Paul...GREAT shots of everyone. Thanks for the pics. & leading the way(for the Stradas & FooRider). The Mesquite ride came highly recommended to Peggy & I from some friends who rode last year. With that said, I was very disapointed with the ride. The start was HORRIBLE & the roads  were DANGEROUS(IMO). I have no problem with chip/seal,but the ride was littered with potholes for almost the entire 56 mile route.  The positive was seeing everyone again(John,Paul,Ken,Mike,Richard,Linda & Greg).
 
I can ride for free almost anywhere for free(Celina comes to mind). So I donated $40 to this ride. I won't be back next year.

Greg,
 
Your strawberry looked terrible. I guess the old bum is the first thing to hit ground. Good luck with the lederhosen. Hope you didn't bung up the Tica.

This was my first ride, as many of you know.  I had no idea what to expect exept maybe like Campion Trails or Whiterock, just more of it.  I have to admit that when I hit one of the hills, I was thinking really ugly thought toward my husband.    You know, the "What the heck did I let him influence me in to doing?" (Uh, come to think of it it didn't make me do it)    "I'm doing THIS so I can hang out with him!"    
HOWEVER, once I finished and realized that I had just ridden 20 miles with hills, well, I felt fantastic.  I think I am hooked!  Oh....and not thinking those thoughts anymore.  
I am so glad that I got to meet you, even though I can't remember all of the names and I look forward to seeing you all at many more rides.  
Linda[color=#990099][/color]

Quote from Richard on Jun 6^th, 2007, 10:08am:

 
 
Richard...well said. Not only does Peggy(my wife) ride with the boys,she rides a 'bent & can out ride most of the boys(and enjoys the hell out of riding)!!
 
-Steve

Hey Greg, you cheeky monkey!  
 
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