Nice report Jeff, but you missed the monster pull that Clean Bike guy did from Silver Lake to Vaughans Chapel...into the wind. Excellent job LR. The training is paying off.
As for that single speed legend, I know that I hit 27 and was falling back from both of you. I’m glad you guys didn’t get that excited earlier on the ride. The weather was perfect again today with the exception of the headwind early. Unbelievable for Christmas Eve eve. Looking forward to more traditional temperatures tomorrow. From: Jeff Glover Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 1:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COWs] Friday's Ride & Cycling 101 !!! WILSON: Oh boy! Three riders rolled out of DD at 9:00 am today, Tim, Bob L. and LR (yes with a clean bike ) under partly cloudy skies and into the WIND. The wind we experienced yesterday was but a warm up for today. The group headed out Nash St and head on into the wind. Turning left on Clifftonville Rd/Tar River Church Rd. The ride continued across 97 and left on to Bend of the River turning left again on to Vaughn Chapel Rd. The head wind and rolling up hill terrain was challenging to say the least, good thing Tim was in the pull, on a single speed none the less. The group turned left on to Sandy Cross Rd and got a bit of relief from the wind as it was now a cross wind and not head on. We rolled into the gas station at 58 for a well earned rest stop. During the first half of the ride the peloton could see the sky clearing in the distance and by now it was mostly sunny although a bit cooler and no less windy. At the stop Tim shared that he seemed to max out at around 20 or so one then single speed, hmmmmmm. Continuing on, the group continued across 58, to West Mont Dr. turning on to S. Old Carriage Rd. At this point the tail wind began to kick in. By the time we cross Bend of the River we were rolling along all smiles. Turning left onto 97 reminded us that the wind was still there. A right on London Church put the wind at our back and rolling again. Tim takes the pull and a miracle happened! That 20 mph single speed could suddenly do 23 – 24 and the party rolled. Turning left on Lake Wilson with Tim still pulling we cleared the hills at a 19 – 20 pace. A right onto Nash and new pavement got that single speed all excited as the pace took off, 25 –26. Tim finally pulls to the outside and eases off as we approach DD. Clearly the motor on that single speed ready. The ride pulled into DD with 29 miles and a average just under 18. The ride was topped off with coffee and post ride analysis. A strong steady pace, great day to be on a bike. Heard from the DD management yesterday that a bike rack is one the way. Jingle Bell ride tomorrow! 9:00 am at DD. It will be more Christmas like in the morning, looking for a big turnout. Who is in? LR From: Tim & Susan Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 12:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COWs] Cycling 101 !!! Bob L. and I learned today (and I thought I knew it all) that a clean bicycle slices through a headwind much easier than bikes with a lot of crud from yesterdays rain event. That's our story anyway. This is not a "ride report", just an observation from Jeff's monster pull today! I'm now going out to clean my bike! tim No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1890 / Virus Database: 2109/4697 - Release Date: 12/22/11 -- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON: Oh boy! Three riders rolled out of DD at 9:00 am today, Tim, Bob L. and LR (yes with a clean bike ) under partly cloudy skies and into the WIND. The wind we experienced yesterday was but a warm up for today. The group headed out Nash St and head on into the wind. Turning left on Clifftonville Rd/Tar River Church Rd. The ride continued across 97 and left on to Bend of the River turning left again on to Vaughn Chapel Rd. The head wind and rolling up hill terrain was challenging to say the least, good thing Tim was in the pull, on a single speed none the less. The group turned left on to Sandy Cross Rd and got a bit of relief from the wind as it was now a cross wind and not head on. We rolled into the gas station at 58 for a well earned rest stop. During the first half of the ride the peloton could see the sky clearing in the distance and by now it was mostly sunny although a bit cooler and no less windy. At the stop Tim shared that he seemed to max out at around 20 or so one then single speed, hmmmmmm. Continuing on, the group continued across 58, to West Mont Dr. turning on to S. Old Carriage Rd. At this point the tail wind began to kick in. By the time we cross Bend of the River we were rolling along all smiles. Turning left onto 97 reminded us that the wind was still there. A right on London Church put the wind at our back and rolling again. Tim takes the pull and a miracle happened! That 20 mph single speed could suddenly do 23 – 24 and the party rolled. Turning left on Lake Wilson with Tim still pulling we cleared the hills at a 19 – 20 pace. A right onto Nash and new pavement got that single speed all excited as the pace took off, 25 –26. Tim finally pulls to the outside and eases off as we approach DD. Clearly the motor on that single speed ready. The ride pulled into DD with 29 miles and a average just under 18. The ride was topped off with coffee and post ride analysis. A strong steady pace, great day to be on a bike. Heard from the DD management yesterday that a bike rack is one the way. Jingle Bell ride tomorrow! 9:00 am at DD. It will be more Christmas like in the morning, looking for a big turnout. Who is in? LR From: Tim & Susan Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 12:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COWs] Cycling 101 !!! Bob L. and I learned today (and I thought I knew it all) that a clean bicycle slices through a headwind much easier than bikes with a lot of crud from yesterdays rain event. That's our story anyway. This is not a "ride report", just an observation from Jeff's monster pull today! I'm now going out to clean my bike! tim No virus found in this message. 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