Soon we will be releasing specifics on the upcoming Race to the River. This popular local event will return in November and the current date is Sunday Nov 16. Pencil that in and I will post the flyer once it is finalized. I hope all of you will participate. We have scheduled it to kick off the holidays to raise some support for others in need.
I have committed to supplying 15 volunteers! If you are riding in the race, maybe your spouse could volunteer to be a course marshall, help with registration, etc. Let me know if you would like to help. Thanks in advance.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday Night Urban Assault
45 miles - 2:45 ride time. There were heavy winds all night long and it was to our back the first 1/2 of the ride.
At one point, we were riding along at about 20 mph and the air was completely still which meant it was about a 20 mph tail wind.
With the wind at our backs we climbed the long climbs on Pine Plain?? road off of Charleston highway at around 17 mph then when we crested the hill and were riding on the flat section we were going 27 mph (thats on a mountain bike with fat tires). Of course the down hill section was fast and we approached 40 mph coasting on the down hill.
All of that was fun until we headed back into the wind on the way home and my legs were toast. Even in the draft line the wind was rough because it was a cross wind.
At one point, we were riding along at about 20 mph and the air was completely still which meant it was about a 20 mph tail wind.
With the wind at our backs we climbed the long climbs on Pine Plain?? road off of Charleston highway at around 17 mph then when we crested the hill and were riding on the flat section we were going 27 mph (thats on a mountain bike with fat tires). Of course the down hill section was fast and we approached 40 mph coasting on the down hill.
All of that was fun until we headed back into the wind on the way home and my legs were toast. Even in the draft line the wind was rough because it was a cross wind.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Saturday Morning Ride
Well, it really stinks always bringing up the rear but Saturday was no different.
Jim – must be drinking some of natures recovery drink lately. You have really stepped it up since the last time we rode. Setting a 12.3ish pace through inner woman…
Dennis – Energy level reminded me of the squirrel in “Over the Hedge.” Then I found out he drank several Red Bulls before the ride.
Monty – was Monty. Wish I could say the single speed slowed him down...
I had a good time and it was great to get out in the cooler morning air. I think I actually saw a few leaves floating down from above. Sorry I bailed before Lost Creek, but it just wasn’t my day. No excuses.
Jim – must be drinking some of natures recovery drink lately. You have really stepped it up since the last time we rode. Setting a 12.3ish pace through inner woman…
Dennis – Energy level reminded me of the squirrel in “Over the Hedge.” Then I found out he drank several Red Bulls before the ride.
Monty – was Monty. Wish I could say the single speed slowed him down...
I had a good time and it was great to get out in the cooler morning air. I think I actually saw a few leaves floating down from above. Sorry I bailed before Lost Creek, but it just wasn’t my day. No excuses.
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