I had a particularly good GAL day today. I took off right after work and, for the first time, joined a local cycle club on one of their regular evening rides.
Awesome!
About 16 guys showed up, all from my town and including several who live within a few blocks of me and whom I had just never met. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming and we set off for a 2-hour (30+ mile) ride through some really pretty countryside that I didn't even know existed near our house. High speeds, curvy roads and and a big pack of cyclists leads to a lot of adrenaline and a great workout, and when we finally got back someone broke out a cooler full of beer.
I've been cycling for a while now, but never knew it was so popular and sociable here.
New friends, a competitive environment, a great workout, a social hour, and a chance to do it again every week...what could be better.
(well, don't answer that question )
Me 42, W 39, S8, S6, S2 M 11y, A & ILYBNILWY 11/08 Walking away from a bad situation.
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