Congratulations Tim, Jim & Nick! The BG (Susan, Dave, Pete & I) rode to Bailey, had breakfast, then over to Connor hill via New Sandy Hill church road, did Connor hill a couple of times, then Buckhorn lake, Rock Ridge School road and back via Old Raleigh road 44+ mls). I held everyone back because I was recovering from a virus or something (congestion) and rubbery legs (hadn't ridden in a week). It was hot but a very enjoyable ride.
James ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim & Susan To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 18:34:17 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [COWs] Goldsboro Ride Report!!! 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. -- 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.
