It doesn’t get much better than getting out on a Sunday and riding with your friends on a perfect day… but it sure didn’t start out like that!
It’s was 37° when I woke up this morning and it was only supposed to warm up a little bit. But I had committed to riding this poker run with my friends and doggonnit I was going to do it. So I put on my warmest clothes and I rode down the I-75 south to Sarasota to meet up with everyone.
There were about a dozen of us and we were all bundled up like Floridians who don’t know how to dress warm.
We headed to the first stop, and the real reason today’s ride: The Humane Society of Sarasota. In addition to news crews and many other riders, we were treated to coffee and donuts.
I bought 3 poker hands and drew my cards. Then my friends and I took a look at the stops along today’s route…a bagel shop and three Irish pubs! Erin go bragh, indeed.
The sun was out and it had warmed up to the low 50’s by 10:30…just perfect riding weather.
The ride leader knew his way around Sarasota and we rode along the beach and through the tourist areas. The brisk weather wasn’t keeping anyone home on such a beautiful day.
After reaching our final destination and drawing our final poker hands, we submitted our sheets and hoped for the best. Not sure a pair of 10s would win me anything, I held out for low hand! 😆
As we all said our goodbyes and headed home, the temperature had crept into the 70’s... typical Florida!
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