Nice ride report. It was almost longer than the ride itself. Thanks to Jim for pulling us in.
SteveS. On Jan 17, 5:05 pm, "Jeff Glover" <[email protected]> wrote: > WILSON – With rain clouds had gathering and sprinkles dotting the road, Jim, > Steve, Jeff and Kinnie gathered at OSB just before 2:00 pm this afternoon for > the MLK Bankers Slow Ride. After careful consideration of the weather (rain > headed our way, some wind and temp around 45) as well as the mechanical set > up of her bike (carbon brake pads on aluminum wheels) Kinnie decides to forgo > the venture for the day. So with Kinnie wishing the group well, the trio > headed out Nash street. After a moment of reflection at Texaco, a route was > selected, to minimize the winds impact. The riders headed out 58 with Jim > pulling a steady 18 mph pace that would mark the ride. > > Sprinkles were spotting the glasses but the road was dry. After establishing > the pace Jim pulls off and Steve takes the pull maintaining the pace. After > crossing into Nash county, Steve pulls off and Broom Wagon takes the pull. > Turning on to Bend of the River Road the impact of the wind is felt and the > pace slows a bit. The clouds to this point were still holding back most the > rain. Turning on the Stage Coach Jeff passes the pull to Jim and the rain > begins in earnest. As it turns out we had been running away from from the > rain but were now headed back to it. Soon the road is wet and rooster tails > were coming off the rear wheels. Now moving down hill with the wind crossing > ever so slightly from the rear, Jim picks up the pace. A gear change and > transition to the aero bars and the pace picks up yet again. The trio > approaches 97 at 21 – 22 mph. Turning on to 97 the wind is clearly pushing > form behind. With the assistance of a kind motorist, yes we have a few of > those still, the group turns on to London Church road. Steady rain now with > a noticeable wind. Steve inquires where we are and Jim reminds him that this > is Belgium! Inspired, Jim makes another gear selection and gets back on the > aero bars he abandoned on 97. The pace heads up again to a steady 22, Steve > and Broom Wagon work to hang onto Jims Wheel. The group rolls in fine > fashion to Lake Wilson with Jim still pulling. Up and over the hills on the > approach back to Nash Street, around through the Food Lion Parking lot and > back to OSBs. 18 mph pace 17.8 miles. > > Once again the COWs have been nobly represented by three dedicated, if not > slightly insane, riders. In recognition of their dedication to cycling and > riding in spite of the conditions, the three riders toady are awarded Belgian > medals with all the rights, privileges and honors of such honor. Note, for a > rider to qualify for a Belgian medal they must return to the starting point, > or agreed upon ending point and not peal off early for home. > > P.S. The pro cycling season kicks off with the Santos Tour Down Under in a > few hours in Australia. -- 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.
