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Friday, May 2, 2008 Written by: Scott Thayer

This morning, we had a good group at the Colossal Cafe.  There were 9 of us in the small confines.  Two were there just for breakfast, leaving 7 for the ride in.  By now, I should understand that the ride is going to be more up tempo than I usually ride...  Oh well, maybe it will sink in for next week.

I was a little over dressed.  That combined with no water bottle made for a more demanding ride than my Friday legs wanted.  The Hyland isn't designed for pacelines and sustained speeds in the mid-20's, but I was able to spin up in 8th gear and hold onto the wheel in front of me.

Changing topics, another of my sporting passions is golf.  I live near Minneapolis' Hiawatha course and have again purchased the all-courses season pass.  Meaning, I'm golfing after work a few times a week, and getting out at least once on the weekend.

Golf season arrived a little late this year to Minneapolis.  The courses opened about two weeks ago and I've gotten out a handful of times.  My handicap is just under 6, so I was shocked a couple rounds ago when I shot a 98.  I haven't shot even close to 90 in the last year plus, then 100 was suddenly in play when I shot 50 on the front nine.

Every shot I took was really marginal.  Couldn't drive... couldn't hit irons... couldn't putt...  Depressing

Well, things came full circle last round when I lipped out a makeable birdie putt on 18 that would have given me a 3 over par 76.  That 77 tied my lowest ever at +4, and was a personal best at Hiawatha.  It's funny that seeing two 7's on a sheet of paper has improved my summer's outlook dramatically. 

It's going to be a great season of riding and golfing.

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