Monday, January 17, 2011

The 17th

Yes, already 17 days gone in 2011. The twelve days of Christmas have long passed and the Christmas decorations are well down. We took them down on Elvis' birthday. No disrespect to the King intended.

Is it unusual that it is only after the days begin to grow longer that we feel the heavy burden of Winter? The coldest days are now coming. But even in the deepest, darkest, most frigid of Winters there is hope. That shining city on the hill. The path to the fulfillment of one's deepest desire stretched out before you. The hope of all men within ones very grasp.

Yes, ...

Rays is open.


The latest monthly meeting of the Metro Mountain Bikers (most probably soon to be part of IMBA) was held at Ray's. Because of their late opening a season pass is a mere $200. Open until May1st. Otherwise it is $19 for a day pass. $12 on BMX night, Sundays. And the BMX'ers are not where MTB'ers would enjoy riding. Bike rentals are $10 for the day or bring your own. Two levels of riding pleasure, the pump track still to be completed.


For those coming from out of town there is a Comfort Suites at the nearest expressway exit. A couple restaurants there and more including fast food two mile east on your way to Rays. At those food stops you turn north for a couple more miles and you've found your Winter Mountain Bike Haven.

What struck me about Ray's was all the seating. Lots of picnic tables. People ordered out pizza and others brought there own drinks. Some sofas and a TV showing mountain bike films over a fake fireplace. They have vending machines also.

Looking at my exercise log and then my scale, I found no surprises. I have done little yet this year and it shows. That will soon change. But a great start for the blog. Me providing that insightful insightliness only I can provide, lightening the hearts of my readers with my rapier wit, and promoting the work and welfare of others seeking and never receiving any reward or similar consideration in kind.

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