[tbc] GRRnews: Howard’s 17th Annual New Year's Day Ride

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GRRnews: Howard’s 17th Annual New Year's Day Ride
 
Fellow Bikists,
 
The good news is that it is unlikely to snow this coming New Year’s Day; the bad news is that the temperature may be only in the thirties. The National Weather Service prognostication is:
 
Tuesday, January 1 at 1pm
Temperature: 37°F   Wind Chill: 31°F               Surface Wind: WNW 10G18mph
Sky Cover: 22%      Precipitation Potential: 1%    Relative Humidity: 51%
Rain: <10%          Snow: <10%                     Freezing Rain: <10%

However,  remember that we live in Oklahoma and the weather tomorrow may not be what is predicted today. That said, if your gumption and fortitude cause you to think bicycling on the first day of the year is a good idea regardless of how cold it may be; then I invite you to come pedal with me on New Year’s Day. If indeed the temperature is only in the thirties and the wind is blowing hard, it will probably be my plan: to don all the clothes that I can, ride a minimum of three miles, decide how many more miles to pedal (if any), never be far from my truck, and never leave Mohawk Park. After which, I purpose we drive someplace for some good hot chocolate. Hope to see you there at one o’clock!
 
Also … the morning of the First would be a good time to replace the battery in your bicycle computer. If you, like so many of us, have misplaced the computer instructions; you can most likely find them online. For my Tour Easy computer, I googled ‘Cat Eye Astrale instructions’; for Jack’s Bike E, I searched ‘Avocet 35 instructions’. Both attempts were successful
 
Howard's 17th Annual New Year's DayOne Ride – 2008 at 1:00 PM - On day one, month one, at one, I hope you will join me for your first ride of the year. Regardless of gale or chill, if it is safe to drive to Mohawk Park, we will casually pedal (10-15 m.p.h.) from Mohawk Park for at least three and as many as thirty miles. Distance and route will be influenced by wind and temperature. Suggest dressing for colder temperature and higher mileage. It remains unfortunate that this event cannot be an official club ride. For more information call Howard Thornhill, 665-3862.
 
Wishing pleasant pedaling to all and to all a GRReat New Year,
 
Howard
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Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, 
I no longer despair for the future of the human race.
 - H.G. Wells, writer (1866-1946))
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