July 10 ride

I know this is an old Crazy lady list but since Leane is out of town, and I rode today I thought I'd take a stab at an update.  Vicky, Beth, Sheri and Stephanie met at 7:45 and rode at 8 AM.  Beautiful day!  As the bike path is fine despite the traffic circle construction we headed over the Brydan bridge and down to the bike path on the Clarkston side.  We rode over the Red Wolf bridge and headed west intending to go to Nisqually John or Jim or whoever that is for a 30 mile ride.  Beth got a flat at the pond so I stayed to unsuccessfully help her change her tire.  Crazy Italians, always making bike parts that noone knows how to handle.  Honestly, I think the tire and tube were one and the same, plus she had deep rims... Long story short: Sheri and Stephanie rode to Nisqually which as we know has a bathroom (can't blame them, Stephanie is 8 1/2 months pregnant, bathrooms I assume are important at this point)  I rode back to where I could get cell coverage to call Frank (Beth's partner and the owner of the Italian @$#^* bike with said naughty tire).  By the time I rode back to Beth, Sherri and Stephanie were keeping her company.  I sent S & S on their way as they have kids and some plans for the day.  I walked with Beth towards town until Frank showed up, then rode it in.  All told: 30 miles of biking, plus a little walking mileage.  Beautiful day, low wind, just enough to keep it below 90 degrees.  See what fun you are missing!  Excitement and adventure at every turn!  As far as I know we did not send Stephanie into labor although I told her to hit the bumps if she say any... Next week is the same time and place: 7:45 meet for 8 AM ride at the Southway boat ramp.  Vicky