on the road. Yes we have hit the trials together but never the open road. What a ride. First off I rode from my house to my dads... 10 miles up hill. Then my dad told me about this great 10 mile loop that would be fun. Keep in mind it was 1pm and near 100 degrees. We rode off together toward Ramona express way, past mead valley, and into Perris (just like 'le tour'). We were averaging around 23 mph having a great time cranking along. Once we hit perris blvd. we realized the ride was not 10 miles... it was more like 25 miles. We were already out so we had to come back, we started toward Moreno Valley and finaly started moving up Catus blvd. It was hot. We were semi worn out, and there was a nasty head wind. My dad was threatning to call for a ride and I was lucky enough to have him taking up the front and blocking the wind. Then 'pshhhhhh' and my dad shouts "oh yes". A flat tire! We took a seat on the side of the road, in the middle of no where, in the dirt, the heat etc. and waited for my mom to come pick us up (yes we had spare tubes and tools but... it was hot). Funny Monday. I seriously rode my bike for the majority of my day off.
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thanks for the ride John, glad I survived it! Hot! Hot! Hot! Think my tire melted through :-)
can't wait for the next adventure!
much love,
Dad
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