RIDE REPORT
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, Bustin’ In
Ride Leader: Roy Westerberg
29 miles, 10:00 am start from Stow Shopping Center, Stow, MA
Riders (7): Roy, Butch Pemstein, David Fay, Gene Ho, Richard Vignoni, Selig Saltzman, and Wing Chow.
The day was surprisingly pleasant despite sub-freezing temperatures, thanks to full sunshine, no wind, and clean, dry roads. Seven of us gathered at the start, well bundled against the cold, and after several minor delays we started out. After just a few miles we made a couple of stops due to one bike’s mechanical problems. Gene, our Ace Mechanic, worked on it and in a few minutes had it in a state of definite rideability, if not quite factory perfection, and we continued on our route. One rider had gone on ahead and we did not see him again until he and we got back to the parking lot at about the same time.
The ride proceeded smoothly after that, although we were somewhat slow on the many uphills and we had a number of regrouping stops. When we arrived back at the start, four of us went for lunch or beverages at three different restaurants, one to Dunkin Donuts, one to Emma’s, and two to Red Ginger. So much for group solidarity.
Thanks to Richard for sweeping the entire ride, and to all the riders for being friendly, cheerful, and companionable.
Report by Roy Westerberg.
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