Yea!! It happened on the last day of the year and it was only by 11 miles but I made it past 4,800 miles for the year. I ignored my sometimes rule to not ride when the temperature is less than 60 degrees. As I told my wife, there is an exception every rule.
As a side note, if you are interested in a personalized riding log book check out Personal Logs.com. My wife found this log before Christmas 2005 and ordered one. You can put a picture on the front cover with your own title.
In case you missed the opening announcement, Bike Werks has opened. Located in the Humblewood Shopping Center (19635 Eastex Freeway US59 North), owner Brian Hughes has a nice selection of bikes and accessories.
I stopped in today to check them out. With a clean store and displays easily reached I was able to purchase a tail light for my night time mountain bike riding and a long stem Presta tube to replace the one with 7 patches on my road bike.
If you need a bike or supplies stop in and visit them. Phone 281-446-1320.
I was reading a story in Inc.com about Chris Zane in Branford, CT. Zane has been owned a bike shop (Zane’s Cycles) since he was 16. Service is his key to success. He states he cannot compete against Wal-Mart on inventory or price but he can beat them on service. Any bike he sells comes with free lifetime maintenance.
This is an interesting story. Do you know of a shop in Texas like this one?
As 2006 nears an end I am trying to reach the mileage goal I set back in January. I am 47 miles short. Tuesday I went for a ride even though my self-imposed minimum outside temperature was not going to make it. This brought back memories of riding in below 30 degree weather many years ago although it was only 55 degrees. What a south Texas wimp I have become. With several days to go there are still opportunities to cut that 47 mile deficit down. Now if the rain will hold off.