The Saturday Ride 10/18

Can't say enough about this amazing weather. Fall is in full effect. There is something so PRO about shoe covers, vests, caps & warmers. And the look of filled jersey pockets by the end of a ride. This morning a bunch of us decided to do the Banded Suffering Charity Ride. It's a fundraiser for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Austin a junior on the HealthSouth Racing Team has Type 1. I gotta say it's really impressive managing this disease and competing in endurance sport. Kudos Austin! My buddies and I decided on the 50 miler. They had rides on up to 100 miles. The event was well run with lots of support. If you missed it this year check them out next year.

A small group started early to get some extra miles.

Coffee & pastries.

HealthSouth Racing Team.

Start.

In a mixed level ride it's important to get to the front.

Solid turnout.

Most teams represented.

Didn't take long for a smaller group to form.

The rhythm of the ride was weird early on.

Up and over Black Oak.

This is the section that is super scenic.

What a morning.

Good times.

Ozarkia.

Wheels Hot.

PCG and I have been enjoying the Yacht Club lately.

PCG went with the Autumn Harvest. Butternut squash, goat cheese, onion rings & spicy greens.

 Yum!

I went with the Pittsburgh. Salami, fries, egg & slaw. Let's Eat!

Natural State Sandwiches. The owners hail from San Francisco and serve up some hearty sandwiches. Check'em out!