My vehicle was finally repaired. They had crossed two plug wires. No ride today, but I plan on getting one in tomorrow. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town on Friday and Saturday, and it looks like a chance of rain on Sunday. What do I have to do to get several days in a row with no commitments or obligations?

April 17th & 18th the Tour De Georgia will be in Rome. On April 17th Stage 2 will be from Thomaston to Rome, and April 18th Stage 3 will go from Rome to Chattanooga. This will be the best chance we have to see teams like "Discovery Channel", "T-Mobile", and "CSC".

No ride today. Got my truck back from the shop and will have to take it back again in the morning. They fixed one problem but created another. Will this ever end?

The next upcoming events that I know of are The Highlands of Alabama Century starting at Fort Payne High School, and Ride to Live Metric Century and Road Race in Leeds. Both are on April 7. I doubt that I attend either of them, but both should be good rides.

I'm really dropping like a rock on bikejournal.com. I'm down to 3064 with only 122 miles logged this year.

This was another no ride day. These have got to stop. My truck is still in the shop (fuel pump). I should get it back tomorrow. I hope to get it back early enough to go riding but it doesn't look very likely.

I didn't get to ride today. My truck needs some repair so I guess tomorrow will be spent taking care of that. If I can get it fixed early then I might be able to get some miles in.

Rode 18.57 miles today on my usual route. There were lots of people on the trail today and there have been all week (spring break). The Calhoun Century is tomorrow. I'm not going to ride because I'm just not up to speed (or distance) yet. There will be LOTS of traffic on the trail tomorrow so I've planned a day off from riding. No need to get in their way.

The Chief Ladiga Trail looks to be in very good shape on the portion that I have riden this week. The grass has been cut and blown off the trail and there are no sticks or debris.

Hope to ride again on Sunday. The weather looks very good for the next few days.

No ride today. I worked 12 hours. I hope for enough time tomorrow to get some miles in.

An article in the Anniston Star earlier this week was about removing the rails between Michael Tucker Park and the Train Depot on 4th street. This will at some point be part of the Chief Ladiga Trail. My concern is that the parts of town that it will be going through are some of the worst in Anniston. I'm not sure I want to ride on a trail that goes through areas known for crack houses, drug dealers and prostitution (not to mention occasional gun fire).

I think the part of the old tracks that go to Fort McClellan would be a much wiser way to go. I don't see that once it reaches the 4th street train station that it can go anywhere else. The Fort McClellan area just seems to be nicer and MUCH safer.

It was a nice day for riding. I went from Weaver Park past Germania Springs, past Federal Mogul to the small electrical substation on the left. On the way back I took a ride through the parking lot of the Jacksonville Rec Center. Total of 18.52 miles. My average time was a little better today, but still nothing to brag about.

Latest news on "The Chief" is that it may be as late as September before it is finally connected with the Silver Comet. According to a report in the Anniston Star, bad weather in Cleburne County is the cause of the delay.

We are way behind in rainfall for the year already, but apparently Cleburne County has gotten more rain than everybody else in Alabama. Don't be suprised if these delays run into next year.

No ride today. Tomorrow I plan to ride from Weaver Park to Germania Spings and back. I hope my average time is a little better than it was on Monday. I really need to start getting in some longer rides. The Cheaha Challenge is May 6. I'm only doing the 26 miler, but I would like to have a reasonably good time. Time is getting short so I need to crank up my rides pretty soon.

I was able to ride today, but was tired from working late. I rode from Weaver Park to Germania Springs and back (15.51 miles). My average speed really sucked, but I hadn't ridden in almost a month and only about 5 times all year. I know I won't be able to ride on Tuesday because I'll have to work late again. I hope to get in another ride on Wednesday.

I see that it may be mid July before the Chief Ladiga Trail is completed. http://ridethisbike.com/2007/02/silver-comet-chief-ladiga-trails.html
Looking forward to be able to ride into Georgia when "The Chief" is connected with the Silver Comet Trail.

Got new Speedplay Light Action pedals today. Having problems making them engage and disengage. Hope to spend more time with them tomorrow.

Just got my bike back from the shop. It had a full tune-up, and they repaired a headset problem that I caused by my own stupidity. Will be gone for the weekend, but hope to get back to riding on Monday. I'm looking forward to trying out my new Speedplay pedals.