January 10, 2009 Happy New Year

I am glad to be rid of 2008, it was not my best year, (could have nearly been my last one) and I feel I dodged a very big bullet last year. I made my annual New Year's resolution to lose weight and ride my bike more..... wish I had a nickel for every time I said that.

The Border Raid was posted on the Missouri Bicycle Federation website today and I would like to extend an invitation to all roadies to check out our website and look over our ride. We ride through some of the prettiest parts of four states. There is a lot of history to look over and a few little bumps to go over, too. That is not even mentioning the pie........

I have long admired the work of Missouri's Bicycle Federation and because I am from Kansas I can say honestly I am a little jealous of it, too. Folks in Missouri get it, they understand the benefit of a strong cycling community and we always enjoy riding through such a beautiful state. Weston is one of the highlights of our week long trip.

With their help, namely from Brent Hugh, Kansas is trying to follow their lead with KanBikeWalk. I hope they can become a very strong voice for Kansas regarding cycling issues.

Hot, cold, hot, cold and now into the freezer. Kansas winter weather can be different, but this year has been really different.
I rode last Friday in 62 degree weather in shorts and this Thursday it is to be below zero, go figure.

So, bundle up and ride when you can. We only have 6 more months to wait before we can get together and have some more bicycle fun. Remember to keep the rubber side down.
Cheers Jim