Jim Whaley, Mike Purvis, Brad Goldberg, Mitch Kersting

20+ miles in 3 hours (two full laps).  Spicer 29er SS (32x18)

As Brad and I washed our bikes at my house we were pleasantly surprised by how nice the weather was and decided to spin over to Cherokee.  A shout out to Jim Whaley and we were off to meet him at Big Rock around 1 PM on a super nice, sunny, April afternoon.  We picked up Purvis in route, and somehow all ended up at the rendezvous point at the same time.  As we set off, Mitch, fresh off a lung busting, Rustinski-pace, Cycler’s Cafe training ride, joined our troupe.  The trails were in great shape, and I was feeling pretty good, so I took the lead and just let her go.  It was one of those days when you remember how much you love this, the bike disappears, and you just seem to float over the trail.  I did lay it over once coming down from Seneca golf course, but everyone laughed at how far I slid and made sure I was okay.  It was so much fun that I forgot to eat and was starving when...

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Brad Goldberg, Kiet Do, Mike Faulk also starring Melinda, Aaron, and Sonya (sorry I don’t know you last names ladies)

25 miles XC in 3 hours.  Spicer SS running 32x18

After checking the weather and calling ahead about trail conditions we rolled into the park around 11.  The standing water on the slope above the parking lot was discouraging, but we ventured up hoping for dry trails on higher ground.  Once in the woods we were not disappointed, and with the exception of a few (avoidable) wet spots, were treated to another great day of mountain biking in Brown County State Park.  At least until we crossed the road at Hesitation Point.  For some reason...

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Tonight.  MTB Depot & ‘Cross Supply.  7:00PM.  Small batch brews and vino to rep our favorite riders.  Official Louisville premier of Road to Roubaix by Masterlink Films.  Free and family friendly. Get pumped for the greatest cycling race in history (atmo).  It’s only one week away.

See you there.