Night Riders 08-18-10

I managed to catch a portion of the Night Riders Wednesday night ride. I rode from home and met up with the group as they gathered at the Chat Room. I had things to take care of at home so I peeled off early. It was a short but enjoyable outing.

The Fort Worth Zoo is having some kind of special reptile exhibit.

One of the early arrivals showed up on this beautiful Schwinn Voyager. I thought it was a Le Tour when he first pulled up. He picked it up for $40 from one of his co-workers.

Designs on a picnic table outside the pub.

Note the little girl on the left sticking her tongue out at the camera.

Most of my evenings photos were blurry. It's too bad because this guy, Tony Drewry, Rahr Brewery employee, musician, and plumber extraordinaire, posed for several of them.

I headed home as the group rode off into the sunset.

Fort Worth Night Riders

What do you do when the day's high temperature hits 101 degrees? You beat the heat by riding at night with the Night Riders. They meet at the Chat Room Pub on Magnolia Avenue at 7:00 PM on Wednesday nights for 20 mile moderately paced rides and Sunday nights for shorter slower paced rides with stops at local watering holes. The Wednesday night rides are open to everybody while you have to be at least 21 years old to do the Sunday ride. Obviously lights are required.

The group of about 16 riders gathers at the Chat Room.

Headed out towards downtown.

Crossing under Main Street on the north side of downtown Fort Worth.

Crossing the Trinity River.

We took a break mid-ride at Gateway Park in E. Fort Worth.

What a cheerful group. This was the last photo that turned out. My camera doesn't like night shots.