HATTARICK Ride Reminder

[Ray George]

Just a reminder about the ride. Brett, Scott and I are definitely
riding. Dylan Menges lives in Circleville but he is willing to come
into Columbus to take two more riders down. If you need to coordinate
with him his mobile is 740-601-0184.


Folks, the ride you've been anticipating for almost a year is.... One
week away!

8th Annual HATTARICK - Hockhocking Adena Trail To Athens Ride In the
Cold for Koffee
Saturday, January 3, 2009 10:00 AM Start

Friends, this is the only ride in Ohio that's downhill in both
directions. You have to ride it to truly appreciate its’ nuisances.

(IF you are 80+ years old, the 'and back' portion of the ride may be
waived)

Day of Ride:
9:15 - 9:45 AM Arrive at Hocking Technical College Parking Lot, in
Nelsonville, OH – Across the RR tracks from all those quaint log
cabins. Dress for the weather, take extra gloves; if you wear
sandals, don't worry, you won't be alone.

10:00 AM Leave the parking lot (preferably on your bike & on the
trail)

This is a social ride, not a race. Some riders are talking trash, but
it's usually about how little they generate, composting techniques,
how to keep worms alive in winter, the size of their biomass, etc.

Everyone comes prepared to contribute at least one joke, one recipe,
and one comment on how they wouldn't have missed this for anything.
See what I mean? No trash talk.

11:30 ish Brunch/Lunch in Athens (Dutch treat)
12:45 ish Leave Athens for return trip (be prepared & count on
better, or worse, weather on the way back)

2:00 ish Arrive back at HTC. (pack up, turn up the car heater, go
somewhere warm)

If you've never completed a HATTARICK, you should. Otherwise, you
can't brag that you did.
You can't check it off your list. You birdwatchers know what I
mean.

If you have completed one... hey, forgive and forget, okay? And
you'll be glad to know, thanks to some savvy investments during the
2008 recession, the HATTARICK remains on sound financial footing. The
prizes this year will be double last year's amount.

Remember:
HATTARICK riders are found in that small loop created by the
intersection of those people crazy about cycling, and those who are
just plain nuts.
The 2008 ride was a perfect example. It was so cold Pete Hill had to
wear his winter flip-flops with the shag carpet footbed. See what I
mean by nuisance?

So bring all the cycling clothing you own, be prepared for every
contingency, and do the ride the governor of Ohio refers to as "a lost
opportunity to read more about the coming recession".
See you Saturday.

Rick Holt