Full Moon Rides

November 16, 2008

Once a month, the F***ing Bike Club gets together and has a ride during the full moon.  November 13th was an auspicious night for me. Since I had only been back in town for a couple weeks, I was surprised to hear all the things going on. The weather was unexpectedly beautiful considering the November days that bookended it. I got the invite with plenty of notice but I almost didn’t go.  I was so comfortable when about 10pm rolled around.  My friend called me and I told him I was staying in and staying cozy.  But I decided that I’d check the weather and it was just too perfect.  I decided that my life story would be a little more interesting with a few overnight rides in it.

Not too late, I grabbed my bike, put on a couple layers and met the FBC and my friend at Turtle Park for the rendezvous before the ride.

It was a long ride, my legs were burning, and I felt good waking up sore. We went from Turtle Park, to Maplewood, down through Webster Groves, Kirkwood, down a breathtaking moonlit Trail, onto South County and ended up at the BMX dirt jumps.  There was a stop along the way where some shennanigans went on.  Let’s just say one guy fell in a river, he was naked of course. You should go the next time, partake in the enjoyment.  The ride is different every time, so you never know what to expect.  You deserve to treat yourself to a night of camradarie and childish behavior.  People riding are on all kinds of bikes at all levels. The FBC is huge and full of great people!  Makes you feel lucky to be alive.  Even in December through February, I’m betting it will be worth braving the cold.

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