Fauquier Trails' Great Pumpkin Ride

Jania and I participated in this fantastic 115 km fall event held by the Fauquier Trails Coalition, the Great Pumpkin Ride. Overall, I'd say we had a great time. The weather reached the 70's. Jania's legs didn't cramp up. We were fed every type of pumpkinized food and drink possible. And best of all, we finished. Move over metric centuries! We're ready for the real ones (as long as they're over generally flat terrain)! Photos.

Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride

Ahh, the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley. They can be strenuous at times, but rewarding nonetheless. June 3rd was a perfect day in the valley for cycling, and we were joined by a couple hundred other enthusiasts. The participants fell into two categories: those who wholly supported the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley and those who were looking for a good springtime Virginia endurance ride. Admittedly, I didn't even know of the BGCNSV existed until we signed up for it. I'm glad we participated! The event was very well-organized, with rest stops stocked full of refreshments and policemen and volunteers patrolling the 70-mile loop to help with flats or injuries. It's only their 5th year holding the Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride, but I'm already looking forward to the next one. Photos...

 

Ai Se Eu Te Pego

Our recent trip to Playa del Carmen went as planned: debauchery, tomfoolery, a crazy good time. This is the second detsination wedding I've attended in as many years, and I'm lovin' em! I partied with some old friends and met some new (international) ones. Jania and I did not return without an abundance of pictures. I'm talking a whole sloppy mess of digital memories that we had to sort through. I complied a video preview slideshow montage of some of the best. And however crude the video may be, I believe it wholly captures the essence of our trip and it really gives those who weren't there a pretty good idea of what they missed!