Last Saturday was my first group ride with my chapter,  the CMA SonRiders.  We left Warner Robins, Georgia at 10 am and met some more people from our group in Byron, Georgia.  I was a little nervous and excited at the same time.  At first I was afraid that I was not able to keep up with everybody,  but I had no problems and enoyed every mile.  Juliette was very crowded.  We browsed through the museum and through the little town where the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" was filmed.  Our plan was to eat at the Whistle Stop Cafe, but there was a two hour wait, and we were too hungry to wait.  Instead we got on our bikes and rode to Buckner's in Jackson, Georgia.  Great choice, great food. 

What an awesome day and what a great ride.  I rode 176 miles that day (the furthest I been before was 50 or 60 miles) and it felt great.  I know for some  of you that's not much, but for me it was a lot, and I plan to put some real miles on my bike now and ride every chance I get.  

Also wanted to thank my friends that helped me make those first little steps to start riding in my back yard and then my neighborhood, and then the special friend that encouraged me to got me out there on the real road for my 50/60 mile trip, and of course the SonRiders that never doubted me and made it possible to go further.  

God bless and ride safe  

My Comments From: ChristySaunders 03 Nov 2007, 9:31 pm i didn't know there was a real whistle stop cafe!  i love that movie.  i am going to have to get down there!!!  cma is a great group to ride with. they are very respectful!  thanks for you reply to my blog.  i have already gotten my gold sticker, just waiting to get my patch at the next meeting.  From: greybeard 03 Nov 2007, 6:04 am yesterday 60 miles today 160 tomorrow the world it's yours to conquer enjoy ride free and be safe