FAIRHILL JAMBOREE 2008

I was initially unsure about doing this ride. Fairhill is one of my favorite places to ride, but since I have ridden 4 times in the last 4 months, I was a little nervous. Our ride there usually go for a good 3-4 hours and I am not in great shape.

Well I am happy to say...I made all 18 miles of the ride and felt great!!!!!!!!! Lots of Phila rides there, and was happy to see Kim and Alex and Roger and Colleen. It is a rare treat to ride with these guys all together. It was like old times before parental responsibilities, on their parts, crept in. Thanks guys...had a great time.

Pictures of the "girls".

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Pictures from the night at my house.

Nice fall day in the wissahickon

Let the pictures do the talking.

Back to the WISSAHICKON...

Today after a hiatus of almost 4 months I returned to one of my favorite places on this earth. Wissahickon park. I started my mountain bike passion there 16 years ago, and have ridden there in all kinds of weather and through all 4 seasons. The trails there are like old friends. When you don't see them for awhile you really miss them.

I couldn't have had better friends to enjoy the trails with today. Treasa an M were perfect companions for my first foray in the woods. It was a spectacular day!!!! Thanks guys.

Pictures from my first ride back...felt good.

What a beautiful day to make my return to the woods. Jill, Elizabeth, Patrice, Marisha and I went to my favorite trails at Belmont Plateau. At first I was a bit tentative, but after I got going I rode a bunch of the logs. It was really great to see everyone again and the ride was perfect. Along the way we ran into Ed, Jimmy and Les. Thanks everyone..had a blast.

HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN:)

SAW THE DOCTOR TODAY.....I AM HEALED ENOUGH TO START MOUNTAIN BIKING!!!! (I DIDN'T LET HIM KNOW I HAD ALREADY STARTED A LITTLE BIT). THE X RAYS LOOKED MUCH BETTER THAN THEY DID ONE MONTH AGO. THE BREAKS ARE STILL THERE BUT SOME DEFINITE HEALING HAS OCCURED. IT MUST BE ALL THE MOUNTAIN DEW I DRINK DAILY!!!
LOOKS LIKE I WILL VENTURE OUT TO BELMONT ON SUNDAY. I STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO WITH THE STRENGTH IN MY CALF AND LEG. MY LEG LOOKS LIKE A "KANKLE" (KNEE GOES STRAIGHT DOWN TO ANKLE WITH NO CURVES). NO LOGS OR ROCKY DOWNHILLS YET, BUT SOON ENOUGH:)
SWAP MEET TOMORROW....YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

GREAT WEEKEND

Saturday started off riding down to the dragon boat festival on the Schuylkill river. It was a georgeous day and Treasa and I later met Jill. It was a bittersweet day for me, because I was supposed to be racing today on a boat. Since I broke my leg in July, I had to drop out. If you have never seen a dragon boat they are very large and have a total of 22 people on board. There are 20 rowers, one drummer, and a person that steers the boat. Usually the drummer wears some sort of funny hat or costume. It was very crowded, but it seemed to run as smooth as silk.
It was really nice to see Jill and talk to her for awhile. I have not seen her in months. Seems since I have been out of commission, I have lost contact with most of the people I used to see weekly. Mountain biking has been my social outlet for the past 16 years. I really miss all the rides and conversations with my friends. I will be back soon:)

Today I finished another project bike of mine....I know it is ridiculous..but I had to get another bike to make 9. My blog is called....... Frankie 9 bikes:) Against my doctors wishes, I went to VF park and actually rode on the trails. I felt pretty good and even rode over some logs. I have a really good brace to wear on my leg while biking. I didn't go back to the trail I got hurt on, and I don't expect to be riding anything that technical for another few months. I may even wait until spring to make my return to the site that has changed my life for the past few months.
Have another doctors appointment on Friday. It will be 14 weeks since my surgery at that point. Have my fingers crossed for some really good bone growth.

Next Saturday is the trexlertown swap meet/ flea market. I LOVE this event. I liken it to being a child and going into a giant toy store. I can't wait!!!!!!