Jay was definitely the star of the ride. Most riders were astonished that he was doing the ride on a single speed. When they found out it was really a fixie, they could not believe it. And, since he was so far ahead, no one could confirm it. Even several of the rest stop volunteers mentioned the guy on the one gear bike.
Very fun day on the bike. From: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 7:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COWs] Rocky mt ride Some of the guys in the front group ask if I had any idea who was on that fixed gear (Jay). I said yes I do way? They said because that dude is killing us on that thing!!! He is very very strong!! Nice to put a face with the stories I've heard about Jay. was doing the ride At first sag that we stopped at I was trying to get my bottles filled. I was empty. The cooler ran out and I had to wait for it to be refilled. I looked up and those guys were hitting the road. Oh well, I would have loved to continue to ride with them but no way I could chase them down. Was pulling out and Jim was ridding up so I waited on him. As always a joy to ride with Jim. Jim is the only rider I have ever seen that had a sheriff and the Red Cross disaster relief truck stopped to deal with a flat. I didn't have out of my mouth 2 min it seemed like about Bob. Then here they come flying by. Great timing. Was a great day to ride. S Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message ----- From: "Jim Davis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [COWs] Rocky mt ride Date: Sat, Aug 11, 2012 2:14 pm BobL, chicken farmer Birdman and Jay ( Doc's son-in-law) met at NC Wesleyan with the the threat of rain. Nick must have stayed in retirement in spite,of a post saying he would come if no rain. Sam the man and fast Eddie show to represent RM. Heading out we are at back Jay riding Doc's fixed gear takes off like a rocket, we eventually pass him adjusting his seat. I slow a little, but Bob L says he, will catch us and he did. Jay bridges us up to,front group with speeds of 25 plus. We catch the lead,group and I think we will sit in for a while, but the first little rise off we go a take over the front. I last for 45 min, Steve hangs with the front group, Bob L falls off about the same time as me. Catch up with Steve at sag stop, he has been left by front group while trying to fill his bottle. He and I ride together rolling at a much more sane 21/22 pace. Last 12 miles are into a strong head wind and pace drops down to 18/19. All is going well until about 9 miles, from the finish, I flat, Steve says Bob will roll by shortly and sure enough just as I get the repair done Bob and a group of 4 roll by. Steve and I bridge up to to them and ride in pushing the pace back up to 21. At the last stop light and a left turn I pull a Nick and sprint through and roll in slightly ahead of the group. 62 miles 19.2 avg. Jay is first in and wins an outback gift certificate in the door prize drawing. No rain, cloudy but humid. Great day to be on the bike. Sunday a no recovery ride 2:00 DD. Birdman. Sent from my iPad -- 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. -- 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.
