It was a few weeks back, but i wanted to do a quick write up about Chequamegon Fat Tire festival this year, over the weekend of September 14, 15, and 16. Its an end of the year favorite, and definitely one that Lenny was always up for. I certainly missed him on the golf course friday afternoon and on the trail saturday. That being said the 1st annual Lenny Parisi Northwoods Open was held with a small turnout of 4 in 40 degre temps. It even sleeted on us for a while, thanx Leonard! The ride was much less stressful for me, i started dead last and rode my own pace to a casual 3:44 and change for the 40miles of off road fun. Thanx to Ron Ritzler and the SRAM crew for getting me in literally 3 minutes before the number pickup cutoff at 10pm. Thanx to Gatto for providing the presidential travel vehicle - the plush suburban. Seeing that i am less than graceful on an of road machine, i was very pleased to have the use of the Haro full suspension rig. For me its about not going too hard too soon, an pacing myself until about the halfway mark, and then ya gotta make it at least 5 more miles before you can start making deals with yourself. Fortunately i had Lenny's spirit with me and i made it through it all, and even had enough energy to stand up in the shower this year!
here are a few pics from the event - Brendan George of Alberto's and of course the Chaba was there too. the website hasn't posted any pictures of me, i was probably too far behind!
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