How to go 20mph for 20miles on a beat up bike

...on a mountainous path.
1. Get on your bike.
2. Ride halfway for about a hour
3. Have dinner at your friends place
4. Open his car's trunk.
5. Put your bike in it.
6. Return home in 10 min.

That said, I had fun getting to my friends place. I was in Alpharetta,
Ga last week on business and took to riding my colleagues bike
around during evenings. The trees are gorgeous, the whole place is so
lush with vegetation. This pond was right across from my hotel. I
would step into it but the algae and mud made for a surprisingly
colourful look.

You know, all this time when I was there, couldnt wait to get home but
now, that I am back, I miss it. The funny thing is, I didnt even do much there. Life is funny.

Now I can call it a day

It was the perfect ending to a long day. I had a fun night yesterday &
came home around 4. I then to wake up and go to hand out fliers for
saving my trail( it's a long story). The county is planning to build
the purple line metro along the trail and they are going to cut about
15 acres of trees in the process. I want the purple line just as much
but not at the cost of my trail which I ride everyday. We gave
proposed alternatives, but it's gonna be a tough battle. So, that
said there was a half marathon taking place on the trail and it seemed
a good idea to get public support. Anyway, came home and hit the sack
and woke up at 5.

I had to go downtown to pick some some stuff for my trip tomorrow and
just I was starting back my lieutenant called me and asked if I wanted
to for a quick bike ride. I rushed home and got ready. We started
around 6:30 from the River rd trail and ended back there at around
7:45 after making a 7 mile loop. I never had an idea there was such a
cool trail right in my backyard. I will try to put the trail route up
once I get it. Unfortunately I didnt take any pictures. There was some
beautiful spots like this really small beach kinda area by a creek
and a some cool ascents and descents. Its not as technical as Schafers
farm but still was fun riding it.

One of the reasons why I do mountain bike and other physical activities is that it takes my mind of other things. You have to fully concentrate when you are going downhill with rocks and what not or when you have steep climb in front of you. Its hard work for the body but rest for my mind :).

Update:

Heres the link for the trail that we went on Dashboard

Birds eye view, lit3rally

Am very much looking forward to next weekend. I have signed up for hang-gliding next Sunday. I have been wanting to do that for such a long time, found close to where I live. I am not jumping off a cliff which would have been cool but according to the website, we would be tagged to an airplane, taken up to 2300ft and let go.

Man, cant wait!!

Back in DC

Just got back after a week in Alpharetta, GA. It's been a fruitful
week and am glad to be home. It's interesting, this feeling that I
having. I have loved to travel all my life, never grew tired of it,
but for some reason this trip just made me wanna come back. Maybe, it
could be that I really worked :). Its like after the first day at the
gym. My mind must be feeling sore after a long period of unuse. Should
be home shortly. Have another loong weekend ahead with the fall fund
drive @ my squad and all.

I am leaving for Alpharetta again Monday, but it should be easier next
week since I have most of the stuff figured out. I am planning to go
around downtown Atlanta Monday/ Tuesday night. I know that's a bad
choice of day, have no other option. Really wanted to see the whale
shark @ the aquarium but it closes at 5.

Keep you guys posted

Mini-me

The real one...

We have a cat!

He's been around the house all day yesterday. Very friendly too. Guess
his owners on vacation. Bought him some cat food which he gorged.

It was such e welcome sight when he came to greet me after a tedious
return trip from NJ.

I was hoping to see him this morning but he had moved on. I kinda miss
him. He reminds me of my dog I had to give away 2 years ago.

Edit:

After some digging, I found his picture

Sivaraatri tonight

That just means no sleep tonight, my leg muscles are sore all over. Went Mountain Biking at the schaffers farm http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1205 this morning. It was good fun riding. The trail is single track but people were coming in the other direction too. There were some decent climbs but nothing too hard. The day wasnt too hot but did gulp 3 litres of water from my backpack.

My favourite part of the ride was where the track would have a short steep decent which would end in a stream and then followed by a short steep climb. You would splash the water, get dirty(which I love) and the cool water would make your feet feel refreshed.

80% of the track was through the woods but we did come across these gorgeous fields and open spaces which made the whole trip worthwhile. Should have taken more pictures, maybe next time.

We plan to go to Baltimore next week. Lets see how that pans out