A group of us New Mexicans that participate in the i-BOB discussion group decided to meet in real life and go for a bike ride. We chose one of the windiest days you'll ever see to do so, which made it quite memorable. For example, follow the bounding tumbleweed. Also note the dust cloud that was heading our way.
Here's our band of merry men at the start of the ride. It's clear that we're at the start because Don is still with us. He was smart enough to foresee big trouble with the wind and turned around within 5 minutes. The rest of us plugged along 14 miles into the wind and sand and tumbleweeds before enjoying a very nice tailwind back.
Jaime and Ryan enjoying a reprieve from riding into the wind. I owe Ryan a huge favor. After the official ride, we rode up Tramway to my neighborhood together. My legs were cooked, so he was my windbreak for the southward part of tramway. Also, he didn't leave me behind on the climb. Thanks, Ryan.
Patrick demonstrates why it's best to not mention how long it has been since your last flat tire.
Dr. Moscaline won the award for largest distance traveled to do the ride, coming all the way from Los Alamos.
We saw camels and llamas, not at the zoo. I'll have to learn the story behind these animals on a future adventure.
Maybe the next NM i-BOB ride will be in Santa Fe. And maybe some womens like Jill will be there.
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