I never did get out on my planned friday cross ride and instead spent the afternoon in the basement with a box of fresh parts to get a bike in order for the season ahead.
That done it’s going to take a good bit of effort to get the body to work to the same level as the machine but it should be enjoyable enough with plenty of good folks to ride with now and a new trail bike to break the monotony of the miles. Great things can be expected of the few Different But Alright Guys and Gals that may get out and race Cyclo Cross on BBWs this year. The first foray into the fold will be Bedford tomorrow, unfortunately the bank account won’t let me get my license and pay registration till my next pay check but Budd Bike Works will be represented by my buddy Benny riding for the Wheelworks squad in the cat. 4 race. I’ve ridden with this guy for years and he owns about 12.5% of the bikes I ever built, one of these people who is fast but never cared for the hole racing scene. I’m glad the frame I got him convinced him that going fast against someone will be fun.
Listening to WNBR while I wrenched I did hear a great broad cast of Free Speech Radio News and an interview with a lady that wrote a book I want to check out on the positive story that was lost with the call for fear and to arms that was pushed by the media about the great sense of purpose, connectedness and importance that was felt and acted upon by so many that survived or were touched by the events of 9/11, I got a little lump in the throat.
