Yesterday (Saturday March 30th, 2013) was my first ride with the Team Mocha Trio. I started out on my own in the crisp early morning chill. I headed out of my addition, wondering what in the world did I commit to by saying I would ride this morning. I have been babied by the warmth of the gym over the winter months and not even five minutes into it, my feet were numb. I actually found myself fighting the urge not to call the guys and say see you next week. The only thing that stopped me was the excitement to get the year started.
As I continued out and down the road, I felt myself warming. Then I heard my phone let me know I had a new message. As I looked, it was a message saying, " Pretty chilly out there boys...." Funny how instead of finding myself agreeing, I quickly sent a message back saying, give it a few minutes on the bike and before you know it, you will be warm! Man am I glad we carried on! It was the ride I needed. No, it wasn't a rocket pace, it wasn't a long distance, no we didn't set any records. We just peddled! We started out and before you knew it we were downtown. I'm sure we got there a little quicker because George (part of our team mocha trio) decided to do a sprint on the trail and no sprint can go uncontested! We even found ourselves reminiscing about the Inaugural Tour De Fort as we peddled through the streets of Fort Wayne.
As we worked our way back we decided a quick coffee would be great, it would be even better if any of us thought to bring cash! As we peddled back, we came to the conclusion that we are Team Mocha and going to Mocha Lounge.....we can start a tab, right? We continued our ride down Covington road, and pulled into the parking lot, and as we graced the crew with our presence...they applauded! It was a welcome much needed, because it was kind of like the deal maker for our tab! How could they turn us down after that welcome?
We sat at the bar, listened to the barista heckle us because according to her we "Stunk", enjoyed not only our tasty beverages and snack but more conversation. Gearing up for our first legit ride, Tour De Cure, a ride to fight diabetes. Our first one is in Louisville, KY and I can not wait! As we decided it was time to get back on the road, I couldn't help but think, the ride for the day was almost over and I wasn't sure if I was ready for that. Funny how the day made a turn!
