A classic Ronald ride

Finally some photos from one of my Sunday bike rides. they continue to be a highlight.  One of our group is a young Dutch teacher who takes us on these fantastic, single track, technical rides. we always know when Ronald is the leader. i would never be able to get us back to a main road because we wind through villages, fields, dodging herds of cows. they are some of my favorite rides - especially when it is muddy.

Here is the famous Ronald in the middle of the picture. Half my age, super athlete, nice as can be.

my first fall since i started riding with the group - amazingly enough. Ronald rides really fast on these technical paths - it is some work to keep up, but that is part of the overall challenge for me. love it!

some local 'riders'. bicycle is a major form of transportation here. the locals are in no hurry. they must think we are so crazy in our fancy outfits, riding fast and furious.