RickkciR

Got to ask.  WTF is it about the Guinness BS all the time?  I see it here and there, everywhere.  Most people don't give a rats ass, period.  They even say it.  Hell, most solid / hardcore riders, don't even participate riding in large groups with folks they've never ridden with.  And these Guinness rides aren't rides. They just putt around the corner for 4 miles (there is a minimum) at a slow speed, and actually called a 'parade.'.  Except, they aren't a parade.  There isn't some group of folks on the sidelines in the stands waving you on.  You aren't going down city blocks with folks hanging off the balconies.  Usually a route that 'works' logistically is chosen, folks are lined up, set up with minimal spacing, slow speeds, counted, then brought back to the same location (usually, but not required).  Then, you submit all the BS paperwork to Guinness, and after all the high dollar fees paid .. folks get to apply for a certificate t...

Monday early afternoon, got reminded how fragile our lives are.  With my Heart pounding away at 240 BPM ... it was time to make a decision. Few weeks ago, was exactly 14 days prior to this past Monday, it first happened.  Well, sort of.  I was sitting at my desk as I am now ....  feeling a notch off; maybe a lil light headed working on some stressful work related items. I suddenly caught myself falling out of my seat and snapped out of it before I face planted onto the concrete floor. My heart was pounding, almost blacked out and then stood up trying to figure out what was going on.  Eventually made it over to my recliner about 30' away and started regrouping.  Leanne brought me over a device we'd purchased just a week prior; personal EKG Device by Kardio Mobil e. I soon realize I'm at 120 BPM heart rate, but my EKG seems normal.  Takes me about five or 10 minutes to get calmed down and get my heart rate down to a normal 70.  I'm thinking "WTF ju...