Sunday morning RIDE! Do it for America...

Like clockwork, Harry just sent me the latest info for the weekly Sunday morning RIDE that departs Posse East at precisely 8:20 in the AM every Sunday morning (hence the catchy title, eh). What's the theme for this week? AMERICA!

WE’RE AN AMERICAN RIDE

Well, the Tour de Frawnce is finally over. That means that for the next eleven months we can turn on the TV or open up the sports page without being drowned in a tide of drivel spewed by Euro-twits with XXXL egos who firmly believe that the universe revolves around Grand Tour bicycle racing.

To celebrate our return to reality, join us on the Sunday Morning Ride with No Particular Agenda. You don’t have to wear Spandex shorts. You don’t have to wear a jersey with dozens of corporate logos. You don’t have to wear those Elton John-looking cycling shades with the white rims. You don’t have to ride fast. You can ride whatever kind of bike you want, and we won’t weigh it to see if it’s “legal”. In short, this is an all-American, everybody welcome ride. Screw elitism!

This week’s ride will roll (as usual) from the Posse East at 8:20 on Sunday morning. (Sorry about the early hour, but dying from heat stroke is soooooo not cool.) The route will be determined immediately pre-launch. Suggestions are encouraged.

Those of you who have ridden with us before know how we roll. For those who haven’t, please read the blah-blah below. It’s important. Really.

• Some of us are down with the fixed gear deal, but mostly we’re just about riding. Bring whatcha got and ride with us.

• Every cyclist is responsible for his or her own safety and well-being. We assume that everyone is familiar with basic rules of cycling safety and has enough hours in the saddle to feel comfortable with his or her ride. Use of helmets is optional (but highly recommended). Use of headphones, earbuds, Blue Tooth headsets or any other form of electronic distraction is discouraged. (It’s a SOCIAL ride, dammit!) All traffic laws and rules of right-of-way will be observed. Here’s the deal:

SAFETY FIRST!!!!!

If someone gets killed, it ruins the ride for everybody.

• This ride is 25-30 miles long through mostly urban and suburban areas. There will be ample opportunities to refill liquids and obtain calories.

• IT’S HOT OUT THERE!!!!! Bring a water bottle. Bring two water bottles.

• There is no SAG support on this ride. Bring a spare tube and something that will inflate it.

• The purpose of this ride is for everyone to have a good time and (we hope) to become better cyclists. We ride at a social pace, and all skill levels are welcome. This is a 25-30 mile ride over flat to moderately-rolling terrain. If this is consistent with your riding experience, or is perhaps slightly more challenging than what you’re accustomed to, you should have no problem going the distance.

Come on, y’all. Join us and ride just ‘cause you like to ride!

This American has a problem with getting up in time for this ride, but one of these days I'll make it. It's just that 8:20am on a Sunday is typically so close to 3-4am Saturday night...