Get out that winter gear, whip up your version of manly chili (or a scrumptious desert) and bring your bike and your partner to West Columbia for the annual Chili Ride at the Mahoney's Riverhaven.  The party will go on, rain or shine, snow or blustery winds.  If its nice enough to ride, be there a 10:00 AM to start with the group for flat rides of varying distances and all speeds.  Bring a change of clothes if you want to clean up and strange beverages of choice if you don't want soda with your chili.  Email the Mahoneys at  m-smahoney@sbcglobal.net  preferably by Wednesday the 11th...but don't let manners stand in the way of joining the group.  The weather forecast is for a start in the mid 50s warming to the 60s by afternoon.