As Aaron called it, we're seasoned veterans. Taco Ride filled my mind all week long, emails were sent and texts were blazin. Tornado watch wasn't going to stop this boy from getting at those tacos in Mineola, IA. Rain was forecasted for after 10pm and boy were they accurate. We had a total of 12 people join us for the ride, on June 17, 2010. Humid, check. Hot, check. Good times with friends, check! 
We made it out there without a hitch, after a stop at Margaritaville of course. Thanks to Paul for the much needed refreshments. After a few group shots, we pushed on to Mineola. There were less people than I envisioned, but it was great because we started off at two different tables but then migrated to one. Lightning in the north captured the attention of many, and we decided it was time to pay the bill and vamoose.
Alright, not gonna lie. Trying to get in Jersey Shore condition. Gym, Tan, Laundry. GTL. So I've been eating a little healthier, but not at the taco ride. Drank at Margaritaville, then ate six tacos, drank a margarita, and then drank a full pitcher of beer on tap. Booked it back to Lewis Central parking lot, where it started to pour as my car was in sight. Oh well, cool off...
Only accident we saw? Alex and I passed a rider who was under his bike in the trees. He was just sitting there, trees on his right supporting him and bike on his left resting on him. I asked if he was alright, he replied yes. So we rode on, but I said we better check on him and turned around. So he finally got up, and checked himself. He had a rack over his back tire with a bungee over his cube cooler (I have one). His other bungee had broken and he was looking for it. It was wrapped in his rear spokes! So he secured himself and got back on his bike. Tried to push off, immediately fell back into the trees. Amateur was trashed! He finally got going and we followed him for a bit before deciding that he was okay.
Cory was thirsty!
Anyway, good times, good group of riders and good weather for the most part. I would say let's do it next week. but I think many of us plan to attend the THOR FUNdraiser.
Bring the rain!
Photo courtesy of Tacoride.com, pic number 18
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