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Mesquite Bike Ride
Jun 4, 2007 | 8:37 PM
Category: Sports
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I'm not always sure where to post a blog comment, but I'll try sports for this one.  John Hamarly should be touting this in his spots!  If you are looking for a great way to excercise try biking.  Not the Harley kind, but the two or even three-wheeled kind.  There are bike rallies just about every weekend during the spring, summer and fall with routes for just about any rider.  I didn't see this on the news, but there was a great ride this past weekend in Mesquite.

At this ride there were upright/diamond frame riders on two wheels, recumbent riders on two or three wheels, tandems (both upright and recumbent), and handcycles.  Riders varied in age and ability from tots to old folks and from the really physically fit to those just starting.  The routes were varied with low miles for beginning riders or those out to ride with their family, 20 miles, 40 miles, and 56 miles, all leaving from the rodeo grounds.  The routes were all well marked and intersections were manned by the very friendly Mesquite Police.  There were rest stops along the way manned by volunteers offering cold beverages, fruit, protien bars, cookies, and all kinds of snacks to energize the riders for the next leg.  The Mesquite Fire Department was there in full force.  At the end of the ride, cyclists were treated to lunch and Blue Bell ice cream.  The folks in Mesquite do this every year.  Get on your bike and start riding. 

Next week is the Collin County Classic.

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babysister138 read my blog view my photos
Jun 5, 2007 | 3:59 PM

Reminds myself to stay away from the Mesquite Rodeo area, during bike ride.
I was trying to go to work once during one of these rides, and was told by an officer, I couldn't take my regular route. because of the bike route.
It is all for a great cause, and probably lots of fun for the riders, but regular traffic shouldn't be compromised because of it.
suecoop read my blog
Jun 5, 2007 | 7:08 PM

Once a year isn't a big deal. Heck we close roads for parades and such. Try having to navigate through a neighborhood with ballparks for youth, a stadium or ball park, or Six Flags. That's on a sometimes daily basis when you consider youth sports.
It was great to be able to ride with some control of traffic since some drivers seem to resent sharing the road with bikes.
babysister138 read my blog view my photos
Jun 7, 2007 | 1:41 PM

Is Hammer going to be there?
suecoop read my blog
Jun 7, 2007 | 5:21 PM

It was last weekend. I didn't see him, but that certainly doesn't mean he wasn't there.
chardoney read my blog view my photos
Jun 15, 2007 | 11:01 AM

wow, I got worn out just reading... :(
chardoney read my blog view my photos
Jun 26, 2007 | 12:11 PM

You've been gone too long! Come on back. :)
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I am married with three grown children. The last one just moved out so we are experiencing "empty nest" quite happily. No dogs, no cats, or anything else to take care of. I am a proud American, Texan and Southern woman. I am very proud of my son, who is serving in the US Navy. I am bilingual as I speak English and Texan. We are currently looking to relocate in Farmers Branch.

Member Since: 11/15/2006


 

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