On fat tuesday some of us were able to get out to Ray's for their "fat bikes get in free" day. Always a good time hanging out with a bunch of people on their "Ray's bikes" and kids on their BMX bikes; and here we roll up with tires that are 4 inches. 
Ray's had this promotion last year, and I have to be honest I was a little skeptical about taking a fat bike to Ray's. Often the best bike is one that has smooth tires, and front suspension works well with the constant bumps of the wood. But actually keep the psi up on the tires, and they handle very well. With the knobby tires on the fat bikes, and thanks to a buddies post on twitter, I couldn't help but think of Buddhist Monks chanting while riding. The constant deep humming was kind of like a trance, and drew the ride into a meditative state.
There was one guy on his fat bike throwing it around like it was a little BMX bike. But make no mistake that you can throw these things around and get air on them...people that are much more riding talent than I. I'm just happy to grab some air like a little kid that just made a ramp out on the front sidewalk, and thinks that a few inches in the air is like ten feet.
We rode around for about three hours, and had a really good time. The only downside was that the Taproom next door is only open Thursday, Friday & Saturday. So no quick beer(s) before; which some say is a good thing. But I disagree.
Until next time....
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