Sunday, May 1, 2011

Sign Sign Everywhere a Sign

Three days before I head south. Ruby Jean and I leave Wednesday and we start the ride to Manhattan Beach at 7:15. We will have the ceremonial rear wheel dip in the Pacific, take team pictures, kiss our loved ones and we will be rolling at 8:00.

Yesterday I got went to see my parents before the ride, they are really excited to follow the ride via the blog and I was given strict instructions to watch out for cars, wear sunscreen, do my homework (blog) and get my sleep. These are the same exact instructions I received when I was riding my bike to school in the 5th grade but some things just hold true at any age. Thanks Mom & Dad, I love you and I will see you in July.

While down in the Willamette Valley seeing the folks I took a short 35 mile ride along the river and through some great farmlands. I don't ride in this area much but I enjoy it whenever I do.

 
Above is my favorite sign of the day.

         There are so many captions that would work for this picture...feel free to add suggestions.



I took a break and shared a snack with these guys, I told them about the ride starting next week and they gave me the same blank stare that I get from a lot of folks. They didn't have much to say so I kept mooooooving along.



 Here is a sign from yesterday that I thought  MCV (My Captain Vinny) would like. Vinny has titled this sign "Bike on Cheese" , I'm going with "Bike Wedgie".


Happy Sunday....get out and enjoy.
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9 comments:

  1. JimMay 1, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Weather here in SoCal is fantastic - sunny and warm. It is forecast to cool off some for next w/e when you start your ride, but that will give you great conditions inland.

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  2. Jeff XC11May 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Jim,
    Could you please see what you could do to get us 90's and a tailwind through the desert?
    It would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks in advance,
    Jeff

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  3. yovinyMay 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I just checked the weather and it looks like 90's in the desert. We are ready to ride and getting a nice massage today. Wave when you go past SF. We drive down friday morning should be in LA my 1 or 2.

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  4. JimMay 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    While it's too early to know what the temps are going to be in the desert, the long term forecast does looks good - highs in the 90's with favoring winds. Maybe I could sacrifice a chicken. DEBORAH, light up the BBQ.

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  5. Jeff XC11May 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    My son sent me a text that I made a spelling error, it is now official, we have come full circle. In my defense, I didn't spell the word wrong...I spelled the WRONG WORD correctly ☺.
    My bike "Ruby Jean" became Rudy Jean. All is fixed, Thanks Bubba.

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  6. bykruslatobostonMay 1, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    When I was signing up for XC09 I asked Tracy if there was a "no rain warrenty" - she told me that without a couple of challenges there would be no stories at the end...As I recall the first of those stories revolved around the 105 degrees we experienced going through the desert. Enjoy and may you have great stories (but not too great) Bob

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  7. icbikesxcMay 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Everyday you ride will provide you with great stories.

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  8. JimMay 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Weather forecast for Sunday is good - about sixty degrees at the beach and mid-eighties in Riverside. Monday is looking good, moderate temperatures and favorable winds throught the pass. ;-)

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  9. Don R.May 5, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    What an adventure! And what better cause than Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. Another Big and myself are doing a ride from Natchez Mississippi to Nashville Tennessee begining May 24 for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. Ride Safe Brother.

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