2008 The Year in Pictures

In looking back at 2008 I have done considerably less riding than previous years but at the same time have gained a better appreciation for the rides that I am able to get in. In the past I would do many rides out of habit or necessity. For example pre-riding for a race or a weekly group rides. My riding this year has been more diverse as well completing a century on the road one week, a cross country ride the following, and then some downhill at Diablo. I really enjoy being on the bike I feel it is the best way to enjoy Nature or go sightseeing in a city. You can get around to more places than if you were on foot and are still part of your surroundings unlike if you were in a car or other enclosed transportation.

Here are some Photos and links from rides that have taken place in 2008

January Allaire State Park - Great for winter riding sandy soil -Tiger woods is great.

March - Cunningham Park in Queens NY

Lots of twisty singletrack and jumps but a short loop - Very Fun

April - Papal Pedal: The Pope was in NYC so we took a road ride over the GW then Downtown and over the Brooklyn Bridge

May - Diablo Freeride park (US Open)

Memorial Day weekend my first time to Diablo.

July - Century Ride A story about an "epic" century

August - A great month for some firsts.
Katie Lamden completed her first Darkhorse 40 and wrote a guest post

Doug completed his first road century at the Ramapo Rally it wa my 1st time doing the rally the following weekend I did my second Livestrong-100

(Not Doug)

September - Jorba Mountain Bike Festival A day of Rides, Contests, and Jeff Lenowski. Lots of Manufactures on site such as Specialized and Giant were there with Demo bikes.

October - Return to Diablo: After a summer of riding It was back to Diablo the riding was great. If you have not been to Diablo you should try it.

November - A month with my annual Birthday ride at Mahlon Dickerson and The Thanksgiving Day Ride at Waywayanda

December - We pretty much rode at Skyline and Ringwood