Just a Quickie and I’m out…..
February18, 2010
If you have been a bit wet in the saddle the past few weeks, you have to be enjoying this run of amazing weather. Here in Redding , the temps have been in the low to mid seventies with little or no wind. The dirt is sticky sweet and the trails are holding up well. It may be short lived as we all know winter still surrounds us and spring time is still a bit of a haul away. Nevertheless, I am thoroughly enjoying the sounds of lawn mowers, the smell of fresh cut grass, and th sound of an occasional frog getting his croak on out on the trail!
I was in SF last weekend where I had the chance to do a bit of riding in bothSanta Cruz as well as it’s Northern counterpart; Santa Rosa. While both areas are rich with purely sub limb single track, this weekends adventure goes down as epic quite simply because of the company I enjoyed it with. With Scott, Nadja and the fair Heidi as my ride mates, our Valentines Day Fearsome Foursome, laughed, giggled, cornered, descended, and jumped our way in and out of some not to be mentioned trails. I even added a bonus feature for all as I stumbled over the bars and ended up what i like to call my patented “Twister move-Left, hand yellow, right leg red?” No worse for wear and ear and all laughed as I picked up my small yard sale.
Picked up a great tidbit from the political front: A house or Senate member (not sure which) is retiring at 76 in order to take care of her 100 year old mother. I know, I know, some politicians actually DO have a heart;) I was more amazed that this lady, working hard until age 76, then to retire to TAKE CARE OF HER MOM. Man, I’m a sucker for family stories like that:)
I am listening to National Public Radio right now..CLASSICAL music no less. ( they say that classical music can tame the wild beast..we’ll see) listening to NPR more for the reason that the local and syndicated rock stations I enjoy have lame DJ’s Period. Anybody our there have any suggestions. This recent batch of radio “talent,” (a term I use loosely) seem to think that any , even the most obscure reference or hint of a persons body or bodily function is a reason to laugh out loud for minutes at a time, destroying what could have been a quality interview or program, all for their own childish bullshi……That crap was funny, I don’t know, for a minute back in the early 80’s. For the record I am enjoying both NPR as well as the classical selections.
On a recent “Wednesdays with Weir,” courtesy of the ever charismatic Mike Ferrentino at Santa Cruz Bicycle (www.santacruzbicycles.com/news/blog) you can get and idea about how Mark feels about the role the bike has in his life. Get you pen and paper out kids because Mr. Weir is one of the most quotable people anywhere. H might have you scratching your head, laughing till it hurts or even shedding a tear but know it’s worth checking out.
Headed to SF again this weekend to be a part of the annual Nor Cal High School MTB camp being held at the Boy Scout camping facilities at Tamarancho in Fairfax, CA. A few weeks ago, the Nor Cal girls ran rough shot over the place with some of the Luna Chix showing up to provide both coaching and guidance to the athletes. This weekend is my turn to lend a hand. Sat. evening, I will be there as the crew will view “looking to the Ground,” and afterwords I look forward to speaking with the athletes and coaches from many different schools from throughout the Bay Area. Always a pleasure and as I’ve said before, I learn as much as they do. Looking to get the wheels rolling on my bikes as well. Don’t know where , I just know it will be fun!
For you Facebookers tuning in, I have finally done it! With the encouragement from many, mostly from Heidi Suchard for without the Facebook Fan Page would not have happened, you can now find it at Bobby McMullen- www.facebook.com/RideBlindRacing. Check in, take a look and please tell your friends!
Gearing up for a ride recently with Scott Veech and Naja, Heidi noticed a number of riders donning full face and body armour for their rides. Concerned, as we seemed to be headed the same way, Heidi asked about the big bikes and protective wear. Veech answered: “Because they’re scared.” That’s my boy Veech!
In the immortal words of Bugs Bunny: “Bdee, bdee, bdee, That’s all folks!”
Bobby McMullen