Andy,
It makes it all worth while when you receive feedback like that. What a great experience. I really enjoyed the event and would love to be more involved in the future. As far as the weather I think that you said it all while we walked the course: "it is what it is". It rained. We know what to expect when it rains. Things get wet. Prepare, and then get on with it. (I think that a certain vendor learned what all campers and backpackers know: you do not pitch a tent on low ground, especially when there is threat of rain...) You did such an amazing job. You were all over the course and on top of things. You took care of your road marshals, and every little detail. And, oh by the way, you found time to race and took 5th in a very tough 45+ division (wow...you guys were flying...) I was impressed with everyone who worked the finish line. They tracked results; counted laps, timed the races, announced the event throughout the day; presented awards; and, did it for the entire day. And, kept up their enthusiasm and did not miss a beat. What a great crew. A virtual who's who of Raleigh cycling. I loved it. Everywhere you turned there was a cyclist, or a lover of cycling. You would have to be crazy not to want to be a part of this. I hope that my fellow Gyros decide to race in this since I am sure that we can be competitive; epecially in the 55+ or CAT 5 divisions. I will bug Tony to consider this next year. And, Gary of TLC was set up very nicely to help with bike repairs. I think he just might have gained some more believers. He is an excellent bike mechanic, but, better yet he is passionate about it. I always said that I just don't trust someone who does not have a passion. Thanks for letting me be a part of what looks to be a big cycling event here in the Triangle for many years to come. Rick ---- Andy Hart <[email protected]> wrote: > > Gyronation, > A little feedback from one of the top pros in the community! I can't > thank you enough! > > - Andy > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > > > Raleigh All Stars and race volunteers, > > Congratulation on a job well done! I can't thank y'all enough for the > efforts expended yesterday as well as all the work the race committee > did leading up to the event. Despite the weather, the event went off > without a hitch. I want to forward a letter from Pat Raines who shares > his thoughts on the race. > > Randy, Allen - please share with Simple Green Team, North Raleigh Road > Dogs, and Gyros. > > Thanks Drs. Phelans and Andreaus for your support!!! > > Thanks again! > Kirk > > > To: Kurt Massey; Kirk Port > Subject: Downtown Wake Forest Criterium - Thank You > > > > Kirk or Kurt, > > Can you guys send this to those that would appreciate this or could use > it? > > I just got home from a wonderful experience at the Downtown Wake Forest > Criterium and would like to take the opportunity to thank the Raleigh > All-Star Cycling Team, the sponsors, and what seemed like a cast of a > 1000 volunteers. This event was extremely well organized, the course > in Wake Forest was awesome, and then venue in downtown was ideal. I > only wish the weather had been so ideal. And those volunteers! It > speaks volumes about the All-Star Cycling Team, the sponsors, and the > cyclists in that area to have so many volunteers brave the cold, rainy, > and at times hurricane like weather. Not only did they endure the > miserable weather, they did so with cheerful enthusiasm and > dedication. > > Although I live relatively close to Wake Forest it has been a while > since I have gone there or had a reason to. The race was a great > introduction to a vibrant and inviting downtown area and I will > certainly go there again very soon. I look forward to the 2010 > edition of this race and hope for good weather so that more people can > share the wonderful experience that I had this year. > > Thank You, > > Pat Raines > > Director > > Team Mountain Khakis Professional Cycling > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
