I thought if people actually showed up to the first ASH Biking Club ride, I might start a blog about it, in order to let people know what it is about. We/I am new at the Academy (Academy of the Sacred Heart, St. Charles, MO) and I started this 'biking club' without knowing anyone really or having any other friends at our sons school, as he just started their pre-primary program this year. My husband made a comment when I conjured up this whole thing in the shower one morning: "You might want to meet at least one other mom there and have them do this with you first before you try this". Eh, phooey, I say. Lets just do it: dive in head first- I figured the worst that would happen is that I would have several bike rides alone without my 2 year old and 5 year old, and wouldn't THAT be terrible?
I've had a lot of support from Sister Glavin, (the headmistress of ASH) and the school has been posting an intro piece on Bike Club for several weeks in our bible of information about the school- the TM: The Thursday Mail. (Don't miss it, we've gone to school at least once when it was closed) I've had some e-mails about Bike Club, a few phone calls, and generally speaking there has been a lot of interest in my idea of starting a bike club primarily for ASH moms. I had a small meeting as well a few weeks ago to go over some of the basics of what the Bike Club was about and specifics (safety, clothing, rules of the road, etc.) on biking on the Katy Trail. This is our state park that is a couple blocks away from the school.
I packed all my gear for our bike ride last night, laid my shoes out, and Alex (my hub) and I went over how to change a tire, in case someone had a flat. I tried to be good, and went to bed early on a Saturday night as we have an early start at 8 a.m.
Surprisingly, five people showed up (besides me) and I think the general consensus was that everyone there was wanting something like this, or that they thought it was a great idea. There was a lot of talk of how some were wanting to get in shape, yet finding the motivation, and/or time was hard. No doubt, we are all busy, and all of those fitness experts say if you have someone to exercise with, you will have more success. Now, who those fitness experts are, I can't say right now, but if we keep going on the Bike Club I'll try to get more serious about legitimate resources.
You really couldn't have asked for better weather, and I was glad we started today rather than earlier in March. Everyone did really well, and made it to the Page Extension and back which is 8 miles. Afterwards, four of us had breakfast at the Bike Stop Cafe, where we started from, and it was really good to listen to details about life with middle school (and beyond) children. This is a place I will be in not too long from now.
I thought to myself that it was really good to just get away on a beautiful morning, to sit and reflect and just 'be'.
I'd like to give special kudos to Amy, who has a 12 week old, her third child- who was out with us and had to leave right after the ride because she is nursing. Awesome job... I remember those days, but only did it twice, not three times!
And, I would like to say 'Thank you, thank you, thank you!' to Tony Caruso and his family team at the Bike Stop Cafe for being there early for us in case anyone had any biking issues before the ride. The Triathlon wrap was great and the new location is perfect.
http://www.bikestopcafes.com
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