burlington kids...

several jokers, namely tracy, amanda, scott, and nick, from burlington headed up yesterday with hopes of riding sugar, and then joining the group ride in the evening. i joined up with 'em for a very nice lunch at atlas (thanks!), and then some riding. while the rain thwarted our plans of riding sugar, we headed out with a couple more iowa citians, and i learned some new paths. a very nice little ride. finally we joined up with the college green / county building all-rolled-into-one group ride and headed out into the wind. the group set a quick pace considering the headwind we were dealing with. i got a shot to pull twice. two short pulls...and then it happened...right after my 2nd pull, as i was dropping to the rear...some joker pseudo-attacked...and i got shelled off the back like i wasn't moving. i tried my best to catch 'em, but was hurting pretty bad. but, all was not lost, shortly thereafter, the sky opened, and the gods sent me a miracle, in the form of ...the tandem...pulling a small train of about 5 riders. i grabbed on and hung on for dear life, and sure enough we were gaining on the group. caught up with tracy and amanda, then the three of us, decided to pop back around into town, this time with the wind. a smart move. 200 miles this weekend, 50 yesterday...has left me tired. so, i'm off to rest, in the form of a movie-induced-coma-style-power-nap.

thanks to the burlingtoners for letting me tag along, i had me a good day yesterday.