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Real Ale Ride Rocks
My ragged team of cycling buddies sweated up and down some luscious Hill Country rollers this morning during my new favorite cycling event - The Real Ale Ride.
Honestly, what could be better than cruising around Central Texas on a bike for 50 miles, then rolling into a brewery parking lot for beer, BBQ and ice cream?
Nothing.
Which is why this morning’s ride with husband Chris, Charlie McCabe of the Austin Parks Foundation and none other than Mr. Road Rash himself Jason Whaley was so much fun.
Top 5 things about the ride?
Crossing the cool, clear Guadalupe River.
Smooth, low-traffic Hill Country roads.
Drafting off my husband for about 35 miles
The screamin’ downhill where Chris hit 46 mph (and I squeezed my brakes to death)
Pickle juice for all. (Just kidding! I hate pickle juice. Does anyone like that stuff?)
Here are some scenes from the ride:
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By MErider
May 30, 2009 5:28 PM | Link to this
Nice pics and report. Looks like a great ride. The men are awfully cute there!
By Chris
May 30, 2009 7:19 PM | Link to this
Great comments and pics. Thanks for sharing! Looked like a super good time.
By Lane
May 31, 2009 1:55 PM | Link to this
Dang, wish I coulda been there! Looks like a LOT of fun!