Dear AdventuRiders,
First of all, many of the Recreation Departments don't have their Spring catalogs out yet. Don't worry about signing up (yet). Come ride with us!
As I am finding all my biking stuff again I made up a checklist for you.
- Find your bike and dust it off, defrost it or both.
- No, not your spouse's bike!
- Make sure it fits and works properly and hasn't been hit by a snowblower.
- Lubing the chain is always a good idea.
- PUMP UP YOUR TIRES. There is no way that the tires held enough air over the Winter. Riding on low tires is no fun. As a last resort, I will have a pump with me. You should get into the habit of pumping up your tires at least once a week.
- See #5 - This is important for your enjoyment of the ride. Please have me pump up your tires before we leave if necessary.
- See #5 - If you need to use Fearless Leader's pump, please get there 15 minutes early.
- You MUST have an ANSI approved bicycle helmet. I have one spare, first come first served.
- You will want a water bottle.
- You will want an assortment of layered clothing, gloves, perhaps a really thin hat. It's supposed to be just above freezing when we leave tomorrow.
- A signed Waiver of Liability, yes, initial all the yellow spaces too.
- I will have a few Waivers of Liability with me if you need one.
- A smile on your face, at least by the time we return.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole