Z-Man's Blog

Hey Bloggerz...

Just wanted to update with some random thoughts after this year's MS 150...

-Thanks to all who supported with either Money or good-thoughts.

-Man, it was windy. This was my 7th ride and, maybe, the most challenging. Just a non-stop push against a good 'ole Texas Headwind. Everyone... from experienced riders to beginners said it was tough. I can imagine a lot of first-timers might not come back...which would be too bad.

-10 year-old Cian McConnell ... who was a guest on the Morning News last week... had a great ride. I found him along the road Sunday... and rode for a little bit with him, and his father. Great Kid.

-As much as I like Houston... Austin, and the State Capitol, is a beautiful sight at the end of the 180 miles.

-My buddy George, with whom I do a lot of riding, is a great friend to have on the road.

-My wife, Mrs. Z is pretty tough, too... as are all my friends who laughed, ate, grimaced and pedaled our way there.

-If you read Ken Hoffman's column in today's Chronicle... I can attest to his delerium when we met on that elevator... and was wearing a Fox 26 cap, not a bike helmet. Oh... and he said he needed candy... badly.

 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/hoffman/5
700224.html

I can hardly wait unitl next year.

Z