It was good football weather for the banquet ride tonight at Island Lake Recreation Area. It didn't downpour but it misted just enough to cause a nuisance. In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the bike tour, Mark recreated his fall from '03. It was only seconds when we were talking about that nasty fall that we heard an "ohhh!!!!" There weren't any witnesses but looking at the pictures below, the bike looks like it took a bit of a tumble. The fall colors are just about 1/2 way there to peak. For you nature freaks out there, we got to witness a Common Juniper tonight on the trails (pictured below). While I thought the Juniper had 
something to do with the planet alignment, little did I know it is a densely branching shrub or small tree having pungent blue berries used to flavor gin; widespread in the northern hemisphere (looked it up). So there is the educational part of our entry today.
something to do with the planet alignment, little did I know it is a densely branching shrub or small tree having pungent blue berries used to flavor gin; widespread in the northern hemisphere (looked it up). So there is the educational part of our entry today. For the year, the anniversary tour was a good one. Our aging bodies can't work it like we once did but it was fun still the same. I am thankful that my friends aren't into the spandex riding outfits. That is just not a good look. I have to say the Spring Mill Pond parking lot at Island Lake will always give me a giggle each time I go by it. The best ride of my life.
A banquet wouldn't be complete without some awards. While he wasn't in attendance tonight, Ed took honors for rider of the year this season. Kudos on the dedication Ed.
Too bad for the Tigers but they didn't deserve it.
Trail Head
