Life is short so never put off that dream ride too long.  And so my friends 2011 is the year of my sabbatical.   I'll ride the world, meet new friends and explore strange and exotic places this year.   Along the way I'll renew some class materials and enjoy the miles of smiles.

Please forgive me for not being by the phone or for not answering email.  Where I'm going the best communication is sometimes by smoke signal, drums or a note in a bottle.

PLEASE ride well.   Take the time to plan and execute.   Eat properly and stay hydrated along the way.  And don't be so hard on yourself!   This is supposed to be fun, remember?

Check back often.  A blog is in the works with on-the-bike video, images and maybe a podcast or two...

Sincerely,  Ramey "Coach" Stroud