Fun ride north of Longview Texas with maybe 200+ riders, I guess the freezing part cost extra since it was in the 70's today. I used to live in Longview so some of the roads seemed familiar. Not a bad ride although the last half had quite a few hills and it looks like I need a little more work on my climbing. I think I saw 6 other recumbents although I didn't know any of them.
 
One memorable incident involved outrunning a pace line of 20 riders, when will they learn?  
 
59.4 miles
3 hours 7 minutes
2,940 feet total ascent
19.0 mph average
 
A few pictures at www.lifeonabaron.blogspot.com

Quote from Bud_Bent on Feb 11^th, 2009, 8:48pm:

 
It gives me an idea where I am leg-wise, I did almost that amount of climbing on Monday and tonight's ride so I'm getting there

You know I hear riding a heavier bike is great for training especially hills. Maybe you should try out my giro 26 all loaded up for a couple rides  

Quote from MrOverdressed on Feb 12^th, 2009, 10:37am:

 
I wish there was drama, the lead cyclist pulled behind me when I blew past them and they stayed with me for a mile then kinda...dropped off
 
My guess is they were local Longview guys since Dallas riders tend to stay with me longer  

Quote from mleuck on Feb 12^th, 2009, 10:53pm:

 
That isn't light by some of these folks standards but it does mean it is less then half what I weighed my Giro 26 at one day after a commute