Weekend's Ride: 6/18 - The chaos that is the first ride

To quote one of the eminent scientists of our times "human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" pretty much always sums up the first official ride of the season.  This year was no exception.  We had a great turn out - all told 20 riders headed out on the Inner City Loop (route here).  Lots of new faces too!

We left O'Neill's at a very brisk 6 am heading south toward the airport before picking up the Bosque trail (also called the Junkyard ride) looping south before turning north along the Bosque.  We rallied at Tingley Beach, then headed to the top of the Bosque, heading west on Alameda before hitting the Diversion Channel south back to the University and home.  There was all the normal Penultimate shenanigans - camaraderie, pushups, and fig newtons.

We had riders of vastly different skills, so we eventually split the ride at Alameda letting the main group speed toward home getting back to the start around 9:30, with the slower riders following.  But all in all, it bodes well for our year!  Go Domo!