4th Annual - Trains & Bikes with your Buddies

Yesterday, was another epic ride to feel/see the beauty of our snow capped mountains. A few of the PCRs took a train ride to Orem and rode the Murdock and Porter Rockwell trails back home to Sugarhouse, 62 miles. We had a couple of new faces, which made for new stories, more laughs and even a lesson in trying to ride as fast as the OLDER riders, which will test you every time...... BONK!

Tip of the Week = Exciting Biking Breakthrough from GOOGLE

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 The fastest part of the ride...  80 mph

Some have taken the "Riding ID" to a new level.. Sigma Chi Crest... YES, this is GOLD

 Murdock Canal Trail Head

Stop and smell the roses and have a TATS

"In the end, it cannot be doubted that each of us can see only a part of the picture.  The doctor sees one, the patient another, the engineer a third, the economist a fourth, the pearl diver a fifth, the alcoholic a sixth, the cable guy a seventh, the sheep farmer an eighth, the Indian beggar a ninth, the pastor a tenth.  Human knowledge is never contained in one person. It grows from the relationships we create between each other and the world, and still it is never complete.  And Truth comes somewhere above all of them, where, the sower and reaper can rejoice together.  For here the saying is verified that “one sows and another reaps.” 

~Paul Kalanithi~

I know there are a few that ask, "Why does it take SOOO LONG?" Some have even given it a name, "The Wood Factor", others think we should change our name to, "Parleys Picnic Riders"  Finally our camera crew has captured the cause....

Women, THANKS for letting us BOYS BE BOYS 

Happy Easter

PCRs, once again we went to the mountains as you well see to enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning ride. The temperature was a little chili, but after a couple of stops to get some hot chocolate, we were ready for the climb over SunCrest. Mr T was busy promoting a blood drive in full costume and wished us well on our journey. little man was once again the KING OF THE MOUNTAIN and Dr. J. and Prez Hale gave us spiritual TATS to remind us why we celebrate Easter.

We were all reminded to be safe on the fairly steep descent down SunCrest and "MAKE SURE" you don't miss the turn at Mike Weir Drive......... "Dr. J. turn here, slow down, WHERE ARE YOU GOING..........."  Some people just don't listen. 

The ride for some was a little too long, a little too early in the season and we all know how it feels to bonk. However, the memories, scenery and chatter among the riders is ALWAYS well worth it.

Tip of the Week = LIFE MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR BIKE RIDE DOESN'T ALWAYS HAVE TO
Riding slow every once in while can help you appreciate your surroundings, feel better and make new friends. Waste a little time, save a little energy and discover what you have been missing. 

~ Max Wood ~

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 Good Luck On Your Ride

 "Look, whatever we do, don't let Prez. Hale and BIG MAN beat us to the top of the hill"

 STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN

(this pic was a treat when the camera crew opened their film... WHAT?)

 May your trails be crooked, winding....

 .... lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing views.

 May your mountains rise into ........

... and above the clouds!

~Edward Abbey~

Spring Is In The Air

With the temperatures rising and more day light for riding, bikers are starting to come out in all ages. For some, it's still hard to get out of their bear caves on a Saturday morning saying it's too cold and still dark, but we won't mention any names, Mr. MBA!  The most important thing is that you are getting out. If you don't have great vistas to take pictures of, stop and take a selfie.

Bikers know something non-bikers don't, and the only way to explain it is to take them for a ride. They either get it or they don't. "We didn't evolve for more than two million years to sit in front of a TV eating potato chips and contracting lifestyle diseases. Humans were meant to be active, to move vigorously and strenuously - just as you do as an athlete." ~ Joel Friel ~

Tip of the Week = 5 Best Foods for Athletes

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 Go UTEs

A GREAT WAY TO END THE DAY!

Spring Riding in Utah is the BEST!

Saturday's ride reminds us all why we live in this great state. There's still snow on the upper roads and in the mountains, but WOW, what great vistas. Today we switch to DayLight Savings and that means more great rides in the evenings with your buds and loved ones. Don't confuse the two groups. So it's time to tune-up the pony and shed some of that holiday cheer.

Tip of the Week = What To Do When Your Cycling Group Becomes a Traffic Problem

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" I'm smiling, but I'm really starting to feel my age"  ~Prez~

Rio Grande to Ogden

Why is it when February arrives that we are all so eager to ride that we sometimes head out with a good plan and due to holiday treats, we miss the train. YES, yesterday morning is a case-in-point when BIG MAN encouraged Prez Hale to ride the Rio Grande trail to Ogden and take the FrontRunner back.

"Come on, it will be fun. We'll leave at 6:30 AM, get to the West Bountiful trail head and we catch the 9:07 AM train back".... NOT  As you will see, there were a few too many stops looking at shiny things and the extra baggage from holiday treats didn't help.

However, the ride back was BIG MAN's favorite as you can see him cursing at 79.5 mph eating a cliff bar.,,,, :-)

Tip of the Week = Bonking vs. Fatigue vs. Cramping -- Cycling Limiters

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1st stop to look at a COOL place to take grand-kids..... 

Hey, I know we are getting close to Ogden, just hang with me for a little longer

 See, I told you

 MAX SPEED.... 79.5 MPH, while eating a cliff bar

 Exact words from the camera man, 

"Man you are getting OLD, look at all those wrinkles and gray hair".. :'(

3 Feet When Passing Law

PCRs, obviously as cyclists we all would like vehicles to pass us with ample room and give us the proper courtesy. We know when driving ourselves to give ample room to cyclists but your friends who do not ride may not. Help spread the word and pass this video along to your friends who don’t ride and help all of us cyclists as a whole. Thanks for sharing and helping to make our roads safer for us!

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Happy New Year!

As the New Year begins, we all take time to reflect on the past and ask, "I know I'm getting a little older, but that doesn't mean I should RIDE LESS!" What will the new year bring????

• A chance to take back the Snowbird Hill climb trophy?
• Getting back on the horse after being bucked off and having 28 staples in your back?
• Continued lessons for the PCRs on how to take better pictures?
• Additional discussions on solving the challenges of the economy?
• More early morning couch/therapy time up Millcreek?
• MORE RIDES WITH YOUR BUDs?

Whatever the New Year brings, be grateful for the past and give thanks for the friendships that riding in the beautiful outdoors provides. Cheers to the New Year and don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits. 

Tip of the Week = DOs and DON'Ts of Group Riding

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