Family Bike Ride

We found a family friendly bike ride and decided to check it out on Saturday morning. Not only could we all get out and do one of our favorite activities, but it was for a great cause (Make A Wish) so we went for it. A few things:

One, there were only three route options - 12 miles, 42 miles, and 60 miles. Um, I haven't ridden my bike more than 12 miles since I've had Aiden. Ryan, the always athletic type, wanted the entire family to ride 42 miles.

Two, Hah. That's what I said about riding 42 miles. Both for my sake, and because Aiden hasn't ridden in the carrier for much more than an hour. The 42 mile option would mean about 3 hours at my pace. Pretty sure we would have no happy campers at the end of that ride.

Three, by family bike ride I mean we all showed up together. Aiden and I did the 12 mile route, and Ryan did the 42 52 mile route. What's that? I didn't mention there was a 52 mile option? There wasn't. The entire ride was poorly marked and Ryan added an extra 10 miles because he missed a turn. (And I'm even happier Aiden and I stuck with the wimpy 12 miles.....Ryan wasn't even a happy camper by the time he pulled in. At least Aiden or I...maybe both of us...would have been crying if we'd ridden 52 miles.)

It was a good time overall. I wasn't sure how little man would do but he was great. The weather took a turn for the nasty so the time (read 2 hours) we spent waiting at the finish line for Ryan was very chilly and misty and uncomfortable but we survived....and in good spirits. I think we'll do it again sometime.

Ready to roll out!

Aiden was a little confused about where he was riding....

I love my bike, but I wouldn't be opposed to someone towing me every now and again.