Special Ed came by to hang out for the day, since he gets actual days off (I remember the corporate world). Just my luck... To add insult to injury, he decided we had to do a "base mileage" ride for two hours before I opened. My hands are still numb -- it was chilly!...

The "Death Ride" (otherwise known as the first time Eddie led the ride). It was a beautiful morning, and the ride was going along great... until the 30mph dash on Peachtree Industrial Blvd! Somehow, the leader got a little messed up. Oh well -- we survived. Perfect day and a perfect ride. Joseph, Curtis, Eddie (kneeling), Brian, and myself. Joseph brought me a Dale's Pale Ale to try -- refreshing and hydrating!

Sarah Crawford, Kevin O'Brien, Eddie "Vanna" Hsu, myself, and Chris "Captain Morgan" Griggs did the 30-mile loop with Chris leading. It was windy and chilly, but a perfect day. To finish off a perfect ride, we headed to Frontera for some Mexican food and 32 ounce Amber Bachs!

Tim Thompson and his friend Lisa joined me for a ride to Berkley Lake where we did five laps -- the ride was almost exactly 30 miles. Tim kept me honest on the hill climb sprints. The ride should be larger next week.