Riding for ROMP 2010 got a nod from a few Kansans in high places this week. Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley (the longest serving legislator in the history of the State of Kansas) signed a formal letter of support today, as did the timeless Ms. Carolyn L. Wims-Campbell, member of the Kansas Board of Education. Citing ROMP's "worthy effort to fight global injustices", the two put their names and support behind ROMP and our ride this summer--Ad Astra per Aspera!
In other news, after working in the state capital for four months, I finally rode the 72 mile loop of state highways connecting Lawrence to Topeka this Friday. The ride was pleasant enough--gentle rolling hills, courteous drivers--but spring was definately in the air, by which I mean the weighty musk of cow manure generated by all those scenic pastures. This was truly country riding.
This weekend I will compete in the God's Country Dualthon here in Lawrence--14 miles of single-track mountain bike trail, 2.5 mile run to the finish line. The last time I rode these trails my roomate flew off one of the bridges into a ten foot ravine; I can only hope this race is half as interesting as that afternoon.
Patrick
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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