Conditions weren’t ideal when I left for the ride today and the weather reports were calling for freezing rain coming into the area about 2:30 from the south west.  That was the general wind direction today as well.  Just a breeze really and the flags we saw were lazily waving. Before leaving for the ride I attended to a few rituals getting the bike and my clothing in order.  I am sure you do something similar.  First, get the bike ready, a quick cleaning, gear check, air in tires, lubrication.  Also, a visual check of the weather, wind, temperature.  Then decide on which layers to wear, type of gloves and hat. I arrived at the downtown Bakehouse a little early as I like to do.  IU was playing today against a tough opponent.  So were we: route 446.

Saturday, Jan 19

News reporter: “You’ve said that you saw what appeared to be three big wild cats on the roads of Bloomington.  Can you describe what you saw?” 

Witness: “I’m still a little shaken from the ordeal.  Exhausted really.  But I saw three of them.  They were stealthy and unbelievably fast, quiet and smooth.  But it was clear that these were the real deal.  They were getting away from me.  I don’t know why, but I decided to see if I could keep up with them.  It was like chasing a truck, and they kept getting further away.  My memory is so vivid, it’s as though the word PANTHER was written on them.”

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Join us for our 2013 Scholars Inn Bakehouse call out meeting and party.  The event takes place on Thursday, January 24th starting at 8:00 pm at the downtown Scholars Inn Bakehouse.  The address is 125 N College Avenue.  Anyone interested in learning more about the program and the upcoming season is welcome to attend! Food and beverages will be served.

You can find an application and waiver in the links here: http://www.scholarsinncycling.org/join.php.

Call Tom Saccone with questions: 812-320-6355