Last year at about this time I did a bike ride called the Moonlight Ramble with my friend Kevin. We decided to make an annual event and did it again this year, though I had to forego a big law school party that all of my friends hassled me about skipping. Sorry guys, I’m a cyclist first and drunk second!
The night actually did start out with some partying. It is Halloween, of course, and there’s nothing better than riding your bike on a few beers (don’t tell the State Bar I said that). I live in a garage apartment and the people that live in the duplex in front of me threw a Halloween party. They’re a young, recently married couple and we get along well, so I was happy to represent. I got suited up in a Hebrew Hammer outfit and John went the “Jiffy Lube Mechanic” route. Somehow there are no pictures of us which is a shame. Someone thought I was Matisyahu…
Kevin showed up at 1:00 and we left for the bike ride, after which I heard John took control of the stereo at the party and rocked everyone’s world.
The bike ride was a lot more crowded than I remember. A staffer told me there were 2,000 people. That’s quite a few crazies on their bikes at two o’clock in the morning. And again, there were some people in costumes. Pirates, clowns, knights, and a husband-wife “The Incredibles” duo. The weather was perfect – 54 and clear.
I’ll be in Dallas this time next year, but I’m definitely driving down to do this ride again. Good times.
