Yippee and Yuck Awards

Here we go for my final thoughts on the Rosarito to Ensenada Fun Bike Ride from April. Beyond the costumes and accoutrements (don’t you just love that word) there were other parts of the ride I just have to comment on. I could justify my need to comment by saying it’s for all of those out there considering the ride. I could say it’s that I want to help my fellow fun-loving cyclists have the best experience in future rides. That sounds so good, but, let’s get real. I’m sharing my all-important, ever-so-valuable, opinions on all things Yippee and Yucko, because I can. Sort of like climbing a mountain just because it’s there.

These things deserve a Yippee Award. They made the whole day even better.
Yippee . . . .
~to the one-legged rider! You make us all feel like we can do anything we set our minds to.
~to the “big” people who didn’t walk their bikes during the tough parts.
~for the unexpected route. I thought we were going to take the main road, but instead it was the alternate route through the hillsides.
~for the closed roads – keeping us all alive for another day.
~for the kids who rode
~for the guy on the elliptical bike – never seen one of those before
~for the family on the tandem bike with the attached trailer. Now that took some effort
~to the inline skaters who did the whole 50 miles and kept up with the cyclists
~for no kidnappings or muggings (that I know) of, that our friends and families were so sure would happen
~for the shuttle return. They took good care of our bikes and the ride was comfortable. Enough with the horror stories.
~to the guys with the most unique roadside sign “Show Us Your Tits.” Now that was creative.

If I have a Yippee, you gotta have a Yuck Award as well.
Yuck . . .
~to those walking their bikes for no good reason – no injury, no malfunction
~to the guy hauling humongous speakers in his bike trailer and blasting his music in our ears
~to the guy who grabbed on to the passing truck and hitched a ride
~for the first few miles – way to crowded with crazy, scary, kamikaze riders

As you can see, hardly any Yucks. I loved this ride and this experience. So, if you've been considering joining this ride next time, consider no longer. Go do it . . . . in costume, of course.