I won’t lie to you. I’m going to wimp out on this ride report a bit. I’ve been too busy this week and these things take time. The limited amount of pictures that I took will have to do the talking.

Know this though: I rode well. Mark Thomas was disappointed with my lack of vomiting the last couple of rides.  I think he is going to have to get used to it. I’ve been feeling really good.

I’ve also mentioned in the past that a 300K was my benchmark for my new’ish saddle. I’m glad to say that the Regal has been good to me. It is a definite keeper for this here butt.

I plan on driving down to the Oregon Randonneurs’ 300K this weekend and am crossing my fingers that the weather is kind. I’m not really counting on it though. I’ve gotten too luck on my rides so far this year. I’m pretty overdue for a wet weather pounding.

P.S. Thanks to Gary for putting on an awesome “urban” ride. Special thanks for letting me eat almost 3 Tofu Bahn Mi’s throughout the day. I dare say that might be my future rando food. Watch out for the jalapeno!

I’ve been slacking off quite a bit on the bike riding front just in time for the holidays. Oddly enough, I’ve been commuting by bike a bit more than usual, just not going on quite as many rides for fun on weekends. I’m not sure if the two are related.

I’ve picked up a few books by Michael Pollen that have got my brain pushed into new directions lately. Both “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” and “In Defense of Food” have got me to reassess my values on what is healthy. He speaks truths that the government seems to want to dance around. Eat more vegetables, less meat (though it doesn’t not encourage you to drop them), and eat less of everything.

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