Friday Ride 01/01/21

 Fellow Riders,

• Looks like the weather is going to control the potential first Friday ride of the new, and hopefully, better, year.  The forecast hasn't really budged from high probabilities of rain this Friday, so no ride is planned.  Thanks to Jim H. for the cartoon with a sentiment I'm sure we all share with Snoopy.  I guess we still have to struggle with some rainy and cool Fridays in the meantime.    Steve

Friday 12/25/20 - No Ride - Merry Christmas!!

 Fellow Riders,

• Just to confirm, not riding Friday.  Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!     Steve

Friday 12/18/20 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Although the Friday morning forecast is looking sunny and fairly chilly, I think I'll plan to go for a shorter ride than usual.  I thought I would ride on some Oconee County roads and make a stop at Fatz Café in Seneca, where The Donut Wagon food truck will be stationed.  They make donuts on the spot and have coffee and hot chocolate.  If you're up for the ride, we'll leave the Tate Realty office parking lot at 10 am.  Hope to see you there.    Steve

Planned Route

• The forecast was correct regarding the cool temperatures.  That didn't keep Dan, Neil, and Rich from joining me for a crisp ride through Oconee County and around Lake Cherokee.  We definitely utilized our electrified gear and the ride was comfortable.  When we arrived at The Donut Wagon, Len, Gary and spouse Peggy, were there already enjoying a donut and some of the coffee and hot chocolate.  We joined them and especially appreciated the hot coffee. Amazing that it didn't feel cold standing the sun after riding at 40 - 50 mph for an hour.  Overall, it was another great day on two wheels.    Steve

Trying to warm up my donut!!

At least we started when
it got above freezing.

Friday 12/11/20 Ride

 Fellow Riders,

• Friday looks like a sunny and dry day for a ride.  I plan to start the ride at 10 am so we can pick up a few degrees before heading out to meander through Pickens and Greenville counties.  The ride will be a little shorter and we should be back between noon and 12:30 pm.  We'll stop for a break around half way.  If a cool non-breakfast/lunch ride works for you, we'll leave the Allen Tate Realty office parking lot at 10 am.  Hope to see you there.  Remember - you can no longer access the realty parking lot from Key Mart.   Steve

• Riders joining me today included Len, Dan, David D., Neil, Gary, John, Steve G., and Charley.  It was a good day to stay in the lower elevations and avoid the colder temps in the mountains.  We stopped in Marietta, SC, for a brief break.  Gary headed off to take care of some errands, and eventually, Neil peeled off to head for Timms Harley in Anderson for a HOG ride.  The rest of us finished off the ride with some nice views of Table Rock as we made our way home.  I had a couple of riders tell me they had no idea where we were at times, which as the ride leader, is something I like to hear.   Overall, it was another great day on two wheels.    Steve

Table Rock

 

Friday 12/04/20 Ride

 Fellow Riders,

• This Friday is not looking good for a ride. It seems like rain is a certainty and it's just a matter of when it will start.  I'll hold off on planning a ride for now, and will send out an email by 8 am Friday morning to say whether or not I'll be riding.  Maybe the rain will push off until later in the day.  Stay tuned.   Steve

• I'm not planning a ride today. We'll try again next week.   Steve

Nope!!