Shortly after I sent an email yesterday asking if there would be one, Erich sent out his email inviting us to the ride-to-the-ride for today's Old Guy's Ride. Dennis W, the usual leader, couldn't be there, so Ira S led us today. He wanted to use the shorter route for the McBride Ride, but that was a bit too short, so he led a short loop first - then back to the starting park - then the McBride loop (more of less) - then back to the park.
After the ride, Lynne M led a mutiny of the ride-to-the-riders, and took a different, somewhat longer route back, which recapitulated some the the route we'd done (Erich and Al L were, I think, the only ride-to-the-riders who went straight back).
Here's the route. You may not want to play it in the player, you might get dizzy.
I chatted with Bruce K at the break. The rumor was he had retired, but it sounded more like he had been forced out, although he seems to be OK financially and have a good plan for how to proceed. And, frankly, he looked better than I ever remember seeing him. Whether it's retirement or unemployment, it looks good on him.
Tonight and tomorrow are the memorial service and funeral for the late Frank Angelucci. Several of the Old Guys were talking about attending the obsequies (or explaining why they would not). I did not know him well, or the family at all, although I wish them well, and they are in my thoughts.
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