Of particular note, be prepared to pick the sand out of every nook and cranny in your bike.
See ya there Tommy Mike Schmidt Stirling, NJ USA
On 3/3/07 10:00 PM, "Thomas Adams" <thomasthomasa@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Well, after a very long stretch of dreary weather in this new year, today's
> riding conditions were excellent. Beloved Spouse and I did a nice 20 miles,
> and I'm glad to see that my vigorous winter training regimen, where I only
> gained 15 pounds and what little muscle I had turned to jello, allowed me to
> finish with only 3 instances of seeing stars and 2 spells of nausea (only one
> riding related, that road killed skunk would have gagged a buzzard). So since
> I'm already in tip top shape it's time to kick off the official CR Jersey
> riding season with our traditional Sandy Hook Lighthouse ride.
>
> We meet on March 25 at 7 President's Park in Long Branch, NJ. The ride goes
> straight north along the sea shore to the Sandy Hook lighthouse, where we
> rest, regroup and then ride straight back. Road is nicely flat with only two
> highway over passes to provide elevation change, and shoulders are generally
> wide. Fixed gear conditions excellent to the point of being too easy. Total
> distance is 22 miles. Since we're getting Daylight Savings time early this
> year, lets meet at 2:00 pm, so we have the option of hitting a local eating
> establishment apres ride for refreshment. Hopefully this time will allow
> everyone to complete various Sunday morning chores and have plenty of free
> time to ride.
>
> Directions to 7 Presidents Park: exit 105 off the Garden State Parkway,
> proceed east on Hwy 36 6.5 miles until you enter the park. Go too far,
> you'll hit the ocean. The only caveat is that there are numerous traffic
> lights between exit 105 and the beach, so allow 30 minutes or so from the GSP
> to reach the ride start.
>
> Very limited sag/support on this one, this is designed to be a self
> supported/run what ya brung ride. Fenders are often useful, wool is common
> and chilly tootsies endemic. But maybe this year the sun will shine and temps
> will be balmy. We can only hope.
>
> Please RSVP to let me know your coming. Ride leader will carry cell phone
> so call me if you're running late. My number is : (816) 838-9721. Hope to
> see you there. Additional bulletins/directions may follow, so stay alert.
> Filthy weather probably cancels, but I've got a puritanical streak that says
> suffering is good for the soul. Remember, the record low attendance is two
> riders. We should be able to beat that!
>
> Tom Adams, Shrewsbury NJ