I rode to work all 5 days this week. I was on tired legs most of the week from HHH last Saturday. The older I get, the longer it seems to take me to recover from an effort like that.  
 
It was another week of hot afternoon rides home, plus a strong south wind to pedal against all week, except this afternoon. I'll be off the bike all weekend. Rose and I are going to San Antonio and do the tourist thing. They say there's a big cold front coming. It's only supposed to be 90 degrees by Tuesday. May need my jacket for the commute.
 
2011 days ridden to work: 148
2011 commuting mileage: 3614.4

Six RBENTers met at the Robinwood Baptist Church in Seagoville and headed out for the Lancaster Airport a little after 8:00 AM this morning to attend the Commenorative Air Force air show. On a Kenny J. organized ride we know we are going to experience dog attacks. On the way to the airport most of the dogs were behind fences. The few loose dogs that gave chase were easily dispached by our air horns. Kind of disappointing, as I was looking forward to the challenge of trying to outrun the dogs.    Kenny's famous "Valley of the Dogs" did not live up to its name. As we were nearing the airport, we were treated to a P-51 Mustang fly-over, and high-speed pass and landing at the airport (A treat for me at least). We parked our bikes along a fence, near the classic auto display. Noticed several people looking at our bike display. A number of people questioned us about our bikes and some took pictures. When we first arrived, we heard music to our ears: "The homemade ice cream stand is open". Eating ice cream was our first order of business. Sure was good.    We spend a couple of hours looking at the classic autos and static aircraft on display, aircraft fly-bys, and then packed it up and headed for Seagoville. On the way back it looked like we were going to be attacked by a pack of vicious-sounding Chihuahuas, but they didn't make it up onto the road. Must have worn themselves out running all that way on their little short legs.    Thirty-three total miles. Thanks, Kenny, for organizing another enjoyable ride.  

Quote from esbee on Sep 3^rd, 2011, 8:33pm:

Susan, evvery pedal stroke is a victory for us for sure. There is no short or long ride on the bents, it's simply "The Ride" enjoy.

Quote from square_corners on Sep 3^rd, 2011, 10:29pm:

  nuff said

52 miles to Flower Mound/Argyle/Highland Village.

took a ride on the Trail de Paris ===tried something different, took the dog and bent...i walked the dog while my husband rode as far as he was able about 1 1/2 miles, then we traded...i rode on the trail but there were lots of cracks in the tar due to heat so i went through the Morningside to Wal-mart, called my hubby to pick me up there but remembered I had the truck keys, so I turned around and biked all the way back, probably 8 miles round trip.  Lots of fun though and nice with cooler temps.  
 
I am planning our anniversary getaway with our  bent to White Rock Lake in Dallas.  We can fit it in the back of our Toyota Rav 4. Does anyone know if this is a fairly safe area to ride (muggers, car break-ins, etc.)?  Any suggestions or tips would be welcomed.  
 
Susan  
Paris TX

55 miles through Flower Mound/Argyle/Highland Village. If anyone lives in that area they finished construction on Orchid Hill Lane making it easier to get to Highland Village.