Scott, Ian, and me in front of Hayden Library on ASU's Tempe campus
Scotty, Ian, and I got out on the trail this morning for a sort of unofficial pre-training training ride from ASU to Chapparal Park in Scottsdale and back. The route was 20.6 miles, most of which was on the Greenbelt's multi-use path. This was Ian's first ride with Scott and me.
Ian and Scotty on the path around Tempe Town Lake
It was a beautiful morning to ride... The most beautiful sight of all was seeing WATER in Tempe Town Lake again for the first time in months. After leaving the ASU campus and heading north on Mill, we took a lap on Tempe Town Lake before heading toward Scottsdale.
There was, however, an unusual amount of dog poop on the path today. We were calling out "POOP!" much more often than sand, glass, bumps, etc. It really bothers me that so many people don't feel like they have any obligation to pick up after their pets. Disgusting - but nothing surprises me in Arizona.
Ian fishing Little Red Riding Hood's shoe out of the drink
It is also worth noting that rookie ALC cyclist Ian came to the aid of a young girl in... well, I guess you could say distress. Somehow, this young girl managed to lose her shoe in the stream that runs along the Greenbelt. Ian stopped and fished it out for her. We're still not sure how this happened and didn't ask any questions, but it was nice to see a new cyclist demonstrate the kind of goodwill that is such a part of the AIDS LifeCycle ride experience. Gold star for Ian!
Sporting the cardinal and gold in honor of Kerry Castillo this morning...
One final note... I wore the USC socks that Kerry Castillo sent out from Los Angeles this morning. I know she'll be proud I sported the cardinal and gold in her honor this morning. FIGHT ON, Kerry... FIGHT ON!
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