Santa and his Elves -- on a Bike

By group ride standards, the number of cyclists was modest, but for a group of Santa Clauses and Elves, we had a good turnout. Atlanta isn't quite as chilly as the North Pole, but with the wind, we gained an appreciation for the fur-lined clothing that Santa wears.

Motorists and passerby gained an appreciation for how much fun it is to ride around town on bicycles decorated like Christmas trees. The merry-making pulled happy beeps out of car horns and cheers out of pedestrians. Who can resist Santa on a bike?

Warren Bruno got us together to kick off fund-raising for the Georgia Chain Gang. The Chain Gang entered the Race Across America (RAAM) as a four-man team last year, finished second in the fund-raising and has set a goal of $120,000 for next year's race. The beneficiary is the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Ride Summary

Round Trip Distance: 11.6
Sponsored by: Georgia Chain Gang (RAAM 4-man team)
Beneficiary of the Fundraiser: Leukemia Lymphoma Society - goal is $120,000.
Weather: Chilly going into the wind, but pleasant coming back
Number of Jaegermeisters: either counting by the shot or by the bottle, too many to count.
Number of Santas and Elves: 20+
Number of mechanical problems: 1 boa caught in the spokes