ho...@#hot!!f@#$%Hot!!!
That pretty much sums it up!
I think there were like 40 riders on the first 65 mile loop. Very pleasant
start. Peloton a little shaky heading out as is always the case with such a
ride. Lots of camaraderie with the mile long double pace line. Just when the
peloton was getting in sync, dog, crash, two riders down. 2 very unhappy
riders down. A few words with the owner but no damage so the ride continues.
65 miles down and Nick being the only smart CoW decided on heading home. Jim
and I were good for another 55 mile loop.
Round two. Things started off well, the heat was rising and we had a
slight tail wind as the ride headed east. I knew the forecast was calling for
10 to 15 mph winds around lunch with 20 mph gust and I began to see a problem.
Rest stop around mile 92. Jim picked a great day for his first century of
2010. First off it was going to be 120 miles, second was the head wind for the
last 28 miles, third was the 94 degree temps on the last leg. The peloton was
behind schedule and trying to make up time pushing the pace and dropping
riders. A few bailed out at mile 103 calling for the sag wagon. Jim was
feeling the effects but sucked it up and continued on. Congrats Jim on a great
ride! Riders were strung out over the last 10 miles. Last year there were 21
riders who finished the whole 200 miles but there were only about 10 riders
starting out on loop three this year and they looked a little sketchy! The
heat had taken a huge toll. I'm now throwing down a few recovery drinks as I'm
gearing up for another 200K tomorrow around Kerr Lake! Please rain tomorrow!
tim
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
"CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group.
To post to this group, send email to [email protected].
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
[email protected].
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en.
