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The Wedding Part 2
POSTED BY Willis on 10:49 PM under , , , , ,


Brittany and Me before the Wedding
Chris and His Arm Candy
Vince and Family
The Men
Timarie and Family
Love Stories...
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Francis

The wedding was beautiful I couldn't have dreamed of seeing something that fit the two of them more perfectly than what happened today.  It was an honor to attend and I can't wait to build more memories with the two of you.

Congratulations!

Willis out!

The Wedding
POSTED BY Willis on 10:10 PM under , , , ,
Awesome day to ride!


Looking Good!
Chris and the Highlander Jersey

This weekend I came home to Troy for the union of two of my friends.  Over the last summer I have grown closer to both Vince and Timarie than I ever imagined.  Ever since parting ways at graduation I never thought I would see either of them in my life again but that was foolish of me.  I must first say the two of you have opened my eyes to a whole new view on life, love and well life...  So to be invited to witness their union as a family was an honor that I had to take them up on.  So Friday Brittany and I set out on our adventure to come back to Troy.

I had been out searching for their gift when I overheard on the radio friday afternoon that 33W was closed at the Athens/Hocking county line due to a major accident.  So my plan was to take 50 to 35 and end up in Dayton, but Brittany insisted on finding another way to Lancaster.  So after using Google maps to plan the route I was set to take 56 -> 328 -> to 33.  But since this was an adventure it wouldn't be so easy.  We made our way on 56 past Lake Hope and finally we passed the first section of 328 but Google maps insisted I make a left onto 328N so we kept going until we found 328 at  left turn and took it.  After driving through some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen we found out we were really on 328S and Google maps had told us wrong, we should have taken that right.  But luckily I pulled out my WLMS (Willis Location Mapping Service, really just a map with my compass) and found out we were only about 5 miles from 93 which would take us back to 33.  So no need to turn around and we kept on trucking.  Finally after some sweet roads and fun driving we ended up in Logan and back on 33 and eventually home.

While driving I received a voicemail from Timarie that I really couldn't hear so when I got back in a service area I called her back to find out Vince was looking to ride Saturday morning before the wedding.  After letting them know I didn't bring a bike but with The Cove at home I said I would be down to ride anything, and we planned for a 9AM ride time.

After waking up around 7:30 I got to Vince's around 9AM with The Crew ready we decided to head out for the ride.  Vince and I were on our Mountain bikes but this was not a ride for speed, this was a quality ride.  


After spinning around for about 13-15 miles we landed back at Casa de Vee Tee.  Timarie was just leaving to head to Brookville to prepare for her big day.  After discussing some departure and arrival times I decided to hit the road so Vince could prepare for his big day.

Willis out!

Fat Tire Wednesday
POSTED BY Willis on 11:52 PM under , , , ,
With no early class on Wednesday I sent out another txt message tuesday night to line up a group for a morning ride. I got a single response from Bryan who said he was in.

So I woke up around 9 and decided to relax until around 10 to meet Bryan at 10:20. So after picking him up we headed to Sell's Park to ride the Athens Trail system.

We were rolling good and after passing a set of hikers I was feeling great, but knew Bryan who was battling a cold would soon need a rest so I pulled over and we chatted a bit and got back on the bike. A few minutes later I rode past two downed trees with their root balls exposed and a few seconds later heard Bryan's derailleur slap against the frame and figured he was close behind so I stopped to chat a bit but no Bryan. I headed back to find him standing next to his bike. He let me know he had taken a spill which after the ride he realized he had hit a root end-oed and slid on his side back first into a tree.

After a few minutes and making sure he could feel everything we were back on the trail. I could tell Bryan was feeling timid about riding so after the downhill sections I waited for him to catch up to keep him going. Not only was he sick and just had a wreck but he was riding a fully rigid Trek from the early 90's that is in desperate need of new tires and a set of pedals (I think I said that about monday too). But seriously the kid has some balls to do what we do on that bike and never complains he only asks for more.

I'll be hitting up the trail again tomorrow solo and then it's home for the Vee and Tee Wedding and the return of the Cove to Athens.


Willis out!

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Monday Riding
POSTED BY Willis on 11:22 PM under , , , ,
A few days late but I started the week off with some MTB action.  I sent out an Athens wide TXT message to my riding friends (well only 3 of them) that I was looking to ride at 2:30 since I got out of class at 2.  Well I got 2 no go's and one conformation so we planned to head to Dow lake for a lap around.

I've only ridden this trail once before and it was full of wet spots where it dipped down to the lake as well as being pretty well tore up from equestrians using the trail.  The first half of the loop is a very fast and low section that rolls right long the side of the lake.  A few climbs keep the heart rate up and quick downhills to keep the blood rushing.  My riding partner Bryan was riding a fully rigid Trek 6000ZX from the early 90's.  Last year I gave him a tune up and a set of my old tires but he is in desperate need of a new set as well as some clipless pedals.  Even though these are temporary fixes for the bike it will make his current riding experience much more enjoyable.

I was rocking the single speed like usual it was showing some signs of wear so looks like I'll need to give it a once over before the next ride.  After a few hairy downhills on the second half of the loop I only bailed out once but that was mainly due to trail damage from the horses.  We made it to a new section that went back up the hill and lead to some really great technical riding.  It was so much fun that I have decided to make it my solo training course and just ride it back and fourth until I get tired on my solo rides.  It mixes technical single-track with some interesting obstacles that keep you on your toes.  Well that's all I got another MTB session tomorrow (Wednesday) morning with Bryan maybe I'll come up with a more entertaining story after the ride.

Willis out!